The Reno Muni Court is offering a little forgiveness. But it’s not going to last too long. If you have a warrant in your name from Reno Muni court, you have a chance to clear it up, without having the “bracelets” put on. Reno Municipal Court will forgive most defendants with outstanding traffic and/or minor…… MORE
High Speed Rail Legislation Introduced
Senators Dean Heller and Harry Reid and Congressman Joe Heck introduced legislation to advance high speed passenger rail service between Las Vegas and Southern California. Their bill removes federal red tape and promotes the most efficient and cost effective route for the proposed “XpressWest” rail project, that will connect Las Vegas to Los Angeles with…… MORE
McQueen High Has Its Tractor Back
The Washoe County School District has its tractor back. Sometime between 3 and 6 Thursday morning, someone stole a tractor from the maintenance facility at McQueen High School. It was a 1981 Case 380L yellow tractor. Thursday afternoon, someone called Reno police to report having seen the tractor in a neighborhood near the school. Police…… MORE
Detectives Continue to Investigate Suspicious Death
Carson City sheriff’s detectives continue to investigate a suspicious death after the discovery of a body in a sleeping bag found in a shallow grave on Lone Mountain and Roop Street, by a hiker, a year ago. An autopsy showed the body is that of a woman with reddish/blond hair, between 4′ 6″ and 5′…… MORE
Body Found East of Carson City Identified
The Carson City Sheriff’s Coroner’s Office has confirmed the identity of the man found in a car February 26th, East of Carson City. The deceased has been identified as 49 year old Steven Deselle. The Coroner has determined the cause of death to be a suicide by gunshot.… MORE
Aging Bridge Replaced by NDOT
The Nevada Department of Transportation has replaced an aging bridge on State Route 115/Harrigan Road south of Fallon. The new bridge is open to traffic but is unpaved final paving will happen this spring. The Harrigan Road bridge crossing the “L” Line Canal was originally constructed in 1923, and the bridge’s deteriorating supports needed replacing.… MORE
Burglar Caught at Scene of The Crime
Reno Police have arrested a man on suspicion of burglary last night after he was reportedly discovered inside a closed business. Police say owners of an adjoining business noticed an interior access ladder to an attic was in the down position and heard sounds in the attic. Shortly after 7:00 they called police, who say…… MORE
UNR Police Chief Honored
The National Association of Campus Safety Administrators, the nation’s largest association of campus safety professionals, has chosen University of Nevada, Reno Police Chief Adam Garcia as its Police Director of the Year. In his role as director since 2001, Garcia has expanded the size and diversity of University Police Services. Garcia serves on the Nevada…… MORE
Fatal Accident in Carson City
One woman is dead after being struck by a vehicle near the Slot World Casino in Carson City last night just after 8pm. The 46-year-old woman was hit by a mini-van while using the crosswalk. She was transported to Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center where she was pronounced dead. According to the Sheriff’s Office, this…… MORE
Car Charging Station Opens in Beatty
There’s a new charging station for electric cars, between Reno and Las Vegas. Gov. Brian Sandoval cut the ribbon at the Eddie World gas station in Beatty. Some of the ports at the station can fully recharge a car in four hours, while others can charge a car to 80 percent in 30 minutes. This…… MORE
