Secret Witness is offering a reward of $500 for any information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the suspect involved in a suspected hit-and-run that injured a pedestrian in north Reno. It happened Sunday evening near North McCarran Boulevard and North Virginia Street, close to the University of Nevada. Washoe County deputies responded to…… MORE
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Douglas County Man Facing Lewdness Charges
A Douglas County man is facing multiple charges after he allegedly propositioned a minor through Facebook. 32-year-old Richard Fraser was also arrested charges of lewdness and luring a child under 16. He was also charged with using a child to produce pornography and indecent exposure. He was caught in a sting operation by the Douglas…… MORE
Reno Police Investigating Shooting Incident
Reno Police are looking for a suspect who was seen shooting into the air on Fourth & Spokane Street. Reno PD closed the streets during their investigation around 8:15 Monday night. No injuries were reported. If you have any information, contact the Reno Police Department.… MORE
Man Arrested With Illegal Guns on I-80 at USA Parkway
A man is now in custody after police shut down I-80 East between USA Parkway and Wadsworth for safety. Kim Yoko Smith with the Nevada Highway Patrol. The bomb squad secured the area and neutralized the devices found. The driver, identified as Kirkland Orlando Rowe is facing multiple charges.… MORE
Attempt to Block Voter ID Initiative Fails
A ballot initiative aiming to require voter ID in the Silver State is still alive. Monday, a judge rejected a lawsuit attempting to block the initiative, which is being proposed by the Repair the Vote PAC. The judge determined the ballot initiative to be constitutional, and dismissed complaints claiming it contained an unfunded mandate. If…… MORE
Child Hospitalized After Dog Attack
An eight-year-old child is hospitalized with serious injuries after a dog attack in Dayton. Authorities say the child was bitten by a 50-pound Shar-Pei on Thursday afternoon, and was airlifted to Reno’s Renown Medical Center for treatment. The child is expected to survive. The dog was euthanized. Tests will be conducted to determine if the…… MORE
Teen Sentenced to 50 Years in Prison
A 15-year-old girl is going away for a very long time, in connection with the deadly stabbing of a 14-year-old. Shaila Hernandez Rivas was sentenced to the maximum 50 years in prison for last year’s attack on Chloe Edwards. Rivas must serve 20 years before she gets parole. Rivas and Edwards agreed to meet for…… MORE
Reno Starbucks Taking Steps to Unionize
Baristas at a Reno Starbucks have taken steps to unionize…workers are advocating for improved working conditions such as fair scheduling and equitable pay. They are also picking a side in the Israel-Hamas war Organizer Fenrir Larsen on Reno Talks Live with Greg Neft yesterday. It’s part of an effort to bring in a union at…… MORE
Car Crashes Into South Reno Home
No injuries were reported after a car crashed through a fence and into a house in south Reno. It happened around 3:00 near Double Diamond Parkway and Carat Avenue Tuesday afternoon. The Reno Police Department and REMSA responded to the crash. No one was believed to be inside the home at the time. The cause…… MORE
Juvenile Murder Suspect Will be Charged as an Adult
A juvenile facing murder charges after allegedly shooting his father in Lander County will be charged as an adult. Abel Berch was recently arraigned and assigned a public defender. He is expected back in court later this month. He called 911, saying he had shot his father at a home at 25 Ranch north of…… MORE
