Reno Police searching for the suspect involved in an armed robbery at a gas station in Stead. According to police, the man entered the Sinclair gas station on Stead Boulevard just after 1 a.m Tuesday morning and demanded cash from the clerk while holding a gun. Police say the man left with an undisclosed amount…… MORE
Dem Candidates Plan To Meet With Reid
All three Democratic presidential candidates will meet in Las Vegas next month for a dinner hosted by Nevada Senator Harry Reid. The Nevada State Democratic Party made the announcement Monday that they were organizing the Battle Born/Battleground First in the West Caucus Countdown Dinner. The dinner will come about six weeks before the Democratic caucuses in…… MORE
NV Assemblywoman Speaks Out on Refugees
Nevada Assemblywoman Michele Fiore says she’s not OK with Syrian refugees and terrorists and wants to “end their miserable life.” The Republican lawmaker made the comments on a Las Vegas radio station this past weekend. Fiore was asked why she didn’t sign onto a letter from the Nevada Assembly Republican Caucus supporting a review of…… MORE
Freeway to be Dedicated to Fallen Deputy
The Nevada Department of Transportation will ceremonially dedicate the approximately nine-mile Carson City Freeway in the name of Deputy Carl Howell tomorrow. Howell was killed while responding to a domestic violence incident August 15th. One sign has been placed in each direction of the interstate near the East Fifth Street bridge over the freeway. he…… MORE
Uber Is Coming To Lake Tahoe
Uber plans to bring ridesharing to either side of Lake Tahoe before the end of the year. A recent agreement with Nevada allowed the company to launch simultaneously on the California and Nevada sides of Lake Tahoe. Company spokeswoman Laura Zapata says being fully regulated in Nevada makes it easier to launch in area where…… MORE
Sparks Police Bust Car Thief
A man is in jail after a Sparks Police officer observed a car on Victorian Avenue that matched the description of a vehicle reported stolen to Reno Police several days earlier. The officer confirmed the car had been reported stolen and tried to stop the vehicle. The vehicle immediately attempted to flee westbound on Victorian.…… MORE
Gov Brown Slams Nevada and Arizona Gun Laws
Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval is hitting back at comments California Governor Jerry Brown made about other states’ gun laws after the deadly shooting in San Bernadino. Brown said earlier this week that Nevada and Arizona’s looser gun laws are “a gigantic backdoor through which any terrorist can walk.” The Democratic governor was responding to some California…… MORE
Sparks Police Searching For Bank Robber
Sparks Police are looking for the man who robbed the First Independent Bank on Sparks Boulevard on Friday. Witnesses say the man, described as in his 20’s, six feet tall with a medium build walked into the bank at about 4:30 and gave a teller a note demanding money. The teller gave him an undisclosed…… MORE
All Washoe Schools Cleared of Norovirus
The Washoe County School District says all the schools on its Norovirus outbreak list have been removed, with Sparks High and Stead Elementary finally off the list. Gastrointestinal illness outbreaks in schools and day care centers sickened almost 2,000 staffers and faculty during fall 2015. Then came a week-long school break, which allowed for cleaning…… MORE
Computer Virus Affecting Local Businesses
A Reno computer business is warning it’s seen three incidents of CryptoLocker4 in the last week and thinks the virus might hit our area hard soon. Sierra Computer Group says the “ransom ware” encrypts files and attempts to extort money from computer users, and can encrypt all the machines on a network, disrupting business. CryptoLocker4…… MORE
