A Sparks man will serve at least 30 years in prison for committing lewd acts with a girl over a period of three years. 37 year old John H. Hartley, pleaded guilty to three counts of lewdness with a child younger than 14. Washoe District Court Judge Lynne Simons sentenced him to three consecutive life…… MORE
District Attorney Determines Officer Involved Shooting Was Justified
Washoe County District Attorney Chris Hicks has determined a November 2015 shooting of a suspect by Reno Police officers was justified. Mathew Grows had shot and seriously wounded two neighbors, before the patrol officers were hailed at a 7-11 on East Grove Street, where a man suffered a gunshot wound. The man was able to…… MORE
Some Local Hotels Offering Discounts to Those Displaced by Fire
Some local hotels are offering discounted room rates to people displaced by fire. The Peppermill Resort and Atlantis are offering $39 rates. Atlantis is also waiving its resort fee and accepting animals up to 30 pounds. Those affected by the fire may book at Atlantis by calling 800-723-6500 and mentioning code EVAC. In Sparks ,…… MORE
Victims Identified in Fatal Crash on Kingsbury Grade
The Nevada Highway Patrol has released the names of two people killed in a head-on crash on Kingsbury Grade late Tuesday night. The investigation indicates the driver of a Scion XB was headed east down Kingsbury Grade and crossed over the double yellow line, hitting a westbound Ford F-150. The driver of the Scion, 52-year-old Thomas…… MORE
Reno 1868 Player Comes Out of a Coma, Communicating
Reno 1868 soccer player Matheus Silva has come out of his coma, according to a report by CSN California. Silva was hospitalized Tuesday after nearly drowning at Zephyr Cove in Lake Tahoe. He was pulled from the water and resuscitated on-scene. He’s been in Renown ever since. He’s now breathing on his own and able…… MORE
Marijuana Ruling Being Appealed to State High Court
The state Department of Taxation is appealing a ruling by a Carson City judge, that gave exclusive marijuana distribution rights to Nevada liquor distributors. Meanwhile some dispensaries are selling stockpiled product and facing shortages if distribution issues aren’t sorted out. The liquor distributors, who sued to try to delay the July 1st start of non…… MORE
Two Men Wanted in Connection With Earthstone Fire
Sparks fire investigators are searching for two men seen leaving the scene of the Earthstone Fire, just before the fire was called in. One of the men was wearing a hat, and the pair were in a small blue or black two door vehicle. The fire started about 1:45pm Monday near Belmar Drive and Earthstone…… MORE
Rep Jacky Rosen Officially Announces Her Run For Heller’s Senate Seat
Nevada Rep. Jacky Rosen announced today that she will run against incumbent Republican Sen. Dean Heller in the 2018 election for a seat in the U.S. Senate. Rosen released the following statement: “I became a computer programmer all those years ago because I liked being able to see a problem, work together, and find smart…… MORE
Multiple Wildfires Burning Around Northern Nevada
Winnemucca Ranch A mobile home and two buildings have reportedly burned in the Winnemucca Ranch Fire in Palomino Valley. Residents in the Amy and Hucksberry Road area were urged to evacuate to the evacuation center at the Ironwood Equestrian Center on Whiskey Springs Road. Firefighters say fire is spreading rapidly. The Evacuation area ranges from…… MORE
Illegal Fireworks to Blame For Fire on River Ranch Road
Illegal fireworks use is responsible for a fire that burned a shed and a large open field late Tuesday night. The fire started just after 11 p.m. July 4th near River Ranch Road and Highway 50, behind the Pioneer Crossing Casino. Fire officials with the North Lyon County Fire Protection District say this fire was…… MORE
