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Nevada Supreme Court Rules Hells Angels is a Criminal Gang

(Carson City, NV) — The Hells Angels motorcycle club is officially considered a criminal gang under Nevada law. That’s what the Nevada Supreme Court ruled on Thursday. The ruling allows a court case involving a freeway shooting in May of 2022 to move forward. Seven people were injured in the shooting on U.S. 95 in…MORE

Sparks Officer Involved Shooting from 2022 Ruled Justified

(Reno, NV) — He says it was a justified shooting. The Washoe DA weighing in on an officer-involved shooting from back in August 2022. It began as a man threatened a woman with a knife inside a Sparks apartment complex. Two Sparks officers arrived at the scene and found a belligerent Francisco Pena, near a…MORE

Fernley Schools Placed on Lockdown After Stabbing

Fernley Schools Placed on Lockdown After Stabbing

(Fernley, NV) — All schools in Fernley will placed on lockdown Wednesday, after authorities say 19-year-old Adam Miller stabbed his parents. This happened around 11:00am off Farm District Road. The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office says Miller fled the scene after the stabbing. Around 40 law enforcement officers, including those from NHP and SWAT are searching…MORE

Lake Tahoe Could Get Nation’s First Flying Electric Ferry

(Incline Village, NV) — Lake Tahoe could be home to the nation’s first flying electric ferry by next year. A company called FlyTahoe is working on getting the ferry approved. It would take people across the lake in about a half hour, which FlyTahoe CEO Ryan Meinzer says would cut down on traffic on roads.…MORE

Interim Reno City Manager Gets Job on Permanent Basis

Interim Reno City Manager Gets Job on Permanent Basis

(Reno, NV) — Reno is staying in-house in its pick for city manager. Interim City Manager Jackie Bryant will be taking the job on a permanent basis. She was unanimously selected by the Reno City Council on Wednesday. The city is sticking with Bryant despite conducting a 75-thousand-dollar national search for candidates. She initially told…MORE

Arrest Made in Sparks Marina Shooting

(Sparks, NV) — A 19-year-old man is behind bars in connection with a shooting at the Sparks Marina earlier this year. Investigators say Frank Hewitt shot four people on June 9th, leaving two in critical condition. Hewitt, a Reno resident, is facing four counts of attempted murder and several gun-related charges. The two men who…MORE

Preliminary 5.8 Earthquake Hits In Lyon County

(Yerington, NV) — An earthquake has shaken parts of Northern Nevada. A preliminary magnitude 5.8 earthquake hit at 3:08 Monday afternoon about 14 miles from Yerington, Nevada in Lyon County. Witnesses describe a rolling earthquake that lasted about 20 seconds. It’s unclear what damage came from the quake. It’s also not clear if anyone was…MORE

1 Killed in 3-Car Crash in Reno

(Reno, NV) — Speed is believed to have been a factor in a three-car crash that left a person dead in Reno. One of the drivers was declared dead at the scene of the crash, which happened shortly after 8:30 Saturday night. Authorities say the other drivers are cooperating with the investigation. It’s unclear if…MORE

Todd Tonnochy Sentenced For Murder of Hailey Nieto

(Reno, NV) — A man who killed an 18-year-old woman at a motel in Downtown Reno is heading to prison. On Monday, Todd Tonnochy was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after ten years for the murder of Hailey Nieto. Tonnochy shot Nieto to death in March of last year, then…MORE

Driver Crashes Into Main Gate at Nevada Air National Guard Base

(Reno, NV) — A driver is in custody after crashing into the main gate of the Nevada Air National Guard Base in Reno. No one was injured in the crash, which happened just before one o’clock Monday afternoon. The driver was quickly apprehended by security, though it’s unclear if the crash was intentional. The base…MORE