A California jury has sentenced Rodney Halbower to two consecutive life terms in prison for killing two women. 69-year-old Rodney Halbower was charged with the murders of two young women in the South Bay area in 1976, but the trial is also being closely watched in Northern Nevada. Halbower has been identified as the prime…… MORE
Nevada Joins Pushback Against Robo Calls
Nevada has joined 33 other states, asking for new rules that would empower phone companies to block “Robo calls.” New technology could be employed to identify and block “Spoofed” calls, but allow legitimate calls to go through. Spoofed calls make it seem calls are coming from your local area or area code, which make it…… MORE
Rash of Vehicle Burglaries Reported Along The Mount Rose Highway
Secret Witness is now offering a $250 reward in connection with a series of vehicle burglaries along the Mount Rose Highway. Investigators say the thefts have occurred over the past two months near trailheads and parking lots inside national forest land. The Washoe County sheriff says investigators are tracking surveillance photos of a man and…… MORE
County Commissioners Approve Lease Between Nevada And The Washoe County Human Services Agency
The Board of County Commissioners approved a 10 year lease between the State of Nevada and the Washoe County Human Services Agency to renovate nearly a dozen buildings at the Northern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services campus in Sparks. The purpose for the lease is to shelter and serve hundreds of the region’s homeless. The…… MORE
Shooting on Sutro Under Investigation
Reno Police Department are investigating a shooting near Sutro Street and the Truckee River. It happened last night just after 6pm. Few details have been released, but we do know one person is in the hospital being treated for minor injuries. Police say there is no danger to the public, and that they’re are talking…… MORE
Reno Man Sentenced to 40 Years For Exploiting His Infant Daughter
A Reno man has been sentenced to 40 years in federal prison court for sexually exploiting his infant daughter, and distributing images of her engaged in sexually explicit conduct. 37-year-old Derrick Joseph Rady faces lifetime supervised release, after pleading guilty to sexual exploitation of a minor and distribution of child pornography. According to court documents,…… MORE
Plans Being Finalized For a New Development in Spanish Springs
S3 Development has unveiled plans for a community in Spanish Springs, at Highland Ranch Parkway and Pyramid Way.… MORE
New Southern Food Festival Coming to Sparks This Weekend
The Truckee Meadows has a brand new festival, and it’s this weekend. The Nugget casino Resort is keeping the fall fun going with Southern Fare On The Square, this Saturday and Sunday. The Nugget’s Randy Kennedy is going to make your mouth water with the food line up. Plus, there’s vendors, Brass, Zydeco and Southern…… MORE
Beware of Winter Related Contractor Scams
Nevada State Contractors Board is warning locals that as winter approaches, scammers are out and ready to rip you off.… MORE
Some Fire Restrictions Being Lifted Starting Today
The Bureau of Land Management Carson City District Office, Fish & Wildlife Service, and Bureau of Indian Affairs are lifting fire restrictions that have been in place since June 27th, beginning today. Decreased daily sunlight, increasing fuel moisture levels, and cooler evening temperatures now allow for careful use of fire, with limitations. It’s still illegal…… MORE
