Traffic lanes will be reduced on Interstate 580 south of Reno through June 28 for routine inspection of the Galena Creek Bridge. Single lane closures will take place on I-580 about three miles south of the Mt. Rose Highway intersection daily between 8 am and 3:30 pm, with the single lane closures alternating on both…… MORE
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Hundreds of Protesters Flood Virginia Street
Hundreds of activists came out Monday to protest Attorney General Jeff Session’s visit to the National Association of School Resource Officers at the Peppermill Casino this week, angry about the separation of children from their parents at the border. … MORE
National Association of School Resource Officers Hold Conference in Reno
The National Association of School Resource Officers held their annual convention in the biggest little city to talk about what’s working, and improvements that can be made on campuses nationwide.… MORE
Attorney General Jeff Session Visits Reno
Attorney General Jeff Sessions defended the administration’s “zero-tolerance” immigration policy in a Reno speech, as criticism over the resulting separation of parents and children entered a new week. Speaking to a convention of school resource officers, Sessions blamed Obama-era border directives for forcing action on a trend of immigrants crossing as families that had “surged…… MORE
Woman Dies in Solo Crash Near Fernley
The Nevada Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash near Fernley. NHP says it happened on westbound I-80 near the west Fernley exit shortly before 6AM Monday, a woman was killed. NHP says the driver went off the road where there is no barrier and rolled down the hill. Troopers don’t yet know why she…… MORE
Funds Coming to Cover Costs of Oct 1 Shooting
After getting additional funding to help defray the costs incurred by law enforcement in Nevada following the October 1st shooting, Senator Dean Heller announced that the Department of Justice is providing the state of Nevada with $2,000,100.00, the full amount that the state requested to cover Nevada law enforcement’s shortfall. The Department of Justice (DOJ)…… MORE
Reward in Reno Homicide Case
Secret Witness is now offering a reward of $2,500.00 for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the suspects wanted in connection with the death of the victim resulting from a double shooting in the area of White Cedar Dr. and Galena Meadows Rd. in Reno. Washoe County Sheriff’s Office located multiple witnesses who…… MORE
Man Robs Casinos Posing as Delivery Driver
A man has been arrested for stealing from Las Vegas casinos by posing as a delivery driver. 44 year old Danny Roy Salazar face at least six counts each of larceny and burglary. He drove onto casino properties in a box truck, and was given access at employee doorways and hallways. He has previous convictions…… MORE
Sadness Over Loss of Former Sparks Fire Chief
Sparks Mayor Geno Martini said that everyone at the city of Sparks is deeply saddened by the sudden death of former Fire Chief Andy Flock. Martini calls Chief Flock, a great man who put his heart and soul into making our city a better place. Flock started his career with the city of Sparks Fire…… MORE
Fatal Shooting in The Galena Area Under Investigation
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting that happened early Sunday morning, southwest of South Valleys Regional Park. Shortly before 3:30 a.m., deputies responded to the area of White Cedar Drive and Galena Meadows Drive on reports of a shooting, and found two victims. One of the men was pronounced dead at…… MORE
