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Time Change Means More Crashes

The time change means more crashes on the road, so slow down and watch for pedestrians and wildlife. Statistics in a study by the University of Washington show that between 1994 and 2021, there were 2.1 million crashes in 23 states they looked at, and of those 440 people lost their lives and there was…MORE

Lane Closures on McCarran This Weekend

The City of Reno is warning that the eastbound side of McCarran will be completely closed from Airway Drive to Longley lane this weekend. Both lanes will be closed from 8 p.m. Friday through 5 a.m. Monday. Suggested alternate routes include either Peckham Lane or Airway Drive to Longley Lane. The site is the home…MORE

Nevada Attorney General Files to Remove Esmeralda County Sheriff

Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford has filed to remove Esmeralda County Sheriff Nicholas Dondero from his position. Ford made the filing in the Fifth Judicial District Court, saying Dondero’s domestic violence conviction disqualifies him from holding the post under state law. Ford also says that conviction prevents him from holding a peace officer position of…MORE

Reno Fire Department Partering With The Red Cross To Provide Smoke Alarms

The Reno Fire Department is partnering with the American Red Cross to provide smoke alarms to area residents. The alarms will be installed by Red Cross volunteers who will also provide custom evacuation plans. To request one, contact the Red Cross of Northern Nevada at 775-954-1185. More than 400 smoke alarms were installed throughout northern…MORE

Missing 15-Year-Old in Sparks

[KOH] The Sparks Police Department is looking for a missing or runaway 15-year-old girl. Carlie Pacheco was last seen with a friend in east Sparks, in a black 2006 4 door Volvo, on Saturday, October 28th. She goes by Maxx.Pacheco is 5 ft – 1 and weighs 185 lbs. with brown hair and brown eyes.…MORE

Ground Broken on Affordable Housing Project in Reno

Ground was broken Wednesday on a project that will bring 252 affordable apartments to 1120 East Moana Lane just west of the Reno-Tahoe International Airport. Some state and city leaders were on hand for the ceremony. The Pinyon Apartments will sit on a 3 acre site and consist of 2 five story residential buildings and…MORE

Missing Teen Found Safe

After five weeks of searching, 16-year-old Amina Criddle has been found. Criddle was found at a residence in Sparks on Wednesday. Sparks say detectives found Amina after conducting numerous interviews and following up on tips from the interviews over the past few weeks. The details of her disappearance have not been released, but say she…MORE

Daniel Sarafini Makes First Court Appearance

Former MLB pitcher, Sparks resident and business owner Daniel Serafini made his first court appearance Tuesday since being arrested in Winnemucca. Serafini pleaded not guilty to all charges brought by the Placer County DA, including murder, attempted murder, burglary, and child endangerment. He was denied bail by a judge. His next court appearance is scheduled…MORE

Senator Rosen Asking Dept. of Education to Address Rise in Antisemitism on Collge Campuses

Senator Jacky Rosen called on the U.S. Department of Education to take further action to address the rise of antisemitism on college campuses following the October 7 terrorist attack on Israel. In her letter, Senator Rosen stressed the legal obligation schools have to protect students and urges the Department to take immediate steps to ensure…MORE