The Nevada County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a woman, whose body was found on the road under Interstate 80 shortly after 6 Monday morning. The body was found near the Farad off-ramps and is considered suspicious death, but it is not clear what the cause of death is. The woman has not…… MORE
Lewdness Suspect Found Dead
A suspect in a lewdness with minors case has been found dead. 36 year old Eric Zika was accused of groping a ten year old girl who went to his home to collect a donation for a school project February 3rd. Zika was found dead March 18th in a home in Willows, California. The Reno…… MORE
Laxalt Fights EPA’s Racing Regulations
Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt, joined seven other attorneys general in a letter to the EPA, urging the agency to remove language from a proposed rule that creates regulations for competitive racing vehicles, not driven on public streets. EPA’s new regulations would now apply to activities such as National Hot Rod Association racing, drag racing,…… MORE
Sisters File Suit Against The Nevada Donor Network
Three sisters are suing the Nevada Donor Network. They say nonprofit was misleading when a representative convinced them to allow tissue to be harvested from their mother. The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports Kristine Fagone and her sisters say, when their mother died unexpectedly, the Nevada Donor Network, called to ask if it could harvest tissue…… MORE
Local Family Displaced By Duplex Fire
Reno firefighters are working to determine the cause of a fire that started in the basement of a duplex. Firefighters were called about 8 Monday morning to smoke in the home in the 200 block of Sinclair Street. They rescued a dog; nobody else was home. Damage is significant enough that the family will be…… MORE
KOLO 8 Wins Prestigious Award For KOLOCares
The National Association of Broadcasters has announced its 2016 Celebration of Service to America Awards, including an honor for KOLO-TV. The Gray Television owned and ABC affiliate, is the first television or radio station from the state of Nevada to receive this prestigious honor. KOLO-TV is being honored for its KOLOCares campaign, which provides assistance…… MORE
Body Found At Scene of Domestic Disturbance
Washoe County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a domestic dispute call at a home on Lightning Court in Sun Valley Sunday night, but when they arrived they discovered one person dead. Deputies are not releasing any details about the investigation at this time or the identity of the victim. Authorities say they are not looking for…… MORE
Stolen Vehicle Leads To Chase in Sun Valley
Two people are in custody after fleeing the scene of a car crash in Sun Valley early this morning. Deputies say they were in pursuit of an assumed stolen car, when the driver of the Honda lost control at 8th and Klondike around midnight, crashing into a fence. Deputies say four occupants in the vehicle…… MORE
Pyramid McCarran Project Begins, Expect Delays
For awhile it will be a nuisance for drivers headed into or out of Spanish Springs, as the Pyramid Way – North McCarran intersection project begins Monday. This intersection is traversed by about 60,000 vehicles daily and it’s a high-crash location. Drivers should plan for delays. Early traffic controls include closures of several roads at…… MORE
Open Enrollment Extended For Prepaid Tuition Program
The Nevada State Treasurer’s Office is extending the open enrollment period for the Nevada Prepaid Tuition Program until the end of April. The program locks in tomorrow’s in-state tuition at today’s prices, meaning parents and students won’t have to pay more when tuition costs increase in the future. Program benefits may be used at any…… MORE
