The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has launched a Tip and Information Hotline to assist them in reporting non-emergency information related to the recent homicides in Douglas County. The hotline is in operation 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday until further notice. The phone number is 775-783-6030. Or email [email protected]… MORE
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Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Two Homicides
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a 56-year-old Gardnerville woman. Connie Koontz was killed on James Road in the Gardnerville Ranchos the night of Wednesday or early Thursday. Police say they don’t know who the killer is and that the person “remains a threat to the community.” They are asking people…… MORE
Driver Arrested After Fatal Crash in Reno
A 67-year-old Reno woman died early Saturday after being hit Friday night while crossing the street against a red light, according to police. She was rushed to a hospital after the crash and died about three hours later. Her name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. The driver, Christopher Wade Watts, remained…… MORE
Search Teams Looking For Third Victim of Boating Accident on Topaz Lake
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office responded to a boating accident in Topaz Lake on Saturday. Three people were onboard a boat when it capsized. One boater was rescued and treated and another was found dead. The third person has not been found, but they are believed to have drowned. The search is ongoing and Topaz…… MORE
Senator Cortez-Masto Holds Roundtable Discussion With Furloughed Federal Workers
Senator Catherine Cortez Masto hosted a roundtable discussion with furloughed federal workers late last week to call for an end to the shut down, and talk about how it’s is effecting their lives.… MORE
National Weather Service Predicting Unsettled Weather This Week
The National Weather Service Reno is predicting unsettled weather through the weekend, with more rain in the valley and mountain snow expected.… MORE
NDOT Begins Preliminary Work on U.S. 50 Widening Project
Although no major traffic interruptions are anticipated in the coming months, motorists will see preliminary earthwork begin this week on a Nevada Department of Transportation project to widen U.S. 50 in the Silver Springs area. Throughout construction, one lane will remain available in each direction and traffic flaggers will be stationed at side streets to…… MORE
Traffic Stop in Carson City Leads to Large Drug Bust
The Tri-County Gang Unit made a big drug bust Friday. It began with a routine traffic stop shortly before 6pm in Carson City. During the stop, a K-9 “sniff” alerted officers to the presence of drugs. A search followed revealed over 30 grams of methamphetamine and paraphernalia. 32 year old Gregory Kelly Jr was arrested…… MORE
Gardnerville Woman Killed in Weekend ATV Accident
An all-terrain vehicle accident in the Gardnerville Ranchos killed one person and left another critically injured Saturday. The person who died has been identified as Monica Quiroga of Gardnerville. The crash happened at the sandpits at the Gardnerville Ranchos. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office says Russell Swanson was injured in the incident and was taken…… MORE
Woman Who Ran Over Vegas Manicurist Arrested
Krystal Whipple, the woman suspected of striking and killing a Las Vegas nail salon worker with her car, is under arrest in Glendale, Arizona. She ran over the manicurist, after saying she was going to get money from her car to pay the $35 bill, after her fraudulent credit card was declined. Instead she tried…… MORE
