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Woman Stabbed in Domestic Dispute in Northwest Reno

A woman was taken to a hospital last night after being stabbed in a domestic dispute in northwest Reno. Police were called to the Gateway Inn at 1275 Stardust Street about 8:37 pm. They found the woman had been bitten, strangled, stabbed, and sexually assaulted by her live in boyfriend. She was taken to a…MORE

Washoe County School District Superintendent Traci Davis Returns to Work Today

Washoe County School District Superintendent Traci Davis says she plans to return to work today after taking a leave of absence, as the school board considers her employment. Acting Superintendent Kristen McNeill says out of concern for the staff, and to avoid confrontation, she is closing school district central office buildings A, B and C…MORE

Woman Injured in Vehicle Versus Pedestrian Crash Near Meadowood Mall

A woman was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries Wednesday after being hit by a driver near Meadowood Mall. The accident happened just before 7:00 pm. The pedestrian had the right of way when a driver making a right turn onto the freeway onramp from Meadowood Mall Lane clipped her. The incident is still…MORE

Single Lane Closures Resume Tomorrow on U.S. 395 Near Holbrook Junction

Daytime single lane closures will resume Friday, on U.S. 395 near Holbrook Junction, as part of a continuing Nevada Department of Transportation project to resurface three highways in Douglas County. From 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays June 28 through about July 18, one-way traffic will be in place with up to 30-minute delays as…MORE

Weekend Fire Being Investigating as Arson Case

A fire that damaged a still “under construction” townhouse off Little Lane in Carson City, is apparently an arson case. The damage of Sunday nights fire was limited to two of the unoccupied units at the Arbor Village development. Damage is estimated at $225,000.MORE

Verdict Reached in Lemmon Valley Lawsuit

There’s a verdict in the lawsuit filed by 56 Lemmon Valley residents against the city of Reno over flooding. The jury is holding the city of Reno at least partially liable for the damage and flooding in and around Swan Lake. Swan Lake and nearby residents have been dealing with the problem since 2017, and…MORE

Five Dollar Bet Turns Ohio Man Into Millionaire

An Ohio tourist, Sean Barry, made a five dollar side bet at the Venetian in Las Vegas, playing the millionaire progressive, and was dealt a club royal flush. The payout was more than one million ten thousand dollars. He’s the fifth person to hit the game for a million dollars on a five dollar bet…MORE

Half Pound of Meth Seized in Carson City

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office, Special Enforcement Team (SET), in cooperation with the Tri-County Gang Unit and Nevada Department of Public Safety: Narcotics Task Force has conducted an investigation which has led to a significant arrest. Investigators served a search warrant in the 200-block of Hampton Drive in Carson City on June 22ndin the early-morning…MORE