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RPD Investigating Potential Vandalism at City Hall

(Reno, NV) — The Reno Police Department is still trying to figure out who or what shattered two glass windows at Reno City Hall. Part of the sidewalk along Virginia Street in front of City Hall was covered in shards of glass on Sunday, prompting its closure between First and Second streets. No one was…MORE

Police Release Body-Camera Footage of Deadly Officer Involved Shooting Outside Renown

(Reno, NV) — Police have released body camera footage of a deadly officer-involved shooting outside of Renown Medical Center in Reno. The shooting happened on February 9th, with the suspect dying in the hospital six days later. Authorities say the man was considered homicidal and suicidal. He was initially wanted on suspicion of battering a…MORE

Mount Rose Snowpack Improving But Slightly Low For This Time of Year

(Reno, NV) — The Mount Rose snowpack is improving but is slightly low for this time of year. That is according to the snowpack survey taken on Monday. The snow is currently 93 inches deep, which translates to 29 inches of melted water. The average water content is 92 percent. The February 1st reading showed…MORE

WCSD Shares Update on School, Classroom Illness Outbreaks

(Reno, NV) — Five schools and 23 classrooms in the Washoe County School District are still dealing with illnesses to students and staff. As of Thursday night, two schools have had the entire school affected by respiratory illness outbreaks, while another has had the entire school affected by a gastrointestinal illness outbreak. Two schools have…MORE

Former Sparks City Manager Sues City

(Sparks, NV) — Former Sparks city manager Neil Krutz is suing the city and city councilmembers. Krutz was fired by the city in September of 2023. In the lawsuit, he says his firing was retaliatory and because of age discrimination. Krutz’s attorneys also claim the city breached its contract with their client. In all, the…MORE

Woman Arrested Following Shooting at Ace Motor Lodge

(Reno, NV) — A suspect is behind bars in connection with a shooting at Reno’s Ace Motor Lodge. Twenty-five-year-old Jayla Moore was arrested a few hours after the shooting, which happened at about noon Wednesday. Moore had left the area by the time officers arrived, but she later returned and was arrested on suspicion of…MORE

Man Who Died in Officer-Involved Shooting Outside of Renown Medical Center Identified

(Reno, NV) — A man who died in an officer-involved shooting just outside of Reno’s Renown Medical Center has been identified by the Washoe County Medical Examiner’s Office. Thirty-one-year-old Kupa’a Ke’a, a Sparks resident, was shot multiple times on February 9th. He died in the hospital last Saturday. Ke’a, a domestic violence suspect, was shot…MORE

Gov. Lombardo Signs Law Allowing Nevada to Temporarily Drop Cage-Free Egg Rule

(Carson City, NV) — Nevada is now allowed to temporarily suspend its cage-free egg rule. On Thursday, Governor Joe Lombardo signed a law that allows other types of eggs to be sold. The bill was fast tracked by the state Assembly and Senate this week. It is aimed at reducing egg prices and increasing availability…MORE

New Strain Of Bird Flu Found in Nevada

(San Francisco, CA) — There’s a new strain of bird flu that’s infecting dairy cows. California Infectious disease specialist Dr. Peter Chin Hong says there’ve been two cases in Nevada and that it merits closer monitoring. Over 950 bird flu cases in dairy cows have been confirmed since last year’s bird flu outbreak were all…MORE

Driver Accused of Pointing Gun at Anti-Trump Protester

(Carson City, NV) — Authorities in Carson City are investigating an incident at a protest against the Trump Administration’s policies outside of the state capitol. A driver is accused of pointing a gun at a demonstrator at about 2:10 Wednesday afternoon. Deputies were called to the Capital Complex. The driver has been identified but it’s…MORE