Authorities in California and northern Nevada are searching for a missing woman from Plumas County. Police say 27-year-old Sierra Sweeting was last seen on Wednesday morning and may be in danger. Detectives believe she walked away from her home southwest of Portola, California. Sweeting, who has gone missing before, has behavioral health conditions and may…… MORE
Sparks Crews Stop RV Fire From Spreading to Homes
Sparks Fire crews were called to an RV fire that was threatening a home. It started on C Street near Rock Boulevard and Victorian Avenue around 7 o’clock last night. No injuries were reported. What started the RV fire is now under investigation.… MORE
Nevada DMV Adding “Star of Life” Option
The Nevada DMV is adding the Star of Life to eligible driver’s licenses for a one-time fee of three-dollars, 25 cents. The blue star, accompanied by a code, is meant to help first responders recognize certain medical conditions in drivers. Eligible conditions include vision impairment, COPD, autism, deafness, and schizophrenia. To get the symbol added,…… MORE
Pedestrian Injured in Hit And Run
The search continues for a hit and run suspect who injured a pedestrian near the Airport. The crash happened about 5:42 p.m. Friday on Terminal Way just south of Vassar Street. The pedestrian was not in in a crosswalk when the crash occurred. Police have not released a description of the vehicle, the driver fled…… MORE
Armed Man Arrested After Attacking Delivery Driver
The Sparks Police Department arrested a man carrying a knife Saturday morning after he allegedly assaulted a delivery driver. It happened just after 8:30 at Pyramid Way and North McCarran Boulevard. According to police, 56-year-old Charles Macaluso approached the driver several times while armed. She did not know Macaluso, he left the scene after someone…… MORE
Better Business Bureau on The Scams to Look Out For in 2024
The Better Business Bureau has the top scams for 2024 to watch for in the coming year.… MORE
A Llama Rescued on I-80
Truckee-based California Highway Patrol officers found an escaped llama last night. The llama named Challenger had gotten free and was walking around westbound Interstate 80 over Donner Summit. CHP Officer Tanguay found Challenger and took him into custody without incident, he was returned to his owners.… MORE
Plan Ahead if You’re Heading to The Airport This Weekend
Reno Tahoe International is expecting more than 16,000 people to travel through the airport for the holidays. RNO says this season’s travel numbers will be slightly higher than last year, with the busiest travel days expected to be today, tomorrow, the 28th and the 29th. Airport officials suggest you arrive at least two hours prior…… MORE
Convicted Arsonist Sentenced to 45 Years
A man who set two fires in the Joy Lake Road area has been sentenced to 45 years in prison. He will be eligible for parole after 14 years. In October, the Matthew Kimmens was convicted of five counts of arson, following the fires in August of 2022. The fires left one home destroyed and…… MORE
Suspect Arrested in Standoff Was Allegedly Involved in Sparks Shooting
The Sparks Police Department has released more details about a standoff yesterday morning on Wedekind Road. Investigators say it started on September 17 when a person was shot twice at a bar on Prater Way. They survived with serious injuries. Police say, the suspect in that shooting, later identified as Arnulfo Carillo-Garcia, also exchanged gunfire…… MORE
