One person was injured in a shooting in Sun Valley early this morning. Investigators say the man was shot in the parking lot of the Sierra Point Apartments on El Rancho Drive just after midnight. He was taken to the hospital with unknown injuries. Deputies are looking for suspects but have not released a description.… MORE
Rescue Crews Pull Body From Washoe Lake
Rescue crews with the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District found a body in Washoe Lake where a kayaker was reported to be in distress. The man’s name has not been released. The sheriff’s office said the death does not appear to be suspicious. Rescuers were called to Washoe Lake last night about 7 p.m. when…… MORE
Sparks Mayor Ron Smith Talks to KOH About Drag Queen Story Hour
Sparks Mayor Ron Smith has received dozens of email since an RGJ article he says, misquoted him about Drag Queen Story Hour, it said he tried to stop it, he’s now trying to set the record straight.… MORE
FaceApp Users May Have Signed Away Their Right to Privacy
A popular app that can show you what you’d look like if you were older or younger has become viral on social media, but everyone who downloaded the app may have signed their rights away. The St. Petersburg, Russia company behind the app can now use your pictures in commercial advertising, and they also have…… MORE
The Future of 4th Street Will be in Neon
A project to turn West Fourth Street into the “Neon Line District’ has begun. Two years ago, the owners of the Gold Dust West–Jacobs Entertainment–bought the Sands Regency and started making changes. That included buying whole blocks of property and demolishing dilapidated structures. With $100 million spent, and 20 city blocks, Jacobs Entertainment has room…… MORE
Ten Year Burning Man Agreement Approved by The BLM
The ten year agreement with the organizers of “Burning man” has been approved by the Bureau of Land Management. It caps the festival at 80 thousand attendees. The event starts the weekend before Labor Day.… MORE
TMFPD Releases Dust Devil Warning in Sun Valley & Spanish Springs
The Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District is warning residents in Sun Valley and Spanish Springs to expect to see dust devils in the area where the Jasper Fire burned. They will look like smoke columns, but you should not be alarmed. A Sierra Front Type 3 team has demobilized. The Jasper Fire burned 1,165 acres…… MORE
Reno Man Faces 45 Years in Prison After Casino Burglary
A man accused of burglarizing and stealing from the Peppermill, who was caught on security cameras, has been convicted. 31 year old Nathaniel Smith of Reno was convicted of three counts of burglary and two counts of Grand Larceny. He allegedly stole more than $29,000 in electronics and power tools, and now faces 45 years…… MORE
Hidden Valley Man Missing, Family Concerned
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help finding a Hidden Valley man not seen by his family since Saturday. 38 year old Scott Madden, was last seen near his Rough Rock Road home at 9:45 p.m. on Saturday. The sheriff’s office described Madden as white, 6 feet, 4 inches tall, with brown hair…… MORE
New Art Space Coming to Sparks Victorian Square
The City of Sparks unveils its newest art gallery Thursday with its partner Sierra Arts in the heart of Victorian Square—The Depot Gallery, 831 Victorian Ave, next to the train display. The public is invited to Victorian Square to celebrate all things art or Reimagined Art. All activities are centered around the theme of upcycling…… MORE
