The Nevada Department of Wildlife is urging the public to leave baby animals alone if you find them on your property now that spring’s here.… MORE
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Reno Police Say Fatal Shooting Was Self Defense
The Reno Police Department says the fatal shooting of a man by a resident of an apartment on Brinkby Ave May 6th, was a case of self defense. About 6:15 that evening, Christopher Jimenez was acting erratically at the complex, when he attacked a person outside their residence. Another resident, who had a Concealed Carry…… MORE
Cortez Masto Calls For Legislation to Help Native American Women
Nevada Senator Catherine Cortez Masto spoke on the Senate floor about the importance of passing three pieces of legislation – the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act, Savanna’s Act and the Not Invisible Act – in order to address the epidemic of violence against Native American women. Senator Cortez Masto says murder is the…… MORE
Forest Service Needs Volunteers in Desolation Wilderness
The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is looking for hard-working, dedicated volunteers who love working outdoors, educating wilderness visitors, performing monitoring or administrative duties, and are interested in preserving one of our nation’s most beautiful wilderness areas, the Desolation Wilderness. Those committed to volunteering are invited to attend an informational wilderness volunteer…… MORE
WCSD Boundaries Changing, Community Input Sought
, Washoe County School District is in the process of rezoning middle and elementary schools, and needs some input from the community. The district is hosting a meeting Thursday night starting at 5:30 at Wooster High Cafeteria, so families can ask questions and make comments on the proposed boundary changes. More than 20 schools could…… MORE
Nevada Ranks High on List of States With The Most Vehicles Stolen
A new study shows Nevada ranks among the highest of states with the most vehicles stolen. According to the study by Driving-Tests.org. The Silver State is 4th on the list of states with the most stolen vehicles. Alaska came in at #1. The study estimates the loss of stolen vehicles in 2017 cost more than…… MORE
I-80 Reopens After Big Rig Fire
I-80 eastbound at Wadsworth has reopened east of sparks after a big rig carrying used automobile batteries caught fire Monday night. The road was at least partially closed for almost 24 hours. No one was hurt, but a crew from a hazardous materials cleanup company remained on scene Tuesday afternoon, removing batteries one by one…… MORE
Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Closes 37 Year Old Cold Case
Washoe County Sheriff Darin Balaam has identified “Sheep’s Flat Jane Doe,” a woman who was shot to death off Mt. Rose Highway in 1982. She was 33-year-old Mary Silvani, who was know to live in Northern Nevada and hailed from Detroit.… MORE
Jeopardy Champ Donates Part of His Winnings to Nevada Charity
James Holzhauer, the Las Vegas man who is killing it on “Jeopardy!” right now, just shared some of his winnings for a good cause. Holzhauer has donated $10,000 to Project 150, a non-profit organization that aims to help homeless, displaced and disadvantaged high school students in more than 75 schools in Nevada. The donation will…… MORE
New IRS Scam Could Arrive in Your Mailbox
An IRS letter that has been arriving at local homes threatens collection of a tax lien, and claims to be sent by the “Washoe County- Public Judgement Records.” There is no such department in Washoe County. The letter says the IRS will attached your property if the lien isn’t paid. You can always check you…… MORE
