The Washoe County District Attorney’s Office has announced a guilty verdict for a man convicted of five DUI’s. 33-year-old Jose Alejandro Figueroa,of Reno was found guilty after a two-day trial in District Court. Sentencing is set for November. He faces up to 15 years in prison. Police say on January 1, an off-duty officer who…… MORE
Woman Injured in Hit & Run Crash on Rock Boulevard
The Sparks Police Department is investigating a hit-and-run crash. It happened just before 8 p.m. Friday, at the Rivers Edge RV park on Rock Boulevard. Investigators say a woman was driving a 2014 Silver Chrysler 200 when she was hit by an older model red Chevy Silverado. The woman says after she got out of…… MORE
Sparks Police Investigating Say Suspicious Death is a Homicide
Sparks police are investigating a suspicious death after a body was found in parking lot. Officers responded to the area of 22nd Street and Victorian Avenue for a disturbance call just before 7 a.m. Saturday. When they got there, they found a body of a man in the parking lot of a nearby motel. He…… MORE
City of Sparks Installing Pedestrian Safety Flags Along Vista Boulevard
The city of Sparks is installing pedestrian safety flags at various Vista Blvd. intersections for increased pedestrian visibility and safety. The project is part of an overall Be Safe! Be Seen! campaign brought before the Sparks City Council by girl scouts from Troop 1019. Transportation Manager Amber Sosa says, “The Girl Scouts reached out to…… MORE
REMSA Offering Free Flu Shots For Homebound Adults
The Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority is offering free flu shots, to 100 Washoe County homebound adults. Beginning Tuesday, citizens who meet the criteria are encouraged to call 353-0807 to make an appointment to receive a free flu shot. To be eligible for the free flu shot you must live in REMSA’s main service area…… MORE
Learn The Signs of Drug Abuse at Grace Church Exhibit
Do you know the signs of drug abuse? RALI Cares, also known as the Prescription Abuse Leadership Initiative, and Grace Church invite you out tonight to learn what to look for inside their simulation trailer. … MORE
Amodei Now Supporting the Impeachment Inquiry, Tells Nevada Indy, “Let’s See Where it Goes”
Nevada Republican Congressman Mark Amodei wont say if he believes the President committed an impeachable offense , but he is telling the Nevada Independent he is supporting the House Impeachment Inquiry. Amodei told the Independent, let’s put it through the process and see what happens. Amodei says he believes congress is justified to look into…… MORE
Suspect Named In Carson City Stabbing
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office has identified the suspect in the stabbing of a man Wednesday, and is asking for the public’s help finding him. Deputies responded to N. Carson Street around noon for reports of a person who had been stabbed. Authorities say the victim drove himself home before receiving medical attention. Detectives identified…… MORE
Tesla Expects Record Car Sales For the Quarter
Tesla thinks they’ll sell 100,000 cars this quarter, a first for the company, according to an email that CEO Elon Musk has sent to his employees. Hitting that target would be “an incredibly exciting milestone for our company” said Musk in the email, which was reported by Electrek. A person familiar with the email confirmed…… MORE
Nevada Gaming Win Statewide Remains Strong, Tops Last Year
Nevada’s nonrestricted gaming licensees reported a total “Gaming win” of $952,404,403 for August 2019. This amounts to a 4.30% increase compared to August 2018. More than 791 million of the total came from Clark County. Washoe County’s share was more than 86 million, South Lake Tahoe raked in more than 23 million and Carson Valley…… MORE
