Officials with the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles say they were able to stop an effort by a California man to get a fake identification card at the DMV location in Reno. DMV reports 71-year-old Joseph Davis of Santa Clara County, California, walked into the Reno DMV facility with a social security card and California…… MORE
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Narcan Kits Come in Handy For Washoe County Sheriff’s Deputies
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office’s decision to provide Narcan kits and training to Patrol deputies proved invaluable last Saturday night, when a deputy used his Narcan kit and CPR to help revive an unconscious woman in south Reno. Shortly after 6:00 p.m. Saturday, June 9th, deputies were dispatched to a report of an unresponsive woman…… MORE
Armed, Dangerous Suspect Sought by Sparks Police
Sparks Police detectives are asking for the public’s help finding a man wanted for several crimes, including Burglary and Grand Theft Auto. Police say Brian Malone should be considered armed and dangerous. Anyone with information is asked to call Secret Witness at 775-322-4900, the Repeat Offender Unit at 775-334-3877, or Sgt. Aaron Leary at 775-842-3665.… MORE
Sparks Police Release Photos of Woman Using Fraudulent Credit Card
The Sparks Police Department has released photographs of a woman they say used a stolen credit card over the weekend. Police say the incident happened Saturday at the CVS at 680 N. McCarran Blvd. Anyone with information is asked to contact Sparks Police or Secret Witness: 322-4900. Secret Witness is offering a $250 reward.… MORE
Officials Investigating The Cause of Two Weekend Fires
Fire officials are trying to determine the cause of two brush fires. There were two fires in the area Saturday, one near Red Rock Road, and one in Smith Valley. Officials say the cause of the fire on Red Rock Road was from high winds and power lines while the cause for Smith Valley is…… MORE
Storey County Crews Mopping up a Wildfire South of Lockwood
Storey County crews with assistance from Truckee Meadows Fire Protection and Sparks Fire are on scene of a wildfire that broke out around 7:15 last night. The Powerline Fire has burned at least 80 acres of sage and grass south of Lockwood. Crews say they have stopped forward progression. Authorities say the fire is slow…… MORE
Say Cheese! Nevada Law Enforcement Begin Using Body Cameras This Week
The Reno Police department, and other Northern Nevada law enforcement, get to turn on their new body cams for the first time beginning today.… MORE
‘Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful’ Looking For Some Volunteers
Washoe County and Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful are looking for volunteers who can help two days this month cleaning sandbags, and other flood mitigation materials in the Swan Lake and Silver Lake areas.… MORE
New Car Insurance Minimums Go Into Effect Next Month
Last year the state legislature decided to increase the minimum insurance limits each driver is required to carry. Those changes go into effect July 1st, and it means rate increases for many Nevada drivers. … MORE
Washoe County School Trustees Will Vote on Proposed Superintendent Contract This Week
Washoe County School Trustees will vote on a proposed contract for Superintendent Traci Davis at its regular public meeting Tuesday. Under terms of the proposed contract, Superintendent Davis has agreed to eliminate a number of benefits from her reimbursement package, including, the longevity bonus, a 1/3rd year extra service credit payment, some mileage reimbursement, and…… MORE
