Washoe County and City of Reno Emergency officials have been warning the public for weeks about the danger of swimming or rafting on the Truckee River during spring runoff. Now Carson City is issuing the same warning about the Carson River. Officials say if you see someone fall into the Carson river, don’t go in…… MORE
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Brush Fire Damages Two Homes in Silver Springs
A brush and structure fire burning Thursday afternoon prompted a mutual aid call from Lyon County to surrounding agencies, including Carson City. The fire in the area of Idaho and Citrus streets in Silver Springs, closed roads for several hours as crews battled the blaze that spread to two homes on the street.… MORE
Governor Sandoval Signs Body Cam Bill Into Law
Governor Brian Sandoval has signed a dozen bills into law. The governor yesterday approved a statewide broadband modernization effort, an act requiring bodycams on most law enforcement officers, and a bill to make it easier to transition to State service from internship and student programs. The governor signed SB 176 sponsored by Senator Aaron Ford…… MORE
Pedestrian Hit by Car While Crossing Kietzke Lane
A vehicle vs bicycle crash closed Kietzke Lane at Stewart Street yesterday afternoon. According to Reno PD a man was walking his bicycle across the street when he was hit by the car. He’s now in the hospital with non life threatening injuries. Police say alcohol does not appear to be a factor in this…… MORE
Bills Focused on Women’s Health Sent to The Governor
Nevada lawmakers are sending Gov. Brian Sandoval several bills focused on assisting working mothers and reproductive health. Lawmakers gave final approval on Thursday to the first of two bills that would allow women to pick up 12 months of birth control pills at one time, and outlaw co-pays on contraception. The proposal would also codify…… MORE
School District Moving Forward With Plans For Wild Creek High School
The Washoe County School District will move forward with plans to study the possibility of building a high school at Wildcreek Golf Course. After all other agencies already approved the project, the RSCVA signed a letter of intent Thursday in support of the project. The school district needs the land currently owned by the county…… MORE
Local Teen Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison For Armed Robbery
The Washoe County District Attorney’s Office has sentenced 16-year-old Steven Murch of Reno, to 15 years in prison for robbing a Lemmon Valley 7-11 employee at gunpoint. Murch was sentenced on Wednesday to a maximum of 10 years in prison for robbery and a consecutive term of 5 years for having used a firearm. Due…… MORE
18-Wheeler Crashes Into Moonlite Bunny Ranch
One person has been arrested after crashing an 18-wheeler into the Moonlite Bunny Ranch east of Carson City. That’s according to Lyon County Sheriff’s deputies who were called to the scene early this morning. At this time it is unclear what caused them to crash. No injuries were reported.… MORE
One Man Hospitalized After Shooting at Downtown Park
One man has been hospitalized after a shooting at a park in downtown Reno. Police say the victim, who was shot in the head, was conscious when they found him at Barbara Bennett Park at Arlington Avenue and the Truckee River. Police say the man in his 20’s was alone in the park just before…… MORE
Two Men in Custody After Shots Fired Outside of Reno Bar
Police say two people are in custody after a gun was fired outside of a bar in downtown Reno last night. Officers responded to the area of Roff Way and W. 1st Street, near the Imperial Bar around 11 o’clock to a call of shots fired. According to police the shooting occurred during a fight…… MORE
