Reno Police say a warrant has been issued for a suspect in a case of extreme vandalism at Traner Pool. It happened March 16th, and caused thousands of dollars in damage. Through the course of the investigation, detectives reviewed security surveillance and received numerous tips that identified the primary suspect as 40-year-old Gonzolo Escobar. The…… MORE
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Renovations Completed on Boys and Girls Club in Central Reno
A newly renovated Boys and Girls Club is open in central Reno. The new facility is on Bresson Avenue. The renovations for this club include a new teen center, patio, restrooms, classrooms, and playground. The club will serve kids and teens from Libby Booth, Echo Loder, and Vaughn Middle School. The club is open to…… MORE
Carson City Looking For A Burglary Suspect, Have You Seen Her?
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is asking for help finding a person of interest for a home burglary. Detectives say Sara Jones, alias Jackie Jones, has an active warrant with Reno courts and is a person of interest in a Carson City burglary. The public is urged to call the Carson City Sheriff’s office at…… MORE
New Details Released About a Weekend Shooting in Sparks
More details of a weekend shooting in Sparks have been revealed. Police say Jerry LaForge met with Evan Jacob, and an unnamed subject in the parking lot of 615 E. Lincoln Way. Four others were present, but not directly involved in the shooting. Following a short discussion, Jacob and the unnamed subject walked away from…… MORE
Congressman Mark Amodei Has a New Challenger
A Department of Agriculture manager is running for the Congressional seat held by Republican Mark Amodei. Clint Koble announced his run Monday. He is the first Democrat to formally announce a run for the seat; Republican Sharron Angle has announced her plans to challenge Amodei in the 2018 primary. Koble has been to the State…… MORE
Tahoe Has a New Fire Boat
The Tahoe Douglas Fire Department officially launched and dedicated its new fire boat. Marine 24 is a “floating fire hydrant” and rescue boat. The boat cost $450,000 and was purchased with support fromn homeowners in the area. TDFD Fire Marshall Eric Guevin says the boat will give fire fighters access to areas they could not…… MORE
One Lane of Southbound USA Parkway Closed This Week
One lane of southbound USA Parkway will be closed this week as the Nevada Department of Transportation installs a new roadway landscaping. Southbound USA Parkway will be reduced to a single lane through Friday, from about 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. The lane closure will take place from Interstate 80 to approximately one quarter…… MORE
ACLU Nevada Sends a Petition to Governor Brian Sandoval
The American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada sent a petition to Gov. Brian Sandoval, urging him to call off the execution of Scott Dozier. More than 615 Nevadans signed on to condemn the proposed use of an experimental drug combination. The ACLU of Nevada also called on Sandoval in a letter to keep the state’s…… MORE
The Mammovan Returns to Reno
Nevada Health Centers’ Mammovan is making stops in Reno area during November. These screenings are primarily for women age 40 and older; but screenings will be provided to those younger than 40 that have a physician referral. The Mammovan will be at the Community Health Alliance at 2244 Oddie, today from 8am to 340 pm.…… MORE
Crews Contain Small Brush Fire in Washoe Valley
Early Monday morning Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District responded to a brush fire at a Washoe Valley residence. Thanks to a quick response by TMFPD, the brush fire stayed contained to the residence, and did not spread more than 50 feet despite 30 mph winds. The cause of fire has been determined to have started…… MORE
