A fire at an apartment building on High Street forced several residents to evacuate. The blaze broke out Monday morning around 9:30. Investigators say the fire was discovered in the space between the first and second floors of the building. The flames were kept to one unit. The cause is under investigation.… MORE
Latest Snowpack Numbers From Mt. Rose
Snowpack at Mt. Rose Ski Resort was measured at 196% of normal at the first official measurement of the Winter on Monday. Scientists found the snow depth was 128 inches. Recent storms have boosted all of our areas snowpacks, but have really helped the ones to the south, with the Walker River basin coming in…… MORE
Washoe County Animal Services Looking For Woman And Dog Involved in Attack
Washoe County Regional Animal Services is asking for the public’s help finding a woman and her dog who were allegedly involved in an attack. Animal services said the woman is Heather Brashear, described as white in her 30s and possibly homeless. The dog, Bandit, is a tan-and-white pit bull mix. The attack happened last Thursday…… MORE
Two Men Caught on Camera Allegedly Burglarizing Cars in Sparks
The Sparks Police Department arrested two men early Sunday after a business owner watching on a security camera saw them allegedly trying to break into vehicles. Police arrested 35-year-old Christopher Bruffett, and 25-year-old Vincent Wilks. Both are charged with motor vehicle tampering, possession of burglary tools and parole violation. Police said the owner of a…… MORE
Reno Police Looking for Driver Who Injured a Pedestrian
Reno Police are looking for vehicle involved in a traffic incident early Thursday morning. Around 1:30 a.m., the Reno Police Department, Reno Fire, and REMSA all responded to the intersection of Mill Street and Kirkman for reports of a person who was struck by a car while lying in the roadway. The vehicle failed to…… MORE
Body Cam Footage Released in Officer-Involved Shooting
The Reno Police Department has released the body camera footage from the officer involved shooting that took place on January 8th. Reno Police officers responded to an apartment complex on Sky Valley Dr. on a call of suspicious circumstances. After an interaction with two men, multiple shots were exchanged between two Reno police officers and…… MORE
Sparks Police Investigating Armed Robbery
Sparks Police are investigating a robbery at a vape shop on G Street. Police say an armed man walked in to “Yum Yum’s Vapor & Head Shop” last night, demanded cash and left with an undisclosed amount of money. He is described as a man of unknown race, 5-9, wearing a tie dyed San Francisco…… MORE
Douglas County Launches Flood Damage Assessment Tool
Douglas County has deactivated the flood call center. The call center was established to respond to the January flooding, and will be reactivated if a need arises. The County has created a has launched a damage assessment tool, where the public can report damage to structures and infrastructure in Douglas County, where residents can report…… MORE
Investigators Looking For Attempted Kidnapping Suspect
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help finding a suspect who allegedly tried to kidnap a CVS employee on Monday. It happened just before 5pm at the CVS on North Carson St. The sheriff’s office says the suspect loitered in the store for about an hour, then grabbed a female employee…… MORE
Reward Offered For Information About Fatal Hit And Run
An early morning fatal hit and run closed Probasco and East Prater Tuesday morning. Sparks Police said it happened just before 6:30 in the morning near I Street. Investigators say a woman was crossing the street when she was struck by a driver. She was later pronounced dead at the hospital. Witnesses told police the…… MORE
