A Sparks man has been sentenced to two 20 year terms, in a felony DUI case that involved the deaths of a young local couple. The charges stemmed from an August, 2016 accident at Rock Boulevard and Mill Street . Alonzo Fuentes Jr was convicted in March. The victims in the Fuentes case, 30 year…… MORE
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Cancer Bill Backed By Senator Heller, Signed by the President
Senator Dean Heller joined the President Trump at the signing ceremony for the Childhood Cancer Survivorship, Treatment, Access, and Research or “STAR” Act. It’s bipartisan legislation cosponsored by Heller to accelerate pediatric cancer research and provide resources for young patients. According to the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH’s) National Cancer Institute, childhood cancer is the…… MORE
Washoe Deputies Investigate Attempted Child Abduction
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a report of the possible attempted kidnapping of a 9-year-old boy Monday afternoon in the area of Silver Knolls Boulevard and Whitehawk Drive. Deputies were told that the boy was walking home from the school bus stop at about 3:30 p.m. when a man parked in a black…… MORE
Reno, Vegas Have Started Making the “Good Lists”
Reno has been named America’s sixth best small city, and Las Vegas is being called the 5th best large city in the country. The America’s Best Cities list is the creation of Resonance Consulting, an international branding consulting company. Reno was 11th last year. Reno ranked high in the categories of attractions and infrastructure, and…… MORE
Man Sought After Running From Court Appearance
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help finding a man who escaped after failing a drug test before a scheduled court appearance. The search for 25-year-old Anthony Davis started around 11:30 a.m. Tuesday. Deputies say he left the courthouse in a silver 2007-2008 Chevrolet Impala. Davis is facing several felonies including…… MORE
We’re Fishing for Free in Nevada This Saturday June 9
The Nevada Department of Wildlife is again hosting “Free Fishing Day.” Saturday you can fish in any public water in Nevada without a fishing license. All other limits and rules apply. Nevada State Parks will also have free admission for Discover Nevada State Parks Day. Kids Free Fishing Day is at the Sparks Marina from…… MORE
Join Sheriff Chuck Allen, Help Special Olympics
Washoe County Sheriff Chuck Allen invites you to join him and other local law enforcement Sunday, for an afternoon of classic cars and tasty barbequed burgers as he hosts the 11th Annual Cops and Burgers Show-N-Shine to benefit Special Olympics Nevada. Cops and Burgers will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday,…… MORE
Heller Praises Cancellation of August Recess
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says the Senate will skip much of its treasured August recess, to press ahead confirming the President’s nominees and passing government spending bills. With the move, McConnell is pushing off a potentially costly conflict with Trump who wants the Senate to stay and work and isn’t afraid to say it.…… MORE
Reno Police Looking For Suspect Who Assaulted a 7-11 Clerk
Reno Police are searching for a man who robbed a 7-Eleven on Keystone Avenue near W. Seventh Street early this morning. Around 2am, a man walked into the 7-Eleven and demanded money from the clerk. Police say while the clerk was getting the money out of the register the robber hit her with his pistol.…… MORE
Sparks Police Looking For Attempted Luring Suspect
Sparks Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a man who attempted to lure two juvenile girls into his car. The girls were walking home from school around 3:30 p.m. yesterday, near Poulakidas Park. That’s when the suspect, who was driving a black four door sedan, told them to get into the vehicle. The…… MORE
