The 1,165-acre Jasper Fire in Sun Valley was contained on Tuesday. Sierra Front says one home and two outbuildings were destroyed. The fire started around 3 p.m. on Saturday near Leon & Chimney Drives. Authorities believe the fire was started by target shooting. 23-year-old Alex Arias and 22-year-old Jorge Arias were arrested.… MORE
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Nevada State Museum Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of The Apollo 11 Moon Landing
Fifty years after Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin took “one giant leap for mankind,” and that image of putting a man on the moon remains a source of pride for most Americans. In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing, the Nevada State Museum has a host of…… MORE
Suspect Connected to Officer-Involved Shooting Arrested
A suspect has been arrested in the wake of an officer involved shooting incident, in which no one was hit by gunfire. 30 year old Jacob Woodhouse was arrested at a home on Jade Street in the North Valleys Tuesday. Detectives were looking for him for several felony charges, and as he got out of…… MORE
Construction Accident Leads to Power Outage in Sparks
A construction dump truck with a lifted bed pulled down a powerline, causing a widespread power outage in Sparks Tuesday. Sparks Police say the lines went down near El Rancho & Elementary Drives. At one point more than 7,100 customers were without power, and that number was gradually reduced through the day.… MORE
City Council Considering Buying The Reno Gazette Journal Building For Reno PD
The Reno City Council is considering buying the Reno Gazette Journal building at 955 Kuenzli Street for the Reno Police Department’s future headquarters. The proposal is for the inclusion of Evidence Storage, Dispatch, a secondary Emergency Operations Center, and a workspace for critical social service agencies. It would add more floor space with more access…… MORE
Nevada Rep. Mark Amodei Votes Against Resolution Condemning Trump Tweets
Congressman Mark Amodei released the following statement after voting against, legislation condemning President Trump’s racially tinged comments directed toward Members of Congress. Amodei says he has been consistent in his refusal to enter social media battles which are based largely on personalities. He goes on to say, “My energies and use of congressional resources will…… MORE
Fernley Land Purchase Could Lead to Thousands of New Jobs
Mark IV Capital, a privately held real estate company, has acquired the Crossroads Commerce Center in Fernley, with the help of CBRE. The 4,300-acre property has been rebranded the “Victory Logistics District.” The project is anticipated to be a Class-A distribution, manufacturing and commercial center. Victory Logistics District is about 30 miles east of Reno…… MORE
Thieves Sought By Sparks Police, Can You Help?
Sparks Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying two men who stole from a maintenance supply store. It happened June 10th Grainger Industrial Supply at 900 Packer Way. Police say the two men went to Grainger on separate occasions, posing as employees of various businesses, and picked up tools not belonging to them.…… MORE
“Aggressive” Solicitors Arrested in Incline Village
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about illegal solicitors, after arresting two men in Incline Village who they say were soliciting without a license. It happened in the area of Carano Court and Oneil Way. A resident called deputies about an overly aggressive salesman who had approached their home. Deputies arrived to find…… MORE
Jasper Fire Now More Than 80 Percent Contained
Sierra Front confirms one home and two outbuildings were burned in the Jasper Fire, that started in Sun Valley and spread into Spanish Springs. Fire Crews are projecting to have it fully contained by 6 p.m. tonight. All forward progress of the Jasper Fire has been stopped and all evacuation advisories have been lifted.… MORE
