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Sparks Police Looking For Missing and Endangered Woman

The Sparks Police Department is asking for the public’s help finding a missing person. They say Kristi Batey is a missing and endangered. She is described as a white female adult in her late 40’s with brown hair and blue eyes. She was last seen wearing a dark green shirt, blue jeans and brown moccasin…MORE

Shots Fired During Fight on Neil Road

An investigation is underway after a shooting on the 4600 block of Neil Road in Reno. According to Lt. William Rulla with the Reno Police Department, it happened at about 7:45 p.m. last night. About 20 people were involved in a large fight before someone opened fire. No one was injured. If you have any…MORE

Sparks Police Looking For Grand Larceny Suspects

Sparks Police are searching for two suspects wanted in connection with a grand larceny case. Police say just before 3:30 p.m. Sunday, the suspects stole items from the Verizon Wireless store on Los Altos Parkway. After taking the merchandise, they fled the scene in a white Chevrolet Impala.MORE

2,000 Acres Have Been Burned by the Chaves Fire Near Dayton

The Chaves Fire burning south of Stage Coach has now scorched nearly 2,000 acres of land roughly 4 miles east of U.S. 50. Firefighters from the Bureau of Land Management, Nevada Department of Forestry and Lyon County were working overnight and remain on scene. According to BLM officials, the fire has multiple fronts and is…MORE

Closures Begin Today on East 4th as Part of The Rapid Transit Project

Starting today, the Regional Transportation Commission is closing the Interstate 80 on- and off-ramps at E. 4th Street and Prater Way for construction, and they’ll stay closed 24 hours a day through Saturday June 16th. 4th/Prater will also be closed from El Rancho to Galletti. The work is part of the ongoing RAPID Transit Project…MORE

Delaware Jumps Into The Sports Betting Business

Delaware isn’t wasting time welcoming sports betting.  Governor John Carney announced the state would launch a “full-scale sports gaming operation” tomorrow at its three casinos. In May, the Supreme Court overturned a federal law that banned sports gambling everywhere except Nevada. That decision lets states decide whether to allow sports betting. Delaware will be the…MORE

Police Investigate Shooting at Sparks Marina

Sparks Police are investigating a shooting that occurred around 1 a.m. Sunday morning at the Sparks Marina. Police say they located a male victim of a gunshot wound and provided medical aid until medics arrived on scene, and was transported to a local hospital treated for non-life threatening injuries. Police also determined the victim was…MORE

Sparks Police Search For Man Who Stole Vehicle

Sparks Police Department is searching for a man reported for burglary at the Nugget Hotel Casino. On May 31 around 11 p.m., officers said the victim missplaced their room keys and the man, pictured, was able to gain entry into the victim’s room and take various items. Among the stolen items were the keys to…MORE

Here are the arrests from Spring Street Vibrations

Reno, NV – Spring Street Vibrations brought in thousands or motorcycles and some great summer weather. Motorcyclist converged onto the Truckee Meadows to enjoy the natural beauty of our surrounding area. This year saw great crowds and only minor police related issues. The final statistics for 2018 Spring Street Vibrations have been collected by the…MORE