The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division is requesting the public’s help in identifying suspects responsible for the theft of several high dollar mountain bikes from participants of “EPIC RIDES” in Carson City June 16-18 2017. Three suspects were observed on a surveillance video at 900 South Carson Street in a gray Ford Expedition with…… MORE
Arrest Made in Sparks Hit and Run
Sparks Police have arrested a driver accused of hitting a motorcyclist and then leaving the scene. The crash between a pickup and a motorcyclist happened Monday in the 700 block of Spice Island Drive. The motorcyclist was taken to a hospital. Information about his condition has not been released, but his injuries were initially considered…… MORE
Wildland Fires Keeping Firefighters Busy
Several fire agencies, including Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District and the Pyramid Lake Volunteer Fire Department are currently battling a lightning-sparked wildfire burning east of Nixon in the Hollywood Road area. Chief Charlie Moore with TMFPD says the Hollywood Fire, burning on BLM land, quickly grew to 300 acres. Fire crews are battling a wildfire near…… MORE
July 1st Start of Recreational Pot Hangs on Judges Decision
Carson City Judge James Wilson will issue a ruling Tuesday June 20th on whether the state has the authority to issue marijuana distribution licenses to anyone besides existing alcohol wholesalers. In the voter approved initiative, their role was to serve as the middleman between growers and retailers. But they were slow to apply for licenses, and the…… MORE
Garson Fire Now 50% Contained, Evacuations Ended
The Garson fire, which broke out Sunday, was 50% contained by Monday afternoon, and no longer threatens a handful of of homes in the Quilici Ranch Road area. Reno Fire Chief Dave Cochran says hand crews continue building fire lines. NV Energy says power has been restored to the 3,000 customers who were without power…… MORE
No “Medicaid For All” in Nevada
Governor Brian Sandoval has vetoed a bill that would have made the state the first to open Medicaid to all residents. The Democratic-led state legislature passed a bill earlier this month that would have allowed anyone to purchase a Medicaid-like policy, regardless of their income. The bill called for the state to create the Nevada…… MORE
Two Dead in Stead Shooting
Two people have been found dead in the 10000 block of Purple Sage Drive near Stead Boulevard. Police responded to reports of shots fired around 12:30 a.m. this morning. They say they have all parties involved and there is no threat to the community. There are no road closures, but it is still an active…… MORE
New State Park in Yerington
(KOH) – Nevada is set to have a new state park in the Yerington area along the Walker River. The property has been privately-owned for over 150 years and will be called the Walker River State Recreation Area. The Board of Examiners and Gov. Brian Sandoval have been notified that lawmakers will ask for the approval…… MORE
Fernley Man Dies in Fall From Cliff
(KOH) – A 27-year-old Fernley man died early Saturday morning in a fall off a cliff in his pickup, between Painted Rock and Wadsworth. Storey County Sheriff Gerald Antinoro said Saul Arellano had driven down a narrow dirt road and after coming to a locked gate, tried to turn around and ended up going down the…… MORE
Kids Triathlon Series
(KOH) – Local agencies have put together a fun triathlon series for kids. Events will be held throughout the summer. The triathlons consist of running, biking, and swimming, and are designed to introduce kids to the sport. This series is non-competitive – no times or places will be recorded. The kids will be divided into 5…… MORE
