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Driver Crashes Into Silver Legacy in Reno

A driver crashed into one of the Silver Legacy’s loading area garage doors in downtown Reno last night. Reno police report that after the crash the driver tried to get away by running through the casino, but the woman was taken into custody. No one was injured. Her identity has not been released.MORE

Gun Violence Down in Reno

The City of Reno says the recently enacted Reno Gun Initiative has led to a drop in gun violence in our community. Data shows that we’ve had 13 percent drop in gun crimes since last year. The initiative, that went into effect in April this year thanks to efforts by Police Chief Jason Soto, Mayor…MORE

Where Does Nevada Fall on The Gender Pay Gap Report?

Women in Nevada currently make 83 cents on the dollar compared to men, according to American Association of University Women’s annual Gender Pay Gap report. That’s a pay ratio of 83.36 percent. Our state ranks 11th nationally in gender pay equity, based on full-time working women compared to white men for comparable work. Data also…MORE

Prescribed Burn Today West of Highway 89

The Truckee Ranger District has scheduled a prescribed burn on around 100 acres today near Sagehen Creek off Hwy 89 North, just west of the highway. Prescribed burn fires reduce fuel loading, remove ladder fuels and helps to minimize fire behavior if a wildfire was to start in the area.MORE

Nevada Humane Society in Need of Cat Food Donations

Cat food donations are desperately needed right now at Nevada Humane Society, and you can get a tax deduction when you give. The society cares for around 300 cats every day in the shelter and foster homes, so they go through lots of cat food. They’re hoping to get poultry and beef flavors, and it…MORE

Four Suspects Arrested For Attempted Burglary at Traner Middle School

Four suspects are under arrest following an attempted burglary at Traner Middle School early Monday. Reno Police say they responded to an alarm at the school just after 12:30am. When they got there, they saw four people on the school’s property. The suspects tried to run away, but were all apprehended. Police say the investigation…MORE

Couple’s Death Ruled a Homicide, Daughter Arrested

Sparks Police have arrested a woman after the deaths of her parents in a fire were ruled homicides by the Washoe County Medical Examiner’s Office. 29-year-old Alexis Alegria has been charged with two counts of open murder in the deaths of 61-year-old Victor Alegria and 58-year-old Jami Alegria. Police say the investigation is on-going and…MORE

FBI Investigating Bank Robbery in Reno

Reno Police and the FBI are investigating a bank robbery Monday morning at Vassar & Wells Avenue. Police say the robbery at US Bank happened just after 10am. A white man demanded cash from a teller, then ran off onto Vassar. No further description has been made available. Anyone with information is asked to call…MORE