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NV Energy Releases Holiday Scam Warning

NV Energy is warning customers of energy-related scams, which they say tend to increase ahead of the holiday season. Common scams include phone calls appearing to come from NV Energy demanding payment and threatening immediate disconnection. These scammers will often use spoofing tactics to make their calls appear as though they are coming from NV…MORE

Busy Holiday Weekend Expected at Reno-Tahoe International Airport

Reno-Tahoe International Airport is expecting 15-thousand travelers to pass through its gates during this Thanksgiving week. That would be a record. The peak travel days are expected to be today and Sunday. Airport officials are urging people to arrive two hours before their departure time.MORE

Ohio Fugitive Arrested in Sparks

An Ohio fugitive was caught in Sparks over the weekend. The Washoe County Sheriff’s office says deputies first found 25-year-old Randi Marion at a storage unit in Sparks. When deputies tried to arrest her, she fled in a stolen car, hitting patrol vehicles. She was arrested after the vehicle became stuck. She now faces several…MORE

Reward Offered as Police Search For Murder Suspect

Secret Witness is now offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of Malik Coleman. He’s the suspect Reno Police say is involved in a shooting that killed a woman in downtown Reno. Coleman is a black man, 6-feet-tall and 190 pounds. Police do not believe it was a random act of violence.…MORE

Reno Police Looking For Suspect Involved in Fatal Shooting

The Reno Police Department is looking for a suspect after a woman was found shot to death Thursday morning in downtown Reno. The suspect, Malik Coleman is a black man, 6-feet-tall and 190 pounds. Police say there are no active threats to the community, and do not believe it was a random act of violence.…MORE

Wanted Man Arrested in Carson City

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office arrested a man sought by the Sparks Police Department for alleged parole violations and possible involvement in other cases. The sheriff’s office arrested 44-year-old JD Murray, on alleged parole violation, three counts of being an ex-felon in possession of a firearm, drug possession and two counts of possession of stolen…MORE

Reno Police investigate Shots Fired at Mira Loma & McCarran

The Reno Police Department is investigating a shooting last night in the area of Mira Loma Lane and McCarran Boulevard. Police received a report of shots fired just before 9 p.m. at the Rosewood Park Apartments. When they arrived, they heard more shots being fired. Police contacted all parties involved, but did not release any…MORE

Nevada AG Ford Investigating Fake Electors

Under investigation for trying to undermine the 2020 Presidential election. An article on Politico says the Nevada Attorney general is quietly examining several Republican activists and operatives, who appear to have falsely pledged the state’s electoral votes to former President Trump, despite Joe Biden winning the state in the last election. The article says AG…MORE

Two Injured in Shooting at Reno Apartment

Two people were injured after being struck by the same bullet at an apartment in Reno. The shooting happened in the 4800 block of Kietzke Lane during a reported domestic disturbance at about 5:30 last night. Both victims were taken to a hospital. It’s unclear if any arrests have been made.MORE

Fire on Slide Mountain Fully Contained

The Slide Mountain Fire is now fully contained. It started Tuesday night in steep terrain. Firefighters from multiple agencies had to hike for over two hours to get to the fire due to the lack of vehicle access in the area. No structures were threatened, the cause is under investigationMORE