Burning Man officials says they’re opening shop in the biggest little city. The organization wants to have a year-round presence in the heart of downtown Reno, according to their website, and will open a 2,800-square foot office in the next couple of months in the old Post Office building at 50 South Virginia Street. That’s…… MORE
Postal Workers Worry About Their Jobs
Dozens of protesters spent Monday holding up signs in front of the federal building on the corner of S. Virginia St. and Liberty St. They’re concerned about a task force put together by the current administration to investigate privatizing the mail service. The Postal Service enjoys wide popularity, with a 90 percent favorable rating, and…… MORE
Sparks Shooting Suspect Wanted for California Murder
A suspect is in custody after firing several shots through the window of a Sparks 7-11 on “G” street. The suspect was caught after the vehicle was found at an address on Wedekind Road. The handgun used was located as well, and 27 year old Anthony Bradley faces charges of being an ex felon in…… MORE
Nevada Retailers Will Hire Thousands For Holiday Shopping
Retailers in Nevada and throughout the United States are ramping up hiring campaigns for the holiday shopping season. In the Silver State, The Retail Association of Nevada estimates retailers will boost hiring by 7,000 new positions during the October-to-December holiday shopping period. Seasonal positions include in-store employees as well as logistics and warehousing workers fulfilling…… MORE
Four Juveniles Arrested For String of Armed Robberies
Four juveniles were taken into custody Saturday after attempting to escape from police in a stolen vehicle. The vehicle matched one used in a string of armed robberies over the weekend near the University of Nevada, Reno campus. There were at least three armed robberies near UNR and the victims gave a similar description of…… MORE
Search is on For White Panel Van Involved in a Hit & Run Crash
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a driver who left the scene of an accident last night. Authorities say the crash involved two vehicles near the intersection of Spearhead Way and Golden Valley Road. One of the drivers involved took off before deputies arrived. The other driver was taken to the hospital with…… MORE
Reno Man Takes Fire Truck For a Joyride
A man is under arrest accused of stealing a fire truck. The unlocked truck was parked near the Citi-fare bus station on E. 4th Street around 8:30 p.m. last night, as firefighters and paramedics were treating a stroke victim. Police say the suspect, 23-year old Mark Williams, entered the fire truck and drove it away.…… MORE
Have You Seen This Man? He Stole a Wallet From a Gambler at The Nugget
Sparks Police are looking for the suspect who took another man’s wallet as he was gambling at the Nugget Casino Sunday. It happened just after 1:30 p.m. Police say a 73-year-old man was momentarily distracted when the thief approached the victim from behind and grabbed his wallet off of a slot machine. He’s described as…… MORE
Deputy Involved Shooting Under Investigation in Placer County
Placer County Sheriff’s Office deputies shot and killed a man who pointed a gun at them Sunday morning in Auburn. The incident happened at an inpatient rehabilitation facility. About 1:30 a.m. a man called 911 and said he was outside of a rehab facility, was armed and was going to shoot people inside the building…… MORE
Vehicle Versus Pedestrian Accident Under Investigation
A pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries Saturday morning crossing Pyramid Way at K Street after being struck by an SUV. Police said the pedestrian was outside a marked crosswalk walking east of Pyramid Way when the northbound Mercedes struck the pedestrian at about 6 am. The driver remained on scene and is cooperating with police. It…… MORE
