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Northern Nevada local news

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

Bicyclists Taken to The Hospital With Life-Threatening Injuries

A bicyclist suffered serious injuries in a Monday morning crash with a vehicle. Around 9:20 a.m., the Reno Police Department, Reno Fire Department, and REMSA all responded for reports of a vehicle vs bicyclist crash on Old Virginia Road. The bicyclist was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. The driver of the vehicle remained…MORE

Five Displaced by Sun Valley House Fire

Five people have been displaced by a house fire in Sun Valley. On Monday, crews with the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District and the Sparks Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 5600 block of Charjene Way in Sun Valley. There were no injuries to the residents or to pets, but the house…MORE

Standoff in South Reno Sunday Night

Reno Police are investigating following a standoff in central Reno. It happened around 5:30 p.m. on Sunday at an apartment on E. Grove St. near Orange Ln following a shooting. Police say this appears to be an isolated incident between the victim and the suspect, and say there is no threat to the public. The…MORE