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Northern Nevada local news

Lyon County Sheriff’s Office Release Phone Scam Warning

The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public about an attempted phone scam in Lyon County. According to the Sheriff’s Office, the suspect called the victim and claimed he was a deputy. He went on to say that LCSO had warrants out for their arrest, and requested the victim give money to remove those…MORE

Woman Killed With a Piece of Firewood, Roommate Arrested

A 71 year old man is under arrest, accused of killing his roommate with a piece of firewood. 65 year old Valorie Turley was found in a home on Carson Avenue with major head injuries, she died at a Reno hospital from her injuries. James Cleveland stayed on scene when deputies arrived and was arrested.MORE

Senior Volunteers Calming Nerves After Two Small Town Murders

Volunteers with a group called “Caring Neighbors” is doing what it can to ease some of the fears of residents of Douglas County, Nevada, in the wake of two murders of women in their homes in the past week, with no identified suspect. The 57 senior volunteers are helping install locks and other safety devices,…MORE

Someone is Firing Shots Into a Local Home

The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a person responsible for shooting into a home early Saturday off Mt. Rose Highway. Just after 2:30 a.m. deputies responded to calls of six shots at the home on the 4900 block of Thompson Lane. A similar incident occurred at the same home in mid-October. Secret Witness…MORE

Businesses Step up To Support TSA Workers at Reno-Tahoe International

Travelers have been feeling the heat at airports across the country as the government shutdown continues. TSA employees have been calling out from work at a rate of more than 7 percent. Several destinations, like Miami and Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson, have been forced to close TSA checkpoints, causing hours long wait times, but there’s no hold…MORE

Have Coffee With a Cop Today

Reno Police invite you to join them at Code Coffee, 300 S Wells Ave for “Cup With A Cop” today from 8:30 am 10:00 am. Cup with a Cop is an opportunity for community members to engage in a casual conversation with members of the Reno Police Department over a cup of coffee. This is…MORE

Washoe Family Judge Pushed Out

Washoe Family Court Judge David Humke will resign, and is barred from judicial office. Humke had been suspended by the Nevada Commission on Judicial Discipline several times for various reasons, including mistakes, poor caseload management, failure to understand the law, improper judicial decorum, and other issues. Humke is a former Washoe County Commissioner.MORE

Reno Councilman Joins Sisolak Administration, Heads Energy Office

Gov. Sisolak named Reno City Councilmember David Bobzien, director of the Governor’s Office of Energy. The Governor says his experience and leadership in the State Legislature and on the Reno City Council will serve the office and the state well. David Bobzien has served as the At-Large Council Member on the Reno City Council since…MORE