The Washoe County District Attorney’s Office has gotten three life sentences against a man convicted for sexual abuse, and producing child pornography. 40-year-old Michael Gallagher of Reno pleaded guilty in January to two counts of Lewdness with a Child Under 14 and one count of using or permitting a minor under age 14 to produce…… MORE
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Recall Attempt Against Two Democratic State Senators Falls Short
There likely won’t be a recall vote against two Democratic State Senators, a re-examination of petition signatures shows there are not enough to force a special election. The recall targeted Senators Joyce Woodhouse and Nicole Canizzaro. Apparently the signature count is short, even if a court decision to take into account those who’ve asked their…… MORE
Another Sparks Warehouse Fire, Human Caused
Sparks Fire crews dealing with another warehouse fire, this time they knocked out a fire at an unused warehouse on Dermody Way, north of Glendale. Firefighters were called shortly after 10AM (4/9) at a warehouse that had already sustained fire damage from at least one previous fire. That and two other area fires have been…… MORE
Sparks Police Investigating Shooting And Robbery
The Sparks Police Department is asking for your help in identifying a group of suspects who shot and robbed a man late last night. Police say they responded to the Northern Nevada Medical Center to reports of a victim with a gunshot injury. The victim said he was robbed while at Willowcreek Park. The suspects…… MORE
Fire Crews Investigating House Fire Near Lemmon Drive
Fire crews are investigating the cause of a house fire that broke out just after midnight, on Medgar Avenue, near Lemmon Dr. According to fire officials, the family who lived there were not home when the fire broke out. The house is considered a total loss. No injuries were reported.… MORE
Nevada’s Amphetamine Death Rate on The Rise
A new report indicates Nevada’s amphetamine death rate is the highest in the nation and soon will eclipse the state’s prescription opioid death rate if current trends continue. The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports a study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the death rate in Nevada attributed to “psychostimulants” – a class…… MORE
Vigil Planned For Crime Victims in Downtown Reno
It’s National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, and there’s an event downtown on Wednesday put together by the Alliance for Victims’ Rights. … MORE
Postal Workers Are Asking You to Keep Your Dogs Secure
Statistics are out for postal workers, and just last year more than a dozen were bit by dogs in Reno alone. … MORE
Steve Wynn’s Attorneys Have Filed a Defamation Lawsuit
Disgraced casino mogul Steve Wynn has sued the attorney of a dancer who accused him of inappropriate behavior.… MORE
Road Closures This Week in Sparks
The Regional Transportation Commission is planning to close 21st Street and Sullivan Lane at Prater Way in Sparks for paving as part of the 4th Street/Prater Way Bus RAPID Transit Project. Starting Tuesday, RTC will close Sullivan Lane at Prater Way for up to four days, as needed. Then, starting Friday, April 13, the RTC…… MORE
