The FBI is asking for the public’s help finding a homeless man with ties to the Reno area, who is believed to have made about 1,000 calls to FBI offices, some of which allegedly included death threats. The U.S. government has a warrant for the arrest of Shawn Frederick Weatherhead on charges of interstate communication…… MORE
“Spontaneous Combustion” to Blame For Lockwood Landfill Fire
Looks like “spontaneous combustion” is to blame for a fire at the Lockwood Landfill . Storey County crews battled the ten thousand square foot fire for about 4 hours Sunday, with help from Truckee Meadows and Sparks Fire Departments. Storey County Manager Pat Whitten says the fire was not in danger of spreading outside the…… MORE
Recent Storms Mean a Longer Ski Season
Recent storms will ensure a long ski season at Lake Tahoe area resorts. Boreal and Soda Springs Mountain Resort extended their season by seven days and is expected to close April 22. Heavenly Ski Resort will also close April 22, and Kirkwood Mountain Resort will close April 15. A break in the weather over the…… MORE
Man Crashes Car Into Woman’s Living Room
A woman says she’s happy she wasn’t dozing on her couch, after a car crashed into her apartment living room. The driver, 35 year old Asiwadur Khan is suspected of DUI, and faces additional charges for leaving the scene. It happened just after 12:30 a.m. Monday, at the Horizons Apartments on Double R Blvd. The…… MORE
Douglas County Woman Arrested For Elder Exploitation
A Douglas County woman has been arrested for elder exploitation. 62 year old Vicky Jo Adams was designated as the caregiver of her 93-year-old father John Lindblade and his estate. As a caregiver, Vicky Jo Adams was entrusted with funds for the limited purpose of providing for her father’s care. But she allegedly converted more…… MORE
Woman Killed in Stagecoach Fire Identified
A woman died in a Stagecoach house fire Saturday night. The cause of the fire on Cheyenne Trail is under investigation. The body of Bonnie Ranaldi was found in the fire, the cause of death is still to be determined. Her age was not immediately available.… MORE
Teen Arrested for Attempted Murder Outside Reno Restaurant
The Regional Gang Unit has made an arrest in a weekend shooting that happened outside La Michoacana restaurant in downtown Reno. After an argument, the suspect got a handgun from his car, and fired to shots into the victims belly, he was taken to the hospital by his sister. 19 year old Jose Castillo was…… MORE
Laxalt Joins Push Against Sanctuary Cities
Nevada Attorney General Adam Paul Laxalt joined an 18-state coalition of attorneys general, filing a friend-of-the-court brief in federal court supporting the Department of Justice in its lawsuit challenging three California sanctuary cities laws. The three California laws challenged by the federal government attempt to oversee federal immigration enforcement, prevent private employers from cooperating with…… MORE
Lance Gilman Retained By Blockchains
The new owner of the vast majority of available land at Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center, Blockchains, LLC has retained Lance Gilman as Development and Marketing Coordinator for the company in Northern Nevada. He will be assisted in this role by Kris Thompson, who has maintained similar responsibilities alongside Gilman for nearly a decade. Blockchains, LLC recently…… MORE
NV Energy Foundation Boosts Veterans Causes
In Northern Nevada, the NV Energy Foundation’s $30,000 Power of Good Giveaway will provide $10,000 to Reno’s Veterans Guest House, funding is also being provided to the Assistance League Reno-Sparks – $3,000 for the program providing bus passes to veterans who need transportation to doctor’s appointments at the VA Hospital, and purchasing items for veterans…… MORE
