The search continues for a hit and run suspect who injured a pedestrian near the Airport. The crash happened about 5:42 p.m. Friday on Terminal Way just south of Vassar Street. The pedestrian was not in in a crosswalk when the crash occurred. Police have not released a description of the vehicle, the driver fled…… MORE
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Armed Man Arrested After Attacking Delivery Driver
The Sparks Police Department arrested a man carrying a knife Saturday morning after he allegedly assaulted a delivery driver. It happened just after 8:30 at Pyramid Way and North McCarran Boulevard. According to police, 56-year-old Charles Macaluso approached the driver several times while armed. She did not know Macaluso, he left the scene after someone…… MORE
Better Business Bureau on The Scams to Look Out For in 2024
The Better Business Bureau has the top scams for 2024 to watch for in the coming year.… MORE
A Llama Rescued on I-80
Truckee-based California Highway Patrol officers found an escaped llama last night. The llama named Challenger had gotten free and was walking around westbound Interstate 80 over Donner Summit. CHP Officer Tanguay found Challenger and took him into custody without incident, he was returned to his owners.… MORE
Plan Ahead if You’re Heading to The Airport This Weekend
Reno Tahoe International is expecting more than 16,000 people to travel through the airport for the holidays. RNO says this season’s travel numbers will be slightly higher than last year, with the busiest travel days expected to be today, tomorrow, the 28th and the 29th. Airport officials suggest you arrive at least two hours prior…… MORE
Convicted Arsonist Sentenced to 45 Years
A man who set two fires in the Joy Lake Road area has been sentenced to 45 years in prison. He will be eligible for parole after 14 years. In October, the Matthew Kimmens was convicted of five counts of arson, following the fires in August of 2022. The fires left one home destroyed and…… MORE
Suspect Arrested in Standoff Was Allegedly Involved in Sparks Shooting
The Sparks Police Department has released more details about a standoff yesterday morning on Wedekind Road. Investigators say it started on September 17 when a person was shot twice at a bar on Prater Way. They survived with serious injuries. Police say, the suspect in that shooting, later identified as Arnulfo Carillo-Garcia, also exchanged gunfire…… MORE
Ten Arrested in Anti-Theft Sting Operation
The Reno Police Department arrested 10 people and issued eight citations as part of an anti-retail theft sting operation. The operation earlier this month targeted two Safeway stores. Six of the arrests were on misdemeanor charges, while four of them were on felony charges. The names of the suspects were not released, some of the…… MORE
Inmate Found Dead at Washoe County Jail Identified
The Washoe County Medical Examiner’s Office is confirming the inmate who died Sunday evening at the Washoe County jail was Mark Forcum. Forcum was facing open murder and child abuse or neglect charges, in the death of his wife. According to the Medical Examiner’s Office, Forcum’s death was caused by suicide by hanging.… MORE
Former President Trump Holds Rally in Reno
He says there’s one right way to vote Former President Trump at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center yesterday telling a friendly crowd the state Presidential Primary does not matter. He also blasted the current president Trump also told the audience he will launch a massive deportation operation on the first day of his new administration if…… MORE
