A motorcyclist killed Tuesday morning in a downtown Sparks crash was identified as 35-year-old Robert Ortiz. Now Sparks Police are looking to identify two possible witnesses. Police said Ortiz drove west on Victorian Avenue from Pyramid Way at high speed and failed to make a turn. He struck a curb, went airborne and ejected from…… MORE
GSR Announces Major Expansion
He promises it will be a game changer Grand Sierra Resort Owner Alex Mereulo at a news conference announcing a massive makeover for the GSR that includes a near-10-thousand seat sports arena slated to become the home of the UNR Wolfpack Basketball team. But wait there’s more… Along with a redevelopment of the adjoining lake…… MORE
Shooting in Verdi Under Investigation
He was found shot multiple times and now the search is on for a suspect. This went down off Mario Road near Erminia Road in Verdi around 3 Tuesday morning. Washoe County Deputies got on scene and pronounced the victim dead around 3:45. Authorities say this is an isolated incident, with no threat to the…… MORE
Reno Police Investigating Homicide at Barbara Bennett Park
Reno Police are investigating a fatal shooting Monday near Barbara Bennett Park. Officers arrived on scene around 3:30 p.m. and found a man sitting inside of a vehicle with a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to the hospital for emergency treatment, but ultimately died from his injuries. Police say it appears the victim and…… MORE
Motorcycle Crash Shuts Down Victorian Avenue in Sparks
A fatal motorcycle crash has shut down a portion of Victorian Avenue near Pyramid Way in Sparks. The crash happened just before 7a.m. this morning. Police say the motorcycle rider crashed into a tree and died on scene. There’s no immediate word on when the roadway will reopen to traffic. Speed appears to be a…… MORE
Man Accused of Killing Hailey Nieto Pleads Not Guilty
The plea is not guilty from a Washoe County man accused of killing 18-year-old Hailey Nieto. Police say Todd Tonnochy fled the area after Nieto’s body was found near Cold Springs in March. He was arrested in Midland, Texas, with his trial set for August 2024. Tonnochy faces an open murder charge in connection with…… MORE
New Flight to Atlanta at RNO
New service from Reno to the world’s busiest airport Stacey Sunday with Reno-Tahoe International Airport says this is a big deal for RNO because it offers a link via Atlanta, to just about anywhere else in the world.… MORE
New Details in Arrest of Hug High School Teacher
The Washoe County School District Police Department is revealing more details about the arrest of a teacher at Hug High School in Sparks. Ryley Coker is accused of offering a 16-year-old boy, a student, 500 dollars in exchange for sexual favors. Investigators say the 32-year-old gave the student his personal cell phone number after a…… MORE
Crews Knock Out Brush Fire Along I-80 & USA Parkway
Fire season isn’t over yet. A small brushfire was quickly extinguished Sunday afternoon along I-80 near USA Parkway. Firefighters with Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue and Storey County worked to knock out the blaze. The cause is under investigation, no injuries were reported.… MORE
Overnight Lane Closures on Geiger Grade Begin This Week.
Overnight single lane closures on Geiger Grade will begin tonight as NDOT starts a project to resurface bridges. The work will continue through mid-October and drivers will see overnight single lane closures weeknights between 7p.m. through 6 a.m. Lane closures will first take place on Geiger Grade between Alt. U.S. 395 and Veterans Parkway for…… MORE
