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Carson City Man Accused of Threatening Police

He’s accused of threatening police and building explosives. Now 50-year-old Christopher Gorham is under arrest. The Carson City Sheriff’s Office say they caught Gorham during a traffic stop and after a search, found an explosive device and drug paraphernalia. The bomb squad was called out, they detonated the device. Gorham faces a number of charges.MORE

Deadly Crash on Virginia Street Under Investigation

It caused a traffic nightmare with ripple effects all over the city. A deadly crash between a vehicle and a bike closed down North Virginia Street just south of the 395 Freeway yesterday afternoon. It caused massive delays on Virginia that went all the way back to UNR, and snarled traffic on 395 from the…MORE

Have You Seen This Burglary Suspect?

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office asks for your help finding a suspect involved in a series of vehicle burglaries in north Carson City early Sunday. The burglaries happened in the areas of Imperial Way, Gardengate Way and Applegate Way. The suspect was last seen dressed in a dark, hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans.MORE

Carson City Sheriff’s Office Investigating Catalytic Converter Theft

Secret Witness is offering a reward of $250 for anyone who can identify a suspect involved in a catalytic converter theft in Carson City. The Carson City Sheriff’s Office have released a picture of the car that was driven by the suspect, last seen on Michael Drive on February 12th. Anyone with information is asked…MORE

Take The Living With Fire Defensible Space Challenge

It’s Nevada Wildfire Awareness Month, and it’s also time for the Living with Fire “Defensible Space Challenge – Declutter Your Gutter.” The goal is to get everyone out creating defensible space, and you could win a prize for your efforts. Living with Fire is asking you to take a before and after photo of your…MORE

Crews Knock Down Brush Fires East of Sparks

Fire crews were called to battle a series of small brush fires yesterday afternoon east of Sparks. The fire closed the right lane of eastbound I-80 near Patrick. The fires were reported along the railroad tracks between Vista Boulevard and Mustang. Truckee Meadows Fire, Storey County Fire, and Sparks Fire were all part of the…MORE

Reno Police Investigating Stabbing on Lake Street

Police are investigating a fight that led to a stabbing in downtown Reno. It happened last night, in the area of Lake street and 4th street. Officers blocked off part of northbound Lake as they searched the area. Reno PD at the scene said one victim was taken to the hospital with non life threatening…MORE

Washoe County School District Names New Superintendent

They’ve chosen a new Superintendent. He’s someone who already works for the district Washoe County Chief Continuous Improvement Officer Joe Ernst has been offered the job by a vote of 7-0. He’s been with the District since 1996.MORE

Stabbing Suspect Arrested in Reno

The Reno Police Department were involved in a standoff on Manhattan Street Tuesday morning that led to the arrest of a stabbing suspect. Frazier Pierce Young of Reno was arrested on charges of open murder with a deadly weapon. No one was injured in the short standoff near Traner Middle School. The original stabbing happened…MORE