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Northern Nevada local news

Plans to Transform Harrah’s in Downtown Reno Into Multi-Use Development

(Reno, NV) — A new proposal calls for transforming the former Harrah’s Casino in Downtown Reno into a multi-use development. It will be called “Revival” and include apartment units, hotel rooms and retail spaces. The building will be getting a ground-level outdoor plaza featuring restaurants, shops and grocery stores. Two towers will house 282 market-rate…MORE

Reno Fire Department Warning of Scam

(Reno, NV) — The Reno Fire Department is warning residents of a new scam. Someone is calling people and claiming to be from the “Washoe Firefighters Association,” which does not actually exist. The person is asking people for money. The Reno Fire Department says it never calls people asking for monetary donations or payment. Anyone…MORE

Convicted Sex Trafficker From Reno, Who Fled to Las Vegas, is Sentenced

(Reno, NV) — A convicted sex trafficker from Reno has been sentenced to life in prison. Reginald Ellis will be eligible for parole after 15 years behind bars. Last September, Ellis was convicted of two counts of sex trafficking of a minor and one count of child abuse. But, he fled to Las Vegas before…MORE

20 Charged in Connection With Deadly Prison Brawl

(Ely, NV) — Twenty people are facing charges in connection with a deadly brawl at Ely State Prison last July. The Nevada Attorney General’s Office also announced an additional arrest on Tuesday. The final arrest was made last Wednesday. The fight left three inmates dead and five injured. The charges include three counts of first-degree…MORE

RPD Investigating Potential Vandalism at City Hall

(Reno, NV) — The Reno Police Department is still trying to figure out who or what shattered two glass windows at Reno City Hall. Part of the sidewalk along Virginia Street in front of City Hall was covered in shards of glass on Sunday, prompting its closure between First and Second streets. No one was…MORE

Police Release Body-Camera Footage of Deadly Officer Involved Shooting Outside Renown

(Reno, NV) — Police have released body camera footage of a deadly officer-involved shooting outside of Renown Medical Center in Reno. The shooting happened on February 9th, with the suspect dying in the hospital six days later. Authorities say the man was considered homicidal and suicidal. He was initially wanted on suspicion of battering a…MORE

Mount Rose Snowpack Improving But Slightly Low For This Time of Year

(Reno, NV) — The Mount Rose snowpack is improving but is slightly low for this time of year. That is according to the snowpack survey taken on Monday. The snow is currently 93 inches deep, which translates to 29 inches of melted water. The average water content is 92 percent. The February 1st reading showed…MORE

WCSD Shares Update on School, Classroom Illness Outbreaks

(Reno, NV) — Five schools and 23 classrooms in the Washoe County School District are still dealing with illnesses to students and staff. As of Thursday night, two schools have had the entire school affected by respiratory illness outbreaks, while another has had the entire school affected by a gastrointestinal illness outbreak. Two schools have…MORE

Former Sparks City Manager Sues City

(Sparks, NV) — Former Sparks city manager Neil Krutz is suing the city and city councilmembers. Krutz was fired by the city in September of 2023. In the lawsuit, he says his firing was retaliatory and because of age discrimination. Krutz’s attorneys also claim the city breached its contract with their client. In all, the…MORE

Woman Arrested Following Shooting at Ace Motor Lodge

(Reno, NV) — A suspect is behind bars in connection with a shooting at Reno’s Ace Motor Lodge. Twenty-five-year-old Jayla Moore was arrested a few hours after the shooting, which happened at about noon Wednesday. Moore had left the area by the time officers arrived, but she later returned and was arrested on suspicion of…MORE