Sparks Police are looking for a driver who injured a 10-year-old boy Saturday. Police responded to the single vehicle versus pedestrian accident around 5:45 Saturday evening. When they arrived, a short investigation determined that a vehicle had struck a child and that the driver immediately fled the scene, never even exiting the vehicle to check…… MORE
Special Session Will Focus on NFL Stadium
Governor Sandoval has backed off from a proposal to provide more education funds at next weeks special session, and now says legislators will focus solely on a proposed hotel tax increase to fund an NFL stadium, a convention center expansion and more police officers in the Las Vegas area. That’s a change from earlier this…… MORE
Ground Breaking For Marijuana Facility
Med Men, a cannabis management and capital firm from Southern California, has broke ground on a new facility in Sparks that will house a 45,000 square foot marijuana cultivation and production operation. This is the first location in a series of marijuana growing facilities that are being built across the country, and in Canada, by…… MORE
Memorial Service Planned For Fire Fighters
Four firefighters who died in the line of duty this year will have plaques bearing their names added at the Nevada Firefighters’ Memorial. The memorial service is on Saturday, October 15th at 10am, and those being honored include Justin Randall Beebe with the United States Forest Service, Brent Cooper with the North Las Vegas Fire…… MORE
Another Phone Scam Making The Rounds
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has learned that individuals are calling members of the community and identifying themselves as a deputy from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. The caller tells the resident that they failed to show up for jury duty, and have an active warrant. The impersonator even states dates of notices and case…… MORE
Man Arrested For Stabbing Father
A domestic stabbing leads to an arrest in Carson City. Just after midnight Thursday morning, deputies responded to a of a stabbing in the 2000 block of College Parkway. A 48 year old man suffered multiple stab wounds in domestic dispute with his adult son. 25 year old Christopher Markley turned himself in– the victim…… MORE
Water Main Break Closes E. Huffaker Lane
Crews are on scene of an 18-inch water main break at the intersection of Longley Lane and E. Huffaker Lane. According to the Truckee Meadow Water Authority, the break occurred around 9:00 o’clock last night. Eastbound Huffaker will remain closed while crews work to repair the hole.… MORE
Car Crashes Into an Apartment Building
A local driver is being treated for non-life threatening injuries after crashing their car into an apartment building on Dickerson Road last night. The driver, who has not been identified, crashed into their own apartment just before 8 o’clock. No one else was injured in the accident, and no citations were issued.… MORE
Trump in Reno, Thousands in Attendance
Donald Trump promised America is going to start winning again. Trump told an enthusiastic crowd at the Reno Sparks Convention Center, his economic policy is simple “Jobs.” He also says he will protect the second amendment, claiming Clinton wants to take it away. Trump also pledged to end illegal immigration and bring back manufacturing jobs,…… MORE
Life in Prison For Sparks Sex Offender
A Sparks man was sentenced to life in prison for sexually abusing a child over a span of 15 years. This sentence ensures the defendant will serve a minimum of 20 years in prison before being eligible for parole. 51 year old Jose Concepcion Moreno-Padilla, was sentenced on one count of Sexual Assault and one…… MORE
