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National Fraternity Revokes Reno Chapter

A national college fraternity has revoked the charter of the chapter at the University of Nevada, Reno, where an 18-year-old pledge died following a fall down a stairway in October. Lexington Kentucky based Sigma Nu, announced the action against its chapter at UNR this week. The campus student conduct office last month suspended Sigma Nu’s…MORE

Reward Offered in Mail Theft

Secret Witness is offering a cash reward of $1,000 in a mail theft case. They want the suspects who ripped off the mailbox cluster at the Donner Springs Village Mobile Home Park on Boca Way in Reno. Saturday January 7th and again on Wednesday January 11th, the pair pried open the boxes. This is a…MORE

Car Thief Arrested in Fallon

A Fallon man is accused of stealing a car Thursday, then trying to evade authorities who tried to stop him. 27 year old Ryan Neil McAfee, is alleged to have stolen a car from the south side of Fallon that was left to warm up Thursday morning. About 15 minutes after it was reported stolen,…MORE

Clinger Investigation: “Incomplete And Biased”

The attorney likely to file a lawsuit against the City of Reno is blasting the investigations that essentially cleared ex-city manager Andrew Clinger of sexual harassment. Mark Mausert says the probes were expensive and ineffective, and labels them “Incomplete and biased.” Two of the women involved in the accusations have left city employment, another has…MORE

Richard West Jr Again Denied Release

At a retention hearing this week, a federal judge again denied a release request from Richard West Jr. The magistrate says there’s no new information that would reverse the decision to keep him in jail without bail. West and eight others including a Family Care Doctor are accused of running a conspiracy to illegally distribute…MORE

Sexual Assault Suspect Arrested

Washoe County Sheriff’s detectives have arrested a man after issuing a call for witnesses to a sexual assault in Golden Valley. 21-year-old Caleb Lundgren of Reno is charged with one count of Sexual Assault as part of the investigation of a January 3rd incident. The reported assault of a woman happened at a party at…MORE

Raiders May Move To Vegas Without Adelson

The Raiders have apparently been knocking heads with casino mogul Sheldon Adelson, and could decide to try to move to Las Vegas, without his investment. Since the legislature approved a room tax hike to fund the stadium, the Raiders and Adelson have been unable to make a deal. The owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers says…MORE

Suspect In Fatal Hit And Run Arrested

Reno police have arrested 25-year-old Joseph Vilardi in connection with a fatal hit and run last week. Police say Vilardi is the driver who hit and killed 32- year-old Jason Leach at the intersection of Holcomb and Pueblo in Reno January 4th Vilardi was arrested during a joint operation conducted by the Reno Police Department…MORE

Nevada Drought Over?

The US Drought monitor now says Nevada is 63% drought free, at this time last year 99% of the state was under drought conditions. We all know what’s been happening. The first ten days of January make this the 12 wettest month for Washoe County since 1893. The rain total for the new year is…MORE

Flood Risks Remain in Northern Nevada

The northern Nevada region continues to experience emergency conditions due to severe weather. Crews and first responders are working around the clock to clear snow, place sandbags in key locations and remove drain blockages to prevent flooding. The National Weather Service in Reno reports that rain and snowfall for the first 10 days of January…MORE