The Sparks Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a theft suspect from Scheels. On Friday, January 11 at about 3:30pm the suspect entered Scheels and attempted to steal $400.00 worth of merchandise. When he was confronted by loss prevention personnel, the suspect dropped some of the merchandise and ran out of…… MORE
Woman Who Ran Over Vegas Manicurist Arrested
Krystal Whipple, the woman suspected of striking and killing a Las Vegas nail salon worker with her car, is under arrest in Glendale, Arizona. She ran over the manicurist, after saying she was going to get money from her car to pay the $35 bill, after her fraudulent credit card was declined. Instead she tried…… MORE
Reno Crews Respond to Apartment Fire on North Virginia
The Reno Fire Department responded to the Siegel Suites Nevadan on N. Virginia Street last night. There was a small fire in a unit on the 14th floor – possibly caused by a microwave oven – but the fire sprinklers extinguished it. The water damage displaced people from six units. Ten fire trucks and engines…… MORE
Nevada State Engineer Retiring After 28 Years of Service
After 28 years of service to Nevada, State Engineer Jason King will retire Friday. With King’s retirement, Bradley Crowell, Director of the Nevada Department of Conservation & Natural Resources has appointed Tim Wilson to serve as Acting State Engineer and Administrator of the Nevada Division of Water Resources (NDWR). Wilson has been with NDWR since…… MORE
Professional Bull Riders Velocity Tour in Reno This Weekend
The Professional Bull Riders Velocity Tour returns today (Friday) and Saturday to the Reno Events Center.… MORE
Washoe County Human Services Agency Sets New Record For Adoptions
The Washoe County Human Services Agency has set a new record this year for adopting out the most children in 2018 than ever before.… MORE
Final Sheep Dip Shows Happening This Weekend
The annual Sheep Dip Show will hold its final performances this weekend. Sheep Dip is a Reno tradition that dates back to the 1960’s. Once a year, cast members gather together to perform skits making fun of local politicians and news makers. Ron Smith has been part of the event since the very beginning. He told…… MORE
Carson City is Getting a Disc Golf Course
Carson City is getting a disc golf course. The Disc Golf Course Complex Project is going to have an 18 hole course, and a nine hole course when it’s completed. The project near the gun range is expected to open to the public sometime this year, but here’s still lots of work to be done…… MORE
Silver Springs Man Found Guilty of Assault With a Deadly Weapon
A Silver Springs man has been found guilty of assault with a deadly weapon for an incident involving threats against law enforcement. A Yerington jury found Florencio Brito guilty on two counts of assault with a deadly weapon, and not guilty of one more count. May 2nd, police responded to a domestic battery report in…… MORE
Nevada School Teacher Pleads Guilty to Meth Possession
A 4th grade teacher has pleaded guilty to possession of Methamphetamine. 37-year-old Charlotte Rhoden of Carlin entered the plea to the single count as part of a plea-bargain agreement during her arraignment in Elko District Court. The Elko County School District placed the fourth-grade teacher at Carlin Combine Schools on paid administrative leave following her…… MORE
