University of Nevada, Reno is relocating 30 employees who work inside their Facility Services building because low levels of radiation have been detected. The university got a call in September from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, saying they needed to test that building because back in the early 1920’s the US Bureau of Mines used it…… MORE
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Reno Man Who Targeted The Elderly Sentenced to Life in Prison
A Reno man who targeted the elderly for robberies has been sentenced to life in prison, after being convicted on multiple counts. The crimes involved elderly victims attacked in their own homes, including a 74 year old Reno man who was severely beaten, bound, gagged and repeatedly Tazered at gunpoint. The sentence ensures that 19…… MORE
City Council Considering Using Blight Funds to Fix Traner Pool
The city of Reno will consider using “blight” funds to fix the vandalism that forced the closure of Traner Pool for the summer of 2017. Mayor Hillary Schieve confirmed the idea to KOLO 8 News, but it’s not on any upcoming council agenda. Damage to the facility included stolen electrical and plumbing equipment, and the…… MORE
Sparks Fire Department Rescues Person From Truckee River
Sparks Fire Department responded to a report of a person who’d fallen in the Truckee River at Fisherman’s Park. Sparks Police Officers on scene verified a victim in the water headed down river. The victim was successfully rescued from the water by a rescue swimmer and Advanced Resuscitation efforts were performed on scene by Sparks…… MORE
Senator Catherine Cortez-Masto Hosting Town Hall Meeting in Reno
Senator Catherine Cortez Masto is hosting a town hall meeting in Reno this Saturday starting at 12:30. The event will be at the Reno High School Theater 395 Booth St. Parking is available in the south parking lot. Attendees are asked to access the theater through south entrance. To make sure you have a seat,…… MORE
Civil Air Patrol Searching For Missing Airplane
Members of Civil Air Patrol’s California Wing are assisting the Sierra County Sheriff’s Office in the search for a missing Socata aircraft with two people on board. The small plane left the Truckee-Tahoe Airportjust before 4PM Monday. Family members reported the aircraft overdue Monday night when the crew didn’t arrive at Petaluma Municipal Airport. The…… MORE
Reno PD Investigating Fatal Crash That Shut Down South McCarran
Reno Police are investigating a fatal accident that shut down South McCarran Boulevard in both directions between Mayberry Drive and Plumb Lane last night. Police say a motorcyclist collided with a truck that was pulling out of the Mayberry Landing Boutique Shopping Center just after 6 o’clock. According to investigators speed appears to be a…… MORE
No Bail For Former Ski Instructor Accused of Producing Child Pornography
A judge has ordered a former children’s ski instructor at a Lake Tahoe resort held without bail indefinitely pending his federal trial on child pornography charges. Judge William Cobb refused to set any bail conditions Tuesday for 26-year-old Stephan L. DeGraffenreid. He’s accused of photographing young children in a bathroom at a rural daycare center…… MORE
Sheriff’s Detectives Release Photo of Fraud Suspect
Washoe County Sheriff’s detectives are looking for 38 year old Amber Hitchcock, suspected of trying to cash fraudulent checks at local casinos. Hitchcock was most recently caught on video at Hobey’s Casino in Sun Valley in early February. She’s described as five feet four inches tall, around 180 pounds with hazel eyes and reddish-blonde, shoulder…… MORE
Reno Police Looking for Car Burglary Suspects
Reno Police are looking for two people believed to be involved in a rash of vehicle burglaries. The man and woman were last seen driving a white or silver passenger car. Police say most of the burglaries have taken place in northwest Reno.… MORE
