The Washoe County Health District is reporting a confirmed Hantavirus case in Washoe County. A male in his 60s who has been hospitalized after being exposed to rodent droppings weeks prior. The district had information on the person’s condition. It’s the first Hantavirus case reported in Washoe County since November 2022. The last Hantavirus death…… MORE
Investigators Release Photos of Person of Interest in Elko Shooting
The Elko Police Department are looking for a man in connection with a shooting that injured one man. According to police, they were called to 1400 Mountain City Highway on a report of gunfire. It happened around 8:30 last Wednesday night. Officers arrived and found a man shot in the leg. Police say the victim…… MORE
Medical Examiner Releases Name of Victim in Fatal Hit And Run
The man killed after being struck by a hit-and-run driver Saturday afternoon has been identified as 31-year-old Jarod Taylor. It happened about 2:15 p.m. on South Virginia Street and Greenwood Drive. State Police say two people were walking on the outside shoulder of South Virginia Street when Taylor was hit. He was declared dead at…… MORE
Nevada Man Can Keep Controversial License Plate
A DMV administrative judge has determined that a Nevada Man does not have to change his controversial license plates. The plate went viral on facebook, it’s G-O-B-K-2-C-A, or “go back to California.” The judge says the plates should be grandfathered in as Adam Steelmom has been using them for the last 19 years.… MORE
Man Arrested After Barricading Himself in Room at Boomtown
A man was arrested Monday afternoon after threatening guards and breaking into an occupied room at Boomtown Hotel and Casino. Around 8:50 a.m., a man broke into a room that was occupied, then armed himself with an object and threatened guards. He escaped to another room using the balcony. After hours of negotiation, he surrendered…… MORE
President Biden Planning to Spend Some Time in Lake Tahoe Starting This Week
President Biden will be visiting Lake Tahoe. The White House confirms the President will travel to Lake Tahoe on Friday and stay through the 24th. There are no official events planned for Mr. Biden right now, and it’s not clear what his agenda will be. The White House says he will be staying on the…… MORE
Watch For Crossing Students! School is Back in Session in Washoe County
Northern Nevada police and sheriff’s deputies are kicking their street patrols into high gear in and around schools this week. Thanks to a Joining Forces grant, stepped up law enforcement will be in place mornings and afternoons in school zones. That’s RPD’s Stephen Greenlee, who reminds you to teach your children the rules of the…… MORE
Search Continues For Missing Hiker
The search continues for a Lake Tahoe man who went hiking in Sequoia National Park. 76-year-old Bill Roberts was last seen on August 9th at the Cottonwood Trail Pass Trailhead. He was supposed to meet his family at Bullfrog Lake on August 12th. He was reported missing when he did not arrive.… MORE
Man Arrested After Deadly Crash in Sparks
He tried to flee from a deadly crash police say he caused, but bystanders off Sparks Blvd and Disc Drive held the suspect until police arrived. Sparks PD says 18-year-old Emilio Mendoza was taken into custody early Sunday morning after they found one vehicle at the intersection and another car just north of it. One…… MORE
Northern Nevada Red Cross Volunteers Helping in Maui
Northern Nevada stepping up to help residents of Maui ravaged by the massive wildfires. One Red Cross volunteer from Reno is on the island right now. Catherine Bonfiglio [Feel-lee-oh] with the American Red Cross Northern Nevada chapter said there will be more volunteers from our area heading to Maui to help support the recovery efforts…… MORE
