SOC: Reno Mayor Will Speak When the President Does

Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve is set to deliver her fourth State of the City address Tuesday, February 5th, at 6 p.m. at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center. It’s the same time the President has scheduled the State of the Union Address. Reportedly the Mayor is urging people to tape the State of the Union and watch…MORE

Speed Limit Increased on I-80 in Some Sections Around The State

I-80 speed limits have been increased recently in some sections of the state, and the Nevada Highway Patrol wants the public to know that they’ll have extra patrols out looking for anyone going faster than the posted limit. Portions east of Sparks are now 80 miles per hour, and NHP will be using radar to…MORE

Man Accused of Sexual Assault in South Lake Tahoe Now on Immigration Hold

The man arrested in South Lake Tahoe for multiple sexual assaults on minors, is in the country illegally. 46-year-old Sergio Antonio Recendiz-Rodriguez, who has been placed on an immigration hold,allegedly committed the assaults at the Goodwill Store in South Lake Tahoe, where he was not an employee. He is charged with multiple counts of sexual…MORE

Arrest Made After Fatal DUI Crash on I-580

An arrest has been made in a Reno crash that killed a man. It happened about 4:43AM Sunday, on southbound Interstate 580 south of Moana Lane involving three vehicles. The preliminary investigation indicates the driver of a red Nissan pickup was traveling south on 580, south of Moana Lane. That driver hit the rear of…MORE

Standoff in Spanish Springs Ends With Suspect’s Suicide

A standoff in Spanish Springs has ended with what Washoe County Sheriff Darin Balaam says is the apparent suicide of the man inside the house. Fuggles Drive was closed in Spanish Springs from during the operation by the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to a home (Tuesday) for a domestic disturbance. No one other…MORE

Hiker Finds Human Remains North of Carson City

A hiker found human remains Tuesday around noon in the hills north of Carson City. The remains were found in the area of Goni Hills approximately 400 yards from the nearest dirt trail road. Detectives responded to the area and retrieved a human skull, jaw, and what appeared to be a single vertebra. The bones,…MORE

Man Killed at Nuclear Test Site

A man who entered a secure federal site near Las Vegas the government once used to test nuclear bombs has been shot and killed. The man reportedly failed to stop at a security gate Monday at the Nevada National Security Site, drove for about 8 miles, then parked and approached security officers and Nye County…MORE

Nevada Attorney General Warns About Event Scams, Resellers

Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford is warning consumers to be alert when purchasing tickets from a reseller, or for events advertised online. Nevada’s popularity as a tourist destination makes it a prime target for selling fake events and counterfeit tickets. Before purchasing tickets consumers should research the company hosting the event. Pay close attention to…MORE

Plans For a New Amphitheater in Victorian Square Move Forward

Plans for the new amphitheater in Victorian Square continue to move forward. In a unanimous vote, the Sparks City Council approved the request from Marnell Gaming to help pay for some of the construction costs of the 8,600 seat concert venue. Marnell Gaming, the company that owns The Nugget asked the Council for the nearly…MORE