A former South Lake Tahoe Fire captain gets ten years in prison for transporting child pornography. Mark Wygant, 46, pleaded guilty as part of an agreement for a shorter sentence. Wygant left his job in February 2015, after FBI agents and local police arrested him, accusing him of secretly filming a 12- or 13-year-old girl…… MORE
Smash and Grab Burglary Arrests
Reno Police have been dealing with multiple window smash burglaries since January 21st, many in the North West Reno area including the Viewcrest Shopping center in the 3600 Block of Kings Row. Victim businesses reported having their front door windows smashed and multiple bar and restaurant supplies taken, including cash drawers and electronics. Video surveillance…… MORE
Scam Alert: Fake Rodeo “Fundraisers”
There’s a fundraising scam underway, that misuses the Reno Rodeo Foundation name. Foundation Executive Director Clara Andriola says fundraising calls are being made, and the Foundation doesn’t raise funds that way. They accept donations only through their secure website or in efforts like the Denim Drive. They say they are working with law enforcement to…… MORE
Washoe Home Price Rise, Seller’s Market
The Reno-Sparks Association of Realtors February 2017 report on existing home sales in Washoe County, shows a slight increase in sales and listed the median sales price at $320,000; an increase of 10 percent from February 2016 and a 6 percent increase from January 2017. The median sales price of existing condominiums in Washoe County…… MORE
More Releases at Oroville Dam
California’s Oroville Dam will begin releasing water again in about a week through the heavily damaged main spillway, as levels in the main reservoir continue to rise. Officials say Lake Oroville is currently just below 860 feet and will rise to 865 feet by March 17th. Even though that’s below the point at which water would…… MORE
World Cup At Squaw Valley
Top female skiers from around the world will be at Squaw Valley this weekend for the FIS World Cup. They’ll see unbelievable snow conditions, and some of the steepest slopes on the World Cup circuit. Tickets for granstand seats are sold out, but spectator spots are available on the mountain accessible by skiers and at…… MORE
Nevada to test Hyperloop, world’s fastest transport
The world’s fastest transportation system is becoming a reality, thanks to the vision of Elon Musk, founder Tesla Motors & SpaceX, and Nevada’s vast expanse of uninhabited desert. Nevada is the home of Hyperloop One’s DevLoop, a test track for the world’s first hyperloop, a pneumatic tube transportation system that will move passengers and products at record…… MORE
Suspect in Officer Involved Shooting Arrested
The suspect who fled the scene of an officer involved shooting that sent a Reno cop to the hospital, and another suspect to the morgue, has been caught in Plumas County. 17 year old Erick Bernal was arrested just before 5am Wednesday, and was taken into custody at a traffic stop in Portola, Ca. without…… MORE
Dems Want Laxalt Records In Ethics Case
The Nevada State Democratic Party has filed four new public records requests, for correspondence between the Attorney General’s office and the Las Vegas Sands Corporation, including CEO and founder Sheldon Adelson and lobbyist Andy Abboud. Laxalt is accused of pressuring the chairman of the Gaming Control Board to intercede in a lawsuit on behalf of…… MORE
Nevada Unemployment Drops To Five Percent
Nevada’s seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate for January fell to 5 percent, the lowest it has been since late-2007. The state gained 1,000 jobs relative to December. Governor Sandoval calls the announcement is a major milestone in the state’s recovery. Sandoval says, “This is good news for Nevada’s economy, but we must remain vigilant in our efforts…… MORE
