Reno Police were on the 200 block of Linden Street in Reno this morning responding to reports of an assault with a deadly weapon. Police say around 3:15 this morning the suspect pointed a gun at the victim. The suspect is still on the loose, the investigation is continuing.… MORE
Hard Landing at Minden-Tahoe Airport
A helicopter made a hard landing Sunday afternoon at the Minden-Tahoe Airport, but according to the FAA none of the four people on board were injured. The Bell 206B helicopter lost control while landing and hit a barbed wire fence at around 12:30 p.m. There was damage to the tail rotor and vertical fin. The…… MORE
Suspect Arrested For Starting The Minerva Fire
The Plumas County Sheriff’s Department has arrested 36-year-old Jeffery Cameron Schmid, of Quincy, California for allegedly starting the Minerva fire. According to the Plumas County Sheriff’s Office, Schmid has also has ties to other fires in that area. The Minerva fire burned 4,310 acres after it started July 29th, in Plumas County.… MORE
Reno Fire Investigating Blaze at Wood Storage Yard
The Reno Fire Department responded to reports of a fire in a wood storage yard late last night. This fire broke out in the area near Kietzke and Giroux in Reno. The flames were confined to several vehicles and wood products. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.… MORE
County Commissioner Kicks In Some Money to Keep The Space Whale Lit
Washoe County Commissioner Kitty Jung believes that art is so important to our area that she’s covering the cost with money from her district to light up the Space Whale for one year. She’s giving $9000 from her Special District Funds to pay the electrical bills for the stained glass artwork at Reno City Art…… MORE
Carson Deputy Fired Five Shots After Being Stabbed
(KOH) – More details are available about the stabbing and officer-involved shooting that took place Friday night at the Carson Nugget in Carson City. Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong says the initial investigation indicates that when the deputy contacted the suspect, a physical fight followed, and the deputy was slashed with a knife on the forehead.…… MORE
Officer Stabbing Leads To Shooting At Carson Nugget
(KOH) – A Carson City Sheriff’s Office deputy was stabbed in the forehead Friday at the Carson Nugget. The incident happened just after 6pm when the deputy and two security guards noticed a man acting strangely in the loading area. The deputy and the suspect got into a scuffle and the deputy shot the suspect. Both…… MORE
Tour the Nevada Capitol Saturdays
Public access to Nevada’s State Capitol is being expanded to include Saturday hours. The 146-year-old silver-domed Capitol – the centerpiece of state government located in the heart of Carson City – will be open to the public on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., beginning Aug 19. Free one-hour guided tours by docents from…… MORE
Rep. Rosen Calling for “Censure” of the President
Nevada Congresswoman Jacky Rosen has signed a resolution to censure the President. She released a statement saying, “After witnessing a barrage of racism, bigotry, and hate descend upon the city of Charlottesville, President Trump has continued to try and justify his incendiary remarks this week defending white supremacists and neo-Nazis. This disgraceful behavior is beyond…… MORE
Reno Mayor on Trump Visit
Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve has issued a statement regarding President Trump’s visit to Reno next week. Saying she’s grateful that the American Legion has chosen to hold this year’s national convention in Reno. She encourages the President to deliver a strong message rejecting racism, hate and violence during his visit. Schieve says Reno is an…… MORE
