As Washoe County Commissions discussed approval of some amendments to the Waste Management franchise agreement, they again heard from unhappy customers. Customers who complained that WM drivers refused to pick up their garbage, because of steep or narrow roads, or enclosures that are too small for their trucks.… MORE
City of Reno Announces The Opening of Miguel Ribera Skate Park
The City of Reno is announcing the official opening of Miguel Ribera Skate Park. Reno City Councilmember Oscar Delgado, city officials and project partners will come together for a ribbon-cutting ceremony today at 3 p.m. The $694,000 skate park project has been a couple years in the making, as the City worked to secure funding.…… MORE
Reno Felon Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison
A felon who illegally possessed a firearm and rammed into three police vehicles to avoid being caught has been sentenced to nine years in prison. 31-year-old Kyle Howe of Reno pleaded guilty to one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm. In addition to the prison term, U.S. District Judge Larry R.…… MORE
Investigators Looking For Leads in Sparks Murder Case
Sparks Police say they’re running out of leads, as they investigate the January 21st killing of 19 year old Saul Garcia. Police responded to a “shots fired” report, and found spent shell casings. Then a few minutes later man called 9-1-1 to say he had been involved in a shooting and his friend had been…… MORE
Police Respond to Active Shooter in Downtown Reno
Shortly before 7:00 pm Reno Police Dispatch received numerous calls reporting a possible active shooter from a building located in the 200 block of North Sierra Street. Reno Police Officers arrived on scene and heard gunshots from an elevated room. Officers determined the suspect was firing from inside a room at 255 N. Sierra Street…… MORE
Conviction in Gruesome Elko County Murder
An illegal alien who worked as an Idaho ranch hand faces up to life in prison without parole, and deportation, after pleading no contest to killing and decapitating a northeast Nevada woman in 2016. 47-year-old Jose de Jesus Segundo-Huizar entered his plea Monday in Elko District Court in the slaying of Carmen Magallanes-Sanchez. Prosecutors aren’t…… MORE
Carson Teen Runaway Sought
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a Runaway Teen, 17 year old Isaiah Henkel. Isaiah was last seen at 10pm hours in his home in Carson City, November 24th. Isaiah was last seen wearing a black and white shirt that says “California All-Star”, dark blue shorts and a…… MORE
Laxalt Endorsed By 16 of 17 Nevada Sheriffs
Adam Laxalt, candidate for Governor of Nevada, has been endorsed by 16 of the 17 sheriffs in the state of Nevada. Among them, Douglas County Sheriff Ron Pierini who cites Laxalt’s dedication and character as Attorney General. Laxalt says he’s grateful for the support of our sheriffs.… MORE
Massage Chain Faces Accusation, None Locally
At least 180 customers of the massage chain, Massage Envy, mostly women, say they have been sexually abused by employees, and they’ve been unhappy with the company’s response.. Apparently, no sexual assault claims against Massage Envy have been made against any of the franchises in the Reno-Sparks area.… MORE
Expect Overnight Lane Closures on Interstate 80 This Week
Overnight lane closures will take place this week on eastbound Interstate 80 near west McCarran Boulevard as the Nevada Department of Transportation repairs roadside guardrail. Eastbound I-80 near west McCarran Boulevard will be reduced to one lane between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. nightly Wednesday through Friday, Dec. 1. The west McCarran Boulevard to eastbound…… MORE
