Pinehaven Fire Now 75% Contained

Reno’s Pinehaven fire is now at 75% containment at 512 acres. Full containment is expected on by Friday, according to a press-conference Wednesday.  Five homes were destroyed and an estimated 15 more structures were damaged in the blaze. Mayor Hillary Shieve talks about the emergency declaration enacted by her office: No cause has been determinedMORE

Have You Seen These Theft Suspects?

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office released photographs of suspects involved in thefts from the Famous Footwear at 911 Topsy Lane in northern Douglas County. The thefts were on Nov. 3 and Nov. 6.MORE

Multiple Homes Burned in Fire in Caughlin Ranch

The Pinehaven fire is now 5-percent contained. Crews have stopped forward progress on the wind-driven Fire burning in Caughlin Ranch. The fire has now burned a perimeter of 1,200 acres and has destroyed multiple homes and outbuildings. Reno Battalion Chief Mark Winkleman says the moisture is helping, but strong winds remain in the forecast. Winkleman…MORE

Reno Police Investigating a Shooting on Park Street

The Reno Police Department is looking for the suspect or suspects in a fatal shooting on Park Street. It was reported around 3:50 Sunday afternoon at an apartment complex on Park Street, just south of Kuenzli Street.  When officers arrived, they found a female inside one of the units. She was taken to Renown Medical…MORE

Shots Fired at Reno Apartment Complex

Reno Police are investigating after shots were fired at an apartment complex on Sky Valley Drive last night. Reno Police say they arrived on scene and heard shots coming from one of the units. RPD evacuated nearby apartments. They say the suspect was shooting through the door of his apartment with a rifle. Officials say…MORE

Reward Offered For Information About Halloween Hit & Run

Secret witness is now offering a $1,500 reward for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the suspect wanted in a recent hit and run It happened back on the evening of October 31st at the intersection of Wells Avenue and Moran St. 35 year old James Lester was walking across Wells when he…MORE

Washoe County Advises Only Immediate Family for Thanksgiving

Washoe County Health District Thursday announced that it is recommending people not have Thanksgiving gatherings with people who do not live in their immediate household. In a news release, health officials said they “recommending that residents refrain from attending or hosting any Thanksgiving gatherings with people outside of your household due to risk of COVID-19…MORE