(Reno, NV) — Richard Edwards is close to becoming the new chief of the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District. The district’s Board of Fire Commissioners unanimously appointed Edwards as chief on Monday. He has been serving as the Fire Chief and Deputy Director of Emergency Services for the City of Stockton, California since 2020. He…… MORE
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Man Arrested, Charged After Standoff in Downtown Reno
(Reno, NV) — A man is behind bars and faces several charges after a standoff with police in Downtown Reno. The man was arrested on Saturday afternoon, following the standoff that lasted several hours. Police say the man, identified as 27-year old Blue Jansma, pointed a gun at multiple people then ran into a nearby…… MORE
Suspect Peacefully Exits Apartment After Shooting in Sparks
(Sparks, NV) — A suspect is behind bars in connection with a shooting near Victorian Square in Sparks. The suspect was arrested on Sunday morning, after peacefully exiting an apartment complex and surrendering to police. The shooting happened at about three o’clock Sunday morning, after officers were called about a fight involving several people. Members…… MORE
Nevada Expected to Need $191M in Budget Cuts
(Carson City, NV) — The Nevada legislature is expected to be in need of 191-million dollars in budget cuts due to a projected revenue shortfall. That is according to an Economic Forum projection released on Thursday. State fiscal analysts blame it on decreasing tourism and spending, higher than expected inflation, and slowing growth in both…… MORE
Man Shot to Death in Front of Silver Legacy Casino
(Reno, NV) — A man is dead after a shooting in front of the Silver Legacy Resort Hotel and Casino in Downtown Reno. The shooting happened just before eight o’clock Thursday night. The suspect is still on the loose. Police say it was an isolated incident and there is no ongoing threat to the public.… MORE
Man Gets 56 Years in Prison For Child Sex Trafficking, Drug Charges
(Reno, NV) — A man from Reno has been sentenced to 56 years in prison after being convicted of child sex trafficking and drug charges. Thirty-one-year-old Matthew Edwards was sentenced on Thursday, after pleading guilty in two cases involving child sex trafficking and selling drugs. He was first arrested in December of 2022, after starting…… MORE
Tesla to Hire 1K+ Workers in Nevada For Semitruck Production
(Sparks, NV) — Tesla is planning to hire more than a thousand new workers in Nevada to build semitrucks. That is according to a report published in Business Insider this week. The electric vehicle maker is reportedly planning to begin production of the first units of its long-delayed semitrucks at the Gigafactory east of Sparks…… MORE
Harveys Lake Tahoe Changing its Name This Summer
(Stateline, NV) — Harveys Lake Tahoe in Stateline will be changing its name this summer. Starting on July 1st, it will be known as the Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe Hotel and Casino. The property will also undergo a 160-million-dollar renovation. Officials say it will include state-of-the-art upgrades, luxurious accommodations, and elevated dining and gaming. The…… MORE
Demolition of Former Reno Police Station Underway
(Reno, NV) — Demolition of the old Reno police station across from Greater Nevada Field is underway. The former station was replaced by the Reno Police Department’s new Public Safety Center. Demolition will likely take about two to three weeks. The new Reno Fire Department headquarters will be built on the site after demolition is…… MORE
Bear Captured at Apartment Complex in South Reno
(Reno, NV) — A bear that was captured at an apartment complex in south Reno is expected to be released into the mountains in west Reno today. Officials with the Nevada Department of Wildlife captured the bear on Tuesday, after recently reporting an increase in bear activity in residential areas. The bear, believed to be…… MORE
