Washoe County Medical Examiner’s Office has released the name of a man found murdered Saturday. The body of 46-year-old Donald Perry of Reno was found under the Wells Avenue overpass. No cause of death has been released. Investigators then identified 38-year-old Jesus Valenzuela as the suspect, and tracked and arrested him for First-degree Murder with…… MORE
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Pot Lounges on Las Vegas City Council Agenda
The Las Vegas City Council will take up the issue of marijuana consumption lounges Wednesday. An earlier measure was defeated in March, with council members saying this needed more study. The proposed ordinance, would allow licensed dispensaries to open on-site lounges. Currently, people can legally buy marijuana, but are only allowed to use it in…… MORE
Man Arrested After Rollover Crash
A 19-year-old man has been arrested for distracted driving, driving without a license and other traffic-related charges after a rollover on Kietzke Lane near Peckham Lane Tuesday morning. The crash happened shortly before 7AM. Reno Police say the driver, whose name has not been released, was not impaired. He sustained minor injuries. No one else…… MORE
Protect Your Garden From The Coming Cold Snap
The National Weather Service Reno is predicting a hard freeze over night into Wednesday, so cover the sensitive plants and vegetables your garden.… MORE
New Flights The Works at Reno Tahoe International Airport
As our area grows, the Reno Tahoe Airport Authority continues to look for new flight destinations for travelers. They’re working now to possibly bring some new ones to the Truckee Meadows in the coming year … MORE
Smith’s Food & Drug Hosting Fundraiser Benefiting Renown Children’s Hospital
Smith’s Food & Drug is again hosting its annual fundraising campaign to benefit Renown Children’s Hospital. Since 2014, Smith’s has donated $433,000 and the managers and associates are looking forward to another record-breaking year.… MORE
Are You Bear Aware?
It’s that special time in spring, when the bears start waking up from hibernation. Already we’ve seen a few people-bear encounters. They are usually worse for the bear, but you should take some “bear smart” precautions right away. Placer County Sheriff’s Sergeant Dave Hunt also advises locking doors in your car and home, windows as…… MORE
Lawyers For Wilbur Martinez-Guzman Asking For Dismissal
Lawyers for Wilbur Martinez-Guzman, the illegal immigrant accused of killing four people in Northern Nevada, have filed a motion to dismiss the case. The defense claims there’s insufficient evidence. They also question whether it’s appropriate for a Washoe County grand jury to indict someone for crimes that took place in another county. Martinez-Guzman has pleaded…… MORE
Burning Season Coming to an End
Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District will end the permitted spring burn season effective Monday, May 6. Sunday, May 5 will be the last day for permitted burning, if weather allows and until further notice. Citizens who burn after the close of the permitted burn season may be subjected to fines. Fire Chief Charles Moore says…… MORE
Suspect Arrested in Wells Avenue Homicide
Reno Police investigators identified 38-year-old Jesus Valenzuela as a suspect in a weekend murder case, and have arrested him. Saturday, just before 1:30 p.m. police they found a 45-year-old man down under the Wells Avenue overpass. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The victims name has not yet been released; nor has information about…… MORE
