The Sparks Police Department has released a photograph of some suspects they said try to break into a vehicle early Sunday in the Wingfield Springs area. The victim’s home surveillance system captured the men on camera about 1:25 a.m. in the 7200 block of Foxwood Lane.… MORE
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Sparks Police Investigate Robbery, Knife Threat
Sparks Police Department is searching for a armed suspect robbed a Chevron convenience store and threatened an employee. Police say the incident happened around 6:15 pm. Saturday at 1600 Victorian Avenue. The suspect demanded money from the cash register and threatened the clerk with a knife. The suspect fled the scene prior to police arrival…… MORE
Sparks Warehouse Owner Warned to Secure the Building
(KOH) – The owner of a warehouse that has been the scene of four suspicious fires since March 11th has been put on notice by the Sparks City Council. No one was hurt when the latest blaze broke out this week at the warehouse on Dermody Way east of the Nugget hotel-casino between Interstate 80 and…… MORE
School District Struggles to Balance the Budget
(KOH) – Washoe County School Trustees held a special meeting this week, as they try to resolve an ongoing budget deficit. They turned back a proposal to eliminate ten teachers who teach English to non-English speakers. They will approve a wider “walk zone” around schools, which will mean fewer students on buses, eight to ten fewer…… MORE
Washoe County Seeks Volunteers to Write Ballot Arguments
(KOH) – Voters this fall will likely see a question on whether to increase property taxes for a half-billion-dollar flood control project. A “yes” vote would raise about $400 million for the Truckee River Flood Management Authority for projects such as construction of levees and floodwalls, and widening the river near the Vista Narrows. The tax…… MORE
Carson High Gets New Digital Sign Thanks To Greater Nevada Credit Union
(KOH) – Carson High School is getting a brand new digital marquee thanks to a donation from Greater Nevada Credit Union. They gave the school almost $25,000 to replace the sign recently, and the school is commemorating the donation with a ribbon cutting Monday. The new sign will be able to communicate parental information and upcoming…… MORE
Reno Makes It Official: Soto Appointed as Police Chief
(KOH) – Jason Soto, who has spent the last three years as Reno’s acting police chief, is now officially the Police Chief. A unanimous Reno Council affirmed the appointment of Soto. One of the chief’s top commanders, Ollie Miller calls Soto a friend and a mentor who’s done the city a lot of good as acting…… MORE
Tamarack Junction Robber Sought
(KOH) – A suspect is being sought in connection with an armed robbery of the Tamarack Junction Casino last year. On July 12, 2017, the armed suspect took an undisclosed amount of money from a sportsbook attendant. As he tried to escape, he was tackled by security and a casino patron. During the struggle, one shot…… MORE
Frontier Airlines Adds Direct Flights to Austin (Texas)
(KOH) – Frontier Airlines‘ very first flight into Reno Tahoe International from Austin, Texas landed this week, with travelers greeted with live music and an authentic Texas BBQ inside the terminal. Airport spokeswoman Heidi Jared says Frontier has expanded their offerings since their recent return to servicing the biggest little city. And their standard fare is…… MORE
Reno Police Investigating Shooting at Yori Park
The Reno Police Department is investigating a shooting last night that sent two people to the hospital. According to investigators there were three victims, two men and one woman. one of the victims was grazed by a bullet and refused medical treatment, another’s injuries are considered severe, but all are reportedly non-life threatening. Police closed…… MORE
