The Nevada Department of Corrections says two inmates who walked away from a prison work camp were seen in Reno early Sunday afternoon. Corrections officials say 25 year old Nicco Donavan Way and 23 year old James Westbrook walked away from the camp located northeast of Lovelock. They were seen around 12:30 Sunday at a convenience…… MORE
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Hawken Fire Burning in Caughlin Ranch Area-Update
The Hawken Fire burning in the Caughlin Ranch area of west Reno is now estimated at about 278 acres with 75% containment. The fire started just after one o’clock Wednesday afternoon and quickly grew from an estimated 50 acres before rapidly leaping to 200 acres. 50 homes were threatened at one point. Evacuees were directed to…… MORE
It’s Time to Dump The Pump
The RTC is again joining with transit agencies across the country to encourage use of public and alternative transportation as part of the “Dump the Pump” movement. The American Public Transportation Association organizes this annual event to encourage everyone to travel in ways that create cleaner air, save money, reduce dependence on oil, and ease…… MORE
Reno Hawken Fire Threatens Caughlin Ranch
Update 4:15 pm: Caughlin Parkway is closed at the Eagles Nest subdivision in Caughlin Ranch due to the brush fire threatening the area. Firefighters are battling a 200 plus acre brush fire in SW Reno near Hawken and Pronghorn in the Caughlin Ranch area. At least five homes have been voluntarily evacuated as fire crews…… MORE
Police Looking For ATM Fraudsters
Reno Police are looking for two people spotted on surveillance photos allegedly depositing fraudulent checks into an ATM. Detectives are investigating a fraud case involving a man and woman in the Reno area. Over the course of the investigation, including surveillance, detectives identified the suspects as 24-year-old Harvey Parrish and 21-year-old Haley Douglas. They are…… MORE
Wooster Graduate Reported Missing
A student who graduated from Wooster High School Saturday has been reported missing, and the Reno Police Department is asking for the community’s help in locating him. Trenner Nolan was last seen leaving a graduation party at the Coconut Bowl in Sparks about 5 am Sunday. Nolan is described as a while male, 5′ 7″, weighing 160 pounds…… MORE
Orlando: How can I help?
(OrlandoSentinal) Overwhelmed by people wanting to donate blood to victims of the Pulse nightclub shooting, OneBlood asked donors to stop coming Sunday and schedule appointments over the next few days.… MORE
LAST DAY OF EARLY VOTING: HERE’S WHERE
Today is the last day you can vote early in the Silver State, so if you can’t get out today, you’ll have to wait until Nevada’s Primary Day, Tuesday, June 14th. There are dozens of places you can vote in northern Nevada. Early voting is easy, quick and allows you to avoid the lines and wait…… MORE
Defend America Tour In Reno
The Defend Freedom Tour is coming to Reno Friday night, (June 10th) to bring together veterans, military families, and other patriotic Americans, to make it loud and clear that our country is still worth fighting for. The event includes live music, inspirational speakers and ways to join the cause with Concerned Veterans of America. Get details on…… MORE
Retrial For Bike Gang Leader
An ex-motorcycle gang leader will be tried a second time, for killing a rival gang member during a 2011 casino shootout. 58-year-old Ernesto Gonzalez had been sentenced to up to life in prison after his conviction for the fatal shooting of Hells Angel Jeffrey Pettigrew. The Supreme Court threw out his earlier conviction in December,…… MORE
