Lawyers for Wilber Ernesto Martinez-Guzman say they plan to file a motion to have him declared mentally disabled. Martinez-Guzman, accused of murdering four people in Northern Nevada, appeared for a status check Monday. Public defender, John Arrascada, notified the court Martinez-Guzman’s IQ is 66 and may be lower by other measuring standards. They are planning…… MORE
Ophir Fire in Washoe Valley Contained at Fifteen Acres
The Ophir Fire burning in Washoe Valley was stopped at 15 acres according to Sierra Front. No structures were threatened, and no injuries were reported. Both TMFPD and Bureau of Land Management crews assisted in the fight. The fire was first reported about 3:00pm Sunday, east of Little Washoe Lake near Ophir Road.… MORE
Beto Returning to Reno Saturday
Democratic presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke is coming to Reno and Minden on Saturday, Aug. 3. O’Rourke is then scheduled to speak at the Reno Backyard Town Hall at on Hidden Valley Court at 3:30 p.m. He’ll then go to a Minden Town Hall hosted by the Douglas County Democrats at 5:45 p.m.… MORE
Reno Police Investigating Shooting at South Virginia & Gentry
The Reno Police Department is investigating a drive-by shooting in the area of South Virginia Street and Gentry Way Sunday night. Police said the incident started as a confrontation between at least two people. It was not immediately clear if anyone was injured.… MORE
Still Time to Support Operation Backpack
You still have a few days to help out Operation Backpack, an effort by Volunteers of America to collect school supplies for disadvantaged children. The campaign wraps up Friday, and they’re trying to out do their record from last year of 800 back packs. If you’d like to donate a new backpack that’s filled with…… MORE
Law Firm Claims Former Henderson City Attorney Wasted City Funds
A law firm hired by the City of Henderson says former City Attorney Josh Reid anonymously made public records requests and false complaints, that cost the city money. The law firm Bailey Kennedy says the alleged misbehavior cost the city more than $150,000, according to the Las Vegas Review Journal. Reid says the allegations are…… MORE
TMCC Launches Website For New Sports Program
Truckee Meadows Community College has launched their new sports website, so you can find out about the players and coaches on their soccer team, get the game schedules, and even watch the matches on their live stream. Athletic Director Tina Ruff says this also opens up opportunities for the players. See the new site at…… MORE
National Weather Service Reno Predicting Another Hot Week
If you work outside or plan to exercise, make sure you have plenty of water handy because daytime temps are going to be hot according to the National Weather Service Reno.… MORE
Is The City of Reno Spending Too Much Too Soon? One Councilmember Thinks So
The City of Reno has decided to get a medium term obligation bond for fire equipment, and will sell a number of properties to help pay for the RGJ building to house the Reno Police Department, but one Reno City Council member spoke out against both decisions because she believes the city’s spending too much…… MORE
Fatal Crash on Virginia Street Near Bonanza Casino
[KOH] – One person died in a crash on North Virginia Street near Parr Boulevard just after 4pm Friday, the Reno Police Department reported. Four people total were taken to the hospital, police said, all from a car involved in the crash. Although the injuries to three occupants did not appear life-threatening, the driver was pronounced…… MORE
