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Teen Charged With Making Terroristic Threats

The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 16-year-old Silver Stage High School student for allegedly making threats of violence against his school. The sheriff’s office did not identify the student who allegedly posted threats on social media, but say the posts were intended to provoke a law enforcement response against another student. The teen has…MORE

Reward Offered For Fatal Reno Shooting

The Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner has identified a man killed Saturday on South Virginia Street. 39-year-old Justin Murphy of Sun Valley was shot near the intersection of South Virginia Street and Gentry Way. He died shortly after arriving at the hospital with a gunshot wound to the torso. If you have any information about…MORE

Reno Police Investigating Shooting on West Fourth Street

Reno Police are investigating a shooting at the El Tavern Motel on West Fourth Street. Officers were called to the back parking lot of the motel yesterday evening just before 5 p.m. There they found a man with a gunshot wound. He was taken to the hospital, his condition has not been released. According to…MORE

WCSD Will Hire Consulting Firm to Find New Superintendent

Going outside to find their new leader In a five to two vote, the Washoe County School District Board of Trustees have agreed to hire an outside recruitment firm to help with the search for their next superintendent. Board President Beth Smith on the hiring of Nebraska-based. McPherson and Jacobson. They will conduct the search…MORE

Reno Police Investigating Fatal Shooting on South Virginia Street

Reno Police continue to investigate a fatal shooting Saturday on South Virginia Street between the Peppermill and the Atlantis. Officers were called to the area of South Virginia Street and Gentry Way just before 2 p.m. and found a man with a gunshot wound. He was rushed to the hospital where he died. Police have…MORE

Six Arrested After Search Warrant in Carson City

An investigation of an ex-felon not living at his registered address led to the arrests of six people, mostly on drug charges. The Carson City Sheriff’s office learned 29-year-old Clayton Enox was living in northwest Carson City and had not registered that address after having two felony convictions. The Carson City Special Enforcement Team served…MORE

Warehouse Fire in Sparks Ruled Accidental

It’s being ruled an accident. A fire at the old Ice House in Sparks off Pyramid and I-80 was not set on purpose. Sparks Fire says the fire ignited after someone was working on their vehicle inside the old warehouse. The fire so intense, the warehouse is said to be unstable and will have to…MORE

Governor Lombardo Endorses Former President Donald Trump

Nevada’s Governor Joe Lombardo is endorsing Donald Trump for president. Lombardo says he will caucus for the former president on February 8th. Lombardo says he will not vote for any of the presidential candidates running in the state’s presidential preference primary on February 6th. Instead, he will caucus for Trump during the Nevada GOP Caucus…MORE

LCSO Releases Photo of Suspect Who Burglarized Yogurt Beach Location

The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a suspect who they say burglarized a Yogurt Beach location in Fernley. They say the burglary occurred on Jan. 8 around 10:00 p.m. Anyone with information is asked to call the Fernley substation at 775-575-3350.MORE

Motorcyclist Killed in Crash on Double R Boulevard

A motorcyclist was killed last night in a south Reno crash. It happened on Double R Boulevard near Amston Road at around 7 p.m. The Reno Police Department said the motorcycle appeared to be driving at high speed when it ran into a van making a left turn. Two other vehicles were involved. No names…MORE