The Nevada Department of Transportation is ready for the $42 million project to repave Interstate 80 west of Reno. The Q&D construction project will resurface both directions of I-80 between Keystone Avenue in Reno and the Nevada-California border. Other project improvements include: Additional flashing warning signals and detection systems on I-80 ramps in the to…… MORE
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Can You Help Solve This Mysterious Death?
Detectives with the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office continue to investigate the death of a woman, whose body was found in a burning car on American Flat Road north of Reno on Tuesday, March 20th. The Washoe County Medical Examiner’s Office has confirmed the identity of the decedent as 51 year old Christine Townsend of Reno.…… MORE
Sheriff’s “No Shave” Raises Funds for Several Good Causes
Washoe County Sheriff’s Office staff raised more than four thousand dollars for Northern Nevada Children’s Cancer Foundation in March as Sheriff’s “No Shave” campaign continues. Washoe County Sheriff’s Office deputies have been allowed to grow facial hair outside the normal grooming standard since November if they supported designated charities each month. The Northern Nevada Children’s…… MORE
Reno Police Investigating Shooting at McCarran & Mira Loma
Reno Police are investigating after someone in an “SUV-type” vehicle allegedly fired a gun at two people. Police say shortly before 5:00 Monday afternoon, two people at the 7-Eleven at McCarran and Mira Loma were arguing with at least one person in the vehicle. Police say the suspect’s vehicle had three passengers. As the three…… MORE
Take a Tour of The Emergency Dispatch Center on Parr Boulevard With KOH’s Daniela Sonnino
As part of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, KOH’s Daniela Sonnino took a tour of the dispatch center on Parr Boulevard, and met with a few of the hard working men and women who are considered the “first first responders.”… MORE
Nevada’s “Solar Bill of Rights” Added to the Digital Environmental Legislative Handbook
Nevada’s “Solar Bill of Rights” is being touted as the kind of forward looking example of what other states could consider. It’s just been added to the “Digital Environmental Legislative Handbook.”… MORE
Lemmon Drive Reopens Between Deodar Way And Arkansas Drive
Washoe County and the City of Reno have partnered to re-open Lemmon Drive. After crews installed additional barriers and with improving weather, Lemmon Drive is back open to drivers. Late last month Washoe County and the City of Reno closed Lemmon Drive from Deodar Way to Arkansas Drive , after key water level triggers were…… MORE
New Information Released in Local Arrest of California Fugitive
Reno Police have released the name of a wanted California fugitive captured in Stead. Police got reports the wanted man was inside a home on Andes Street April 5th,. After several hours that night, 23-year-old Ladorian Hale was arrested with the help of a SWAT team. Locally, Hale is charged with burglary, possession, sale and…… MORE
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Supporting Autism Awareness Month
In honor of Autism Awareness month, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office will display blue ribbons on their patrol car antennas for the month of April, to actively participate in increasing Autism Awareness in the community. Autism Spectrum Disorder is a developmental disability that can cause significant social, communication and behavioral challenges. Undersheriff Paul Howell says…… MORE
Tahoe Fire And Fuels Team Continue Prescribed Fire Operations This Week
The Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team, which includes local, state and federal agencies, will continue prescribed fire operations this week around the Lake Tahoe Basin. Weather and conditions permitting, the Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District, California State Parks, California Tahoe Conservancy and the U.S. Forest Service will continue prescribed fire operations in Sugar Pine Point…… MORE
