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Sentence For Convicted Murderer Will Remain Unchanged

There will be no change in the sentence for a man who sexually assaulted and murdered a seven year old girl in the restroom of a casino in Primm. Jeremy Strohmeyer confessed to the crime, and also had a child pornography habit. His attorney’s argument for resentencing was that he lacked the emotional maturity of…MORE

Suspect in South Reno Shooting Identified

The man arrested for firing shots inside a South Reno Home Sunday, is 51 year old Brian Watson. The gunshots followed an argument, and the SWAT team had to be called out to the 2500 block of Country Falls Lane to talk Watson out. He faces numerous charges including assault with a deadly weapon.MORE

Red Cross Volunteers From Northern Nevada Headed to The Owyhee Area

Red Cross volunteers from both the Northern Nevada and Northern Utah Chapters are providing emotional support and spiritual care to area residents who have been affected by the Owyhee Fire in northeastern Nevada. While the fire is 50 percent contained, and no evacuations are in place, area residents continue to use Red Cross services for…MORE

Church Shooting Victim Out of Hospital

A university professor visiting from Utah is out of the hospital after being wounded in a church shooting in which his brother was killed. 64-year-old Duane Miller was released from a hospital in Fallon, after treatment for an ankle wound suffered Sunday during services in an LDS church ward.MORE

Major Drug Bust in White Pine County

Two people are now behind bars after a major drug bust in White Pine County. According to the Nevada Highway Patrol, 280 pounds of cocaine and methamphetamine were seized during a traffic stop on U.S. 93 last Thursday night. Troopers got a warrant to search the vehicle after they say they “identified criminal activity.” 29-year-old…MORE

Reno Police Investigating Early Morning Shooting

One man is in a hospital after being shot early this morning near the Peppermill. Police say he was found just after 2:15 near the corner of Linden street and South Virginia. Reno Police say the victim is not cooperating, so at this time information of a possible shooter is not available.MORE

Suspect in Fallon Church Shooting Officially Charged

A man accused of a shooting at a Fallon Mormon church is charged with open murder, assault with a deadly weapon and battery with substantial bodily harm. Police say 48-year-old John Kelley O’Connor walked into the church on West Williams Street just before 1 p.m. July 22, and fired shots, then left the church and…MORE

Free Health Fair Wednesday at Miguel Ribera Park

The Truckee Meadows Healthy Communities Family Health Festival is on the way this Wednesday at Miguel Ribera Park this Wednesday, a chance to get some help signing up for health insurance, family planning, and bus passes.MORE

Historical Home Now in a New Location

The Borland-Clifford House, an historical home in an area just purchased by Jacobs Entertainment, near 4th and Ralston, now has a new location up the road. The home was sold to local Archie Granata for only $10, it will now reside on the 1700 block of South Arlington Avenue between Mt. Rose Street and Plumb…MORE