One person was shot during an armed robbery last night at the Wigwam Restaurant in Fernley. According to authorities, the suspects walked into the restaurant around 10:30 and demanded cash. It is not known if the person shot was a patron of the restaurant or an employee. The suspects are described as two men wearing dark…… MORE
Garage Fire Blamed on Battery Charger
North Lyon County Fire Protection District responded to a house fire in Fernley last night. A person was working on their van when a battery charger caught fire. Firefighters were able to knock it down in about 15 minutes. The fire was contained to the garage, and there were no injuries reported.… MORE
Reno Muni Court Adds Some Conveniences
Reno’s Municipal Court has launched two technology features designed to improve service. The first gives customers the ability to request new court dates online, helping reduce long lines and minimize trips to the courthouse. On the court’s website, “renomunicipalcourt.com,” defendants can simply click “Request New Court Date” to complete the online form and electronically submit…… MORE
South Tahoe Police Seek Alleged Embezzler
The South Lake Tahoe Police Department is asking for the public’s help finding the president of the South Lake Tahoe Pop Warner football program who may have embezzled money from the program. Police say 25 year old Christopher Klug has been aboinding invesigators since the probe began, and a warrant has been issued for his…… MORE
Ammo Shortage Over?
The ammo shortage that once confronted gun owners is a distant memory. Ammunition sales have slumped since the election of President Trump. Cabela’s says quarterly same-store sales were down 9% compared with a year ago, dragged down in part by guns and ammo.… MORE
Amodei Votes Yes, Heller Says He’s Against ACHA
After the house narrowly passed repeal of the Affordable Care Act, Senator Dean Heller released a statement saying, he wants to repeal Obamacare in a way that benefits Nevadans, but thinks the current bill falls short. Says Heller, he will not support the bill in its current form in the senate, adding, “We cannot pull…… MORE
Reno Man Arrested for Sexually Exploiting Infant
A Reno man has been indicted for sexual exploitation of an infant and distribution of child pornography. Acting U.S. Attorney Steven W. Myhre for the District of Nevada says 35-year-old Derrick Rady is charged with one count each of exploitation and child pornography. In case he is convicted, the mandatory minimum sentence for sexual exploitation…… MORE
Pedestrian Injured After Being Hit by Driver in Reno
Reno Police were on scene of a vehicle versus pedestrian crash near Mill and Golden last night. Police say the pedestrian received a minor head injury and was transported to the hospital. The driver is cooperating with investigators.… MORE
Governor Orders Flags at Half Staff Today to Honor Peace Officers
Governor Brian Sandoval has ordered all flags to fly at half staff Thursday to honor fallen law enforcement officers. The Governor will attend the 20th Annual Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony at 1:00 p.m. in Carson City on the Capitol Mall. The service honors 130 Nevada Peace Officers who have been killed in the line of duty.…… MORE
Enjoying The Nice Weather? Watch For Ticks Outdoors
If Lyme disease from ticks doesn’t keep you out of the back country, then a new disease the creatures are carrying might. It’s called the Powassan virus, and health officials say it’s more serious than Lyme’s because it causes inflammation of the brain. Other symptoms include fever, headache, vomiting, weakness, confusion, loss of coordination, speech…… MORE
