Testing the backlog of “Rape Kits” in Nevada has led to 13 arrests, according to Attorney General Adam Laxalt. As of September, 7,324 previously untested sexual assault kits have been sent to labs for testing, representing 95 percent of the total kits. 5,467 kits have completed testing, 563 have been identified as DNA matches, and…… MORE
Investigators Say Suspect Killed by Reno Police Officers Was “Suicidal”
A Sparks Police investigation shows the man shot and killed by Reno Police officers September 23rd was suicidal and under the influence of drugs. Police were previously called twice to the Thornridge Court home for domestic disturbance reports involving 44-year-old Phillip Serrano. The third and final time they were called to the home, Serrano was…… MORE
Carson City Sheriff’s Office Release Photos of Walmart Shoplifters
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office has released photographs of two men it said stole items from a north Carson City Walmart on September 10th. Detectives say the two men entered the Walmart on 3200 Market Street just before 11pm and walked around. At 1:06 a.m. the next day, one of the suspects took items while…… MORE
Reno Fire Department Investigating Hazmat Situation
The Reno Fire Department responded to a possible Hazmat incident in the 1400 block of West 4th Street at the Lyons Crest Mobile Home Park last night. They say the Sparks Fire Department and Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District are assisting. Reno Police and REMSA also responded. Reno Fire says the scene is “stable” at…… MORE
AM/PM Robbery Under Investigation in Carson City
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is asking for help identifying two robbers. About 3:30AM September 8th, two people walked into the AM/PM mini mart on Clearview Drive and told the clerk to put up his hands, then stole money from the cash register. They left the store in a gold pickup. The clerk didn’t see…… MORE
Schellbourne Fire Fully Contained in Southwest Reno
Truckee Meadows Fire says a fire in southwest Reno is fully contained after burning about 73 acres. Firefighters say the fire appears to have been started when a bird landed on a powerline, making it arc. The Schellbourne Fire south of the Ballardini Ranch Trailhead was reported shortly before 11AM Wednesday. Roads near the fire…… MORE
Street Vibrations 2018 Has Arrived in Reno & Virginia City
The annual fall bike rally, Street Vibrations 2018, has taken over the streets of Reno, and Virginia City, this week.… MORE
Carson City Schools Offering Students Free Flu Shots
After the worst flu season in 40 years, schools are stepping up again to offer free flu shots and get kids vaccinated.… MORE
Ever Thought About Becoming a “Mystery Shopper?”
Opportunities are coming to Northern Nevada for people to become “Mystery Shoppers.” Under Nevada law Secret Shoppers are considered “Private investigators,” and go through a registration process.… MORE
Road Work on I-80 East of Sparks Starts This Weekend
If you travel on I-80 east of Sparks, especially in the overnight hours, prepare for slow and go traffic beginning Sunday, as the Nevada Department of Transportation will have crews out on the highway clearing the median. NDOT’s Meg Ragonese talks about the work they’ll be doing. Expect some lane closures between 7pm and 5am.…… MORE
