The administrator of the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health has resigned, in the wake of the Mental Health Group home scandal. Amy Roukie faced termination, according to HHS Director Richard Whitley. A state audit showed people with mental illness were being housed in filthy conditions at taxpayer expense. Roukie had told lawmakers the…… MORE
Mt. Rose Looking to Expand, Asking For Public Comment
Mt Rose is hoping to expand the resort across the street, to the Atoma Area, so the US. Forest Service is taking public comments now on the proposal.… MORE
Man Killed After Crashing Into REMSA Ambulance
A 50-year-old man died Saturday morning when his motorcycle collided with a REMSA ambulance. Around 11:20 a.m., the ambulance was entering the intersection of North McCarran and the Southbound 395 Off Ramp with emergency lights and sirens on when the westbound motorcyclist crashed into it. The intersection was closed for several hours as the Major…… MORE
Gas Prices Rising Around The Country And in Northern Nevada
The average price of a gallon of regular-grade gasoline jumped 4 cents nationally over the past two weeks to $2.58. Industry analyst Trilby Lundberg of the Lundberg Survey said Sunday that the increase is due to higher crude oil costs. The current gas price is 22 cents above where it was a year ago. The…… MORE
Reno Police Investigating Hit & Run Accident
Reno Police are investigating a hit and run that occurred Sunday morning at the intersection of 6th street and Valley road. Police say they received the first report about 4:30 am. When they arrived, they found a man with serious head and facial injuries. Police he was hit by a vehicle that fled the scene.…… MORE
Fire at Abandoned Downtown Home Under Investigation
A 1,500-square-foot home west of downtown Reno was substantially damaged Saturday afternoon. The fire at the abandoned home near Ralston Street and Church Lane damaged the first and second floors. The cause remains under investigation.… MORE
Sparks Police Looking For Luggage Thief
Sparks Police are asking for the public’s help in finding the suspect who stole some luggage from the Sparks Nugget Casino. The suspect is described as a white woman with brown hair, approximately 5’6″ and weighing around 200 pounds. Secret Witness is offering a reward of $250 for information.… MORE
Technology Company Buys Remaining Property at TRI
(KOH) – The remaining vacant land in the largest industrial park in the world has just been sold to a technology company. Last week, developer and Storey County commissioner Lance Gilman’s group sold 100 square miles of the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Park to Blockchains, LLC for an undisclosed cash price. TRI covers nearly 162 square miles, which…… MORE
Door-to-Door Salesman Arrested on Kidnapping Warrant
(KOH) – A door-to-door salesman outside Sacramento was arrested because he was wanted for kidnapping and for failing to register as a sex offender in Washington state. A Placer County Sheriff’s deputy observed 20-year-old Justin Hale approaching homes in Granite Bay, and stopped him to check for his peddler’s license, which Hale could not produce. He…… MORE
Card Thief Sought by Washoe County Detectives
Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Detectives are asking for the public’s help with identifying a suspect in a vehicle break-in that occurred in the parking area of a trail head off Mt. Rose Highway January 1st. The suspect broke through the window of the vehicle and stole a number of credit cards along with identification and…… MORE
