Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford is warning consumers to be vigilant in protecting themselves from phony IRS scams as the 2019 tax season begins. The A-G says this week he got a phony call himself and adds, “Awareness is the best form of prevention.” Scammers impersonating the IRS have already begun contacting individuals and business…… MORE
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Suspect Wounded In Officer Shooting Out of Hospital Into Jail
The suspect in the January 27th officer involved shooting in Reno, 34-year-old Patrick Michael Wootan, was released from the hospital and booked into the Washoe County jail. He faces a number of charges related to the incident, including Assault on a Protected Person, Resisting a Public Officer with a Firearm, Possession of a Firearm by…… MORE
Have You Seen These Porch Pirates?
Sparks Police are looking for three women involved in a case of porch piracy. Shortly before 3PM January 30, 2019, the three women seen via a Ring doorbell camera stole a package from the front door of an apartment on Sterling Ridge Circle. Police say it appears they were checking the entire apartment complex for…… MORE
Winnemucca Doctor Faces Prison For Illegal Opioid Prescriptions
The Vice Chief of Staff for Humboldt County General Hospital in Winnemucca has pleaded guilty to illegally writing prescriptions without a medical purpose. According to the U.S. Attorney for the District of Nevada. Nicholas Trutanich says, “We remain committed to investigating and prosecuting doctors who abuse their position of trust and fuel the opioid epidemic.”…… MORE
Bad Burglars Going Bye Bye for a Long Time
The Washoe County District Attorney’s Office has announced the sentencing in a two defendant burglary trial that ended in guilty verdicts last November. 21 year old Kayshawn Dwayne Smith-Harper , and 22 year old Raymond Jalil Banks were found guilty on charges of Burglary, Grand Larceny, Possession of Stolen Property, Home Invasion While in Possession…… MORE
Reno’s Mayor Delivers Her Fourth State of The City Address
While the President was delivering his State of the Union Speech, Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve delivered her fourth State of the City address at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center. The theme of this year’s State of the City was “Changing the Game in the Biggest Little City.” The address celebrated sports and recreation and the positive…… MORE
School District Dropping The “Regional Approach” to Snow Days
Washoe County School District is dropping the “Regional Approach” to snow days and “Digital Days,” and going back to the previously criticized “One size fits all.” Apparently the new regionalized school cancellations aren’t working out. A statement from the district indicates the return to prior policy is the result of “listening and learning.” The statement…… MORE
Local Group Will Come Out And Pick The Extra Fruit From Your Fruit Trees
The Reno Gleaning Project is a group who comes out and picks the extra fruit from your trees that you can’t use, and they’re looking for people in the Truckee Meadows who’d like to be part of their program.… MORE
Eight Units Damaged in Condo Fire
A fire at the Meadow Wood Manor condominium complex in the 1500 block of Delucchi Lane, led to one person being treated for smoke inhalation. At least eight units were damaged, leading to at least temporary displacement of residents; Reno Fire Chief David Cochran says four units have “significant damage.” The fire was reported just…… MORE
Investigation Reveals Gardnerville Pilot Was Not a Former Chicago Police Officer
The Gardnerville pilot whose plane broke apart in Yorba Linda California, in an accident that took five lives, is a local restaurant owner. 75 year old Antonio Pastini was the owner of Kim Lee’s Sushi and Teriayki Restaurant in Carson City. Pastini was also a commercial pilot, but he was not as previously reported a…… MORE
