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Police Looking For Suspects in Midtown Shooting

One person was injured after being shot several times Sunday afternoon in the parking lot near an auto parts store on South Virginia Street in midtown Reno. The Reno Police Department says two men in a red Dodge pickup truck with out-of-state plates, sped away from the area of the O’Reilly Auto Parts store in…MORE

Serious Injuries in Accidental Shooting

A Silver Springs man was arrested for firing a gun in a home resulting in an injury after an accidental shooting Friday night left a person with life-threatening injuries. 27-year-old Joshua David Michael Massengale, remains in jail on $2,500 bail. The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a shooting in the 1600 block…MORE

Shooting Under Investigation in Wadsworth

Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that happened last night just before 8pm on the 400 block of Main Street in Wadsworth. Police say one man was taken to the hospital, with unknown injuries and another person was detained. Officials say he is cooperating with investigators.MORE

Prepare Your Pets For The Fourth of July Holiday

Prepare your pets for the loud noises and revelry this 4th of July. The SPCA of Northern Nevada is asking all pet owners to leave their pets at home, if you’re planning a night enjoying fireworks. Put them in a comfortable and sheltered area away from outside noise and lights. Playing a radio with relaxing…MORE

Some Lemmon Valley Residents Feeling Vindicated After Verdict

Swan Lake residents feel vindicated following the verdict in their favor by a Washoe County jury, that held the city of Reno partly liable for damage and flooding in and around Swan Lake. Tammy Holt-Still, who wasn’t named on the lawsuit, but had her home flooded and has been fighting for the residents, talks about…MORE

Busy Red Flag Fire Day For Crews in Northern Nevada

Firefighters quickly got control of two brush fires in Northern Nevada. One fire broke out in Wadsworth just off I-80 about 12:30 p.m. Thursday. Truckee Meadows Fire says it burned about 7.7 acres. No cause has been determined, though it is known to have started near a bridge across the Truckee River, no structures were…MORE

South Lake Tahoe Police Don’t Believe Shooting Was Random

South Lake Tahoe Police say they don’t think a shooting Thursday morning was random. A woman who says she found a bullet hole in her window when she woke up. She lives in the 3000 block of Fresno Avenue. Investigators found three bullet holes in the house and a fourth that entered a neighboring house.MORE