Woman Faces Elderly Exploitation Charges

A 52 year old woman is facing nine felony counts of exploiting an elderly person, while she was employed at an unnamed Reno senior facility. Reno Police spokesman Tim Broadway says Jeanice Moore was booked on 200 thousand dollars bail, on nine charges of exploiting an elderly person and one count of theft over $3,500,…MORE

Two Gas Stations Robbed Tuesday Morning

Reno police are searching for the suspect who robbed a Chevron gas station on South Arlington Avenue. It happened around 12:30 this morning. According to police, the man walked into the store, pulled a gun on the clerk, and demanded money. He then ran off with an undisclosed amount of cash. The suspect is described…MORE

Biela In Court, Wants New Trial

James Biela is back in court. The man convicted of the kidnapping, rape and murder of 19 year old Briana Dennison claims he did not receive competent counsel during his first trial, and wants a new one.  The appeal hearing is expected to last for several days.MORE

Sheriff Allen Says Thanks

Sheriff Chuck Allen and  his staff at the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office are sending out  thanks to the citizens and visitors of Washoe County,  for the outpouring of gratitude that has been shared with all of the employees at the Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Allen says “The tragedy that occurred in Dallas only exemplifies the measures…MORE

Update: Two Firefighters Killed in Crash

A procession brought the bodies of two firefighters to Reno via Interstate 80 from Winnemucca, to the Washoe County Medical Examiner’s Office Monday. They are 27 year old Jacob Omalle, and 22 year old Will Hawkins, They were killed in a crash on Highway 140 north of Winnemucca that also sent a third firefighter to…MORE

Inmate Walks Away From Camp

The Nevada Department of Corrections reports that Steven R. Perry, a minimum security inmate, walked away from the Tonopah Conservation Camp shortly before 8 a.m. Sunday. Perry is a 47-year-old white male, 5’7″ tall with blue eyes, long grey hair, and weighing approximately 150 pounds. He was last seen wearing blue jeans, a white t-shirt…MORE

New Sewer Rates For Sparks Customers

If you haven’t noticed it already, residents in the City of Sparks are subject to new sewer rates on their quarterly bill, as of July 1st. The new rate affects only the sewer portion of the bill, not the storm drain, river flood or other rates. For single-family residential customers, the change comes in the…MORE

Woman Killed in Spanish Springs Crash

A two vehicle crash on Pyramid Hwy north of Spanish Springs Saturday resulted in the death of a mother of two, riding in one of the vehicles. The NHP says the crash happened around 11:15 am just north of Axe Handle Canyon Road. It involved an SUV, which overturned, and a sedan. NHP officials say…MORE

“Biggest Little City”Arch Goes Dark for Dallas

Reno’s “Biggest Little City” Arch will go dark on Friday, July 8, to honor 5 Dallas police officers killed in a sniper ambush Thursday night. Reno Police Chief Jason Soto and Mayor Hillary Schieve condemned the violence in statements. Soto said: “The Reno Police Department works diligently in our region to gain the community’s trust. We have…MORE

Dumping Video May be Hoax

Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is saying that soil samples they’ve had tested don’t contain any chemicals or hazardous materials after a viral video on YouTube showed workers at Production Pattern and Foundry pouring an unknown liquid on the ground. The agency is still trying to figure out what the contents of the…MORE