Four masked suspects, one armed with a semi-automatic rifle, took items from a garage west of Shadow Mountain Park. Sparks Police say it happened Thursday about 1:40 p.m. in the 3000 block of Meadowlands Drive. Police say the victim left his garage door open and was working in his backyard. Three suspects, described only as…… MORE
Two Killed in Separate Head-On Crashes
A wrong-way driver was involved in several crashes on Interstate 80 Saturday afternoon before dying in a head-on crash near Wadsworth. Their name has not been released. The wrong-way driver drove for several miles and had several crashes before hitting a Jeep Grand Cherokee head-on. The status of the Jeep driver was not immediately available.…… MORE
Reno Councilwoman Naomi Duerr Talks to KOH About Her Reelection Campaign
Reno City Councilwoman Naomi Duerr is running for her third term in office representing Ward 2, and she sat down with KOH’s Daniela Sonnino to talk about the next four years, if she wins.… MORE
Mosquito Abatement Begins in Washoe County
Mosquito abatement begins this morning in Washoe County with the goal of preventing the spread West Nile virus. Washoe County Health District’s Vector Borne Disease Program will start larviciding applications in the North Valleys and Spanish Springs areas, and will end in South Washoe County. A total of 1,000 acres will be covered. The mosquito…… MORE
Nevada Law Enforcement Officers Memorial May 5th in Carson City
The 25th Annual Nevada Law Enforcement Officers Memorial ceremony will be held at the Capitol grounds in Carson City Thursday at 1 p.m. The service will honor the 144 Nevada Peace Officers that have died in the line of duty. Law enforcement agencies from across the state are expected to participate in the memorial service.…… MORE
Shot Fired During Car Theft in Sparks, One Arrested
The Sparks Police Department arrested a man Wednesday for possession of a stolen vehicle after a struggle in which a gun accidentally fired. It happened just before noon at a shopping center on Prater Way near McCarran Boulevard. Police say two men got into a fight and one pulled a gun to prevent his car…… MORE
Better Business Bureau Warns Nevadans of Text Scam
Did you get a text from Greater Nevada Credit Union recently with an urgent message that they’re closing your account? The Better Business Bureau says it’s a scam.… MORE
Northern Nevada Recognizes International Firefighter’s Day
Today is International Firefighters’ Day, a time to honor and remember the sacrifices of past firefighters who paid the ultimate sacrifice while protecting their communities. It’s also a day to show our appreciation to the dedicated firefighters who have served, and continue to serve, throughout the year. Since being established in 1888, four firefighters have…… MORE
Sparks Police Looking For An Armed Robbery Suspect
Sparks Police were called to the 711, on 15th Street early Tuesday morning on a report of an armed robbery. The suspect fled prior to Police arriving on scene. He is described as a white man, approximately 6-feet tall, wearing a blue sweatshirt, black sweatpants, a black ski mask, and armed with a handgun. The…… MORE
Judge Rules Jenny Brekhus Can Run For Reno Mayor
A Washoe County judge has ruled in favor of a Reno City Council member’s bid to run for mayor. The legal challenge was brought by William Mantle, who is also running for mayor. He argues that term limits make Jenny Brekhus ineligible because her currently elected term would last 12 years. But Judge Connie Steinheimer…… MORE
