Reno Police Department is asking for help tracking down two people connected to car burglaries near Double Diamond Blvd that occurred in the last couple of weeks. The two suspects entered local businesses and began using the victim’s credit cards shortly after they were taken. There’s a $250 dollar reward for information leading to the…… MORE
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Carson City Deputies Looking For Woman Missing Since Being Released From Jail
Carson City Sheriff’s Office is trying to find a missing woman who disappeared when she was released from custody more two years ago. 42 year old, Deeanna Rebelez, also known as Deeanna Byars, wasn’t reported missing by her family until July 13th of this year, and was last seen leaving the Carson City Jail in…… MORE
Friends of Nevada Wilderness Get a Big Donation From Paul Simon
The Friends of Nevada Wilderness just received a big donation from a legendary musician. Paul Simon, who’s a long-time supporter of conservation and other charitable causes, gave the non profit $25,000 in grant money. Simon is currently in the middle of his “Homeward Bound – The Farewell Tour,” and in every area he’s playing, he’s…… MORE
Placer County Investigators Arrest Home Burglary Suspects
Placer County Sheriff’s Office have arrested five suspects who were involved in a break in at the same North Lake Tahoe residence twice within the last week. The house on Sacramento Avenue in Homewood was ripped off on July 24th, with burglars taking a Mercedes Benz and other items. Last Saturday, July 29th, deputies were…… MORE
Perry Fire Grows to Over 42,000 Acres
The Perry Fire, burning through grass and brush west of Pyramid Lake, has grown to 42,399 acres. That’s more than 66 square miles. Officials say containment is at 31 percent. Fire commanders say as the fire moves downhill into more even terrain, firefighters and equipment will have easier access to the perimeter and can increase…… MORE
Fentanyl Manufacterer Joins Lawsuit to Block Scott Dozier Execution
The maker of the powerful synthetic opioid fentanyl has joined a bid to block Nevada from using its product in the execution of convicted murderer Scott Dozier. Hikma Pharmaceuticals won permission in court Monday to intervene in New Jersey-based Alvogen’s lawsuit opposing the use of one of its drugs, the sedative midazolam. Hikma attorney Kristen…… MORE
Reno Man Sentenced For Massive Fraud Operation
A Reno man will spend the next four years in prison for creating more than 8,000 fraudulent online accounts with stolen identities, committing $3.5 million dollars in fraud. In addition to prison time, 47-year-old Kenneth Gibson was also sentenced to three years supervised release and 100 hours of community service. He will also pay $1…… MORE
Evacuations Remain in Place Near The Site of The Whaleback Fire
The Whaleback fire has burned just over 14-thousand acres The cause of the fire remains unknown, but fire crews have established 20 percent containment around the burn area. Mandatory evacuations are still in place for the community of Spalding, and the Merrill, Christie, Eagle and Aspen campgrounds.… MORE
There’s a New Way to Keep Tabs on The City of Reno
There’s a few new ways to keep tabs on the city of Reno, and they were rolled out this week.… MORE
Trump Administration Restarting a Part of The Affordable Care Act
The Trump administration is restarting a part of the Affordable Care Act that it had slashed a couple of weeks ago, much to the relief of insurers and health-care advocacy groups.… MORE
