The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a hoax call that made deputies and SWAT temporarily unavailable.… MORE
Power-Sonic Coming to Reno
Dermody Properties, recently leased 40,750 square feet in Building 4 of LogistiCenter℠ at I-80 in Reno to Power-Sonic. A global leader in design, marketing, distribution and application support of high-quality energy storage solutions, Power-Sonic Corporation’s products are used in a variety of industrial and electronic applications serving end markets including life safety, medical, utilities and…… MORE
Washoe County D.A. Says Investigation Shows Officer-Involved Shooting Was Justified
Washoe County District Attorney Chris Hicks has found two police officers justified for shooting and killing a man after a chase January 24th. The DA’s Office says the shooting took place when two SPD officers saw 27-year-old Humberto Vera-Munoz speeding through Sparks and chased him, eventually stopping him. He got out of his car, pulled…… MORE
Nevada Tops for Home Break-ins?
A report from a company called “A Secure Life,” says Nevada is one of the top states when it comes to home break ins. Nevada is sixth of the list of states with the most home burglaries, after new Mexico, Mississippi, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Arkansas. The state with the fewest break in per 100,000 residents.…… MORE
Sheep Go to Work to Prevent Fires Around Carson City
“Carson Now,” is reporting that as we are on the cusp of fire season in Northern Nevada, a team of wildfire preventers are again at work. They are sheep from the Borda Family Lamb Ranch. That’s a 100 year old business that has been used for years to reduce fire damage, by munching down dry…… MORE
Commission on Judicial Selection Submits Three Names to Replace Dave Humke
The Commission on Judicial Selection has forwarded three names to Gov. Steve Sisolak to fill the Washoe District Court judge position, open after David Humke’s resignation. They nominated 41 year old Jennifer Helen Rains, of the Washoe County Public Defender’s Office; 48 year old Tamatha R. Schreinert, of Silverman Kattelman Springgate; and 59 year old…… MORE
Food Bank Holding Nutrition Classes For Seniors
The Food Bank of Northern Nevada is hosting “Seniors Eating Well ” nutrition classes beginning April 26th at Lazy 5 Park.… MORE
Teacher’s Warehouse Looking For Donations of Office Supplies
The Education Alliance of Washoe County is encouraging anyone with extra office supplies to donate them this week to the Teacher’s Warehouse.… MORE
Positive Job Numbers in Nevada
Employment in Nevada increased by 1,700 jobs in March and is up 47,200 over the year, according to the state Department of Employment and Training. The state’s unemployment rate in March declined over the month by 0.1 percentage point to 4.2 percent, the lowest since 2007, and is down half a percentage point when compared…… MORE
Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Looking For Home Invasion Suspects
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is looking for three suspects in a home invasion in Sun Valley Monday. According to the victim, three people asked for help with a vehicle, and then forced their way inside with guns. They told the victim that they were looking for someone, but left when that person wasn’t found.…… MORE
