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New Information Released About Shooting That Left 7 Wounded

(Reno, NV) — There are some new details about a shooting that left seven people wounded at an apartment complex in northwest Reno. Police say four adults and three teenagers were shot late Friday night. One adult and one teen are in critical condition. Detectives say the people who were shot were involved in an…MORE

NDOT Hiring Snowfighters

[KOH] Winter is coming, and the Nevada Department of Transportation is gearing up for the snowfighting season. They’re accepting applications now for temporary highway maintenance workers to help with snow plowing and anti-icing operations, as well as among other duties. Openings are available throughout Nevada: Reno, Carson City, Gardnerville, Virginia City, Silver Springs, Fernley, Fallon,…MORE

Lake Tahoe Fire Restrictions Lifted

[KOH] Fire restrictions in the Lake Tahoe area have been lifted, and open public burning can begin again today [Monday, October 9th] in Incline Village and Crystal Bay. The North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District says the lifting of restrictions was due to the arrival of moisture, higher humidity, and winter weather conditions. Also starting…MORE

Two Pedestrians Died This Weekend in Reno in Separate Crashes

[KOH] A rash of pedestrian crashes took the lives of two people over the weekend. Early Saturday morning around 12:30 a.m., two pedestrians were hit near West 2nd & Ralston. One was transported to a hospital with severe injuries, the second received minor injuries and was treated on scene. A $1,000 reward is being offered…MORE

Standoff in Dayton Ends Peacefully

The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man Thursday after a standoff in Dayton. The sheriff’s office said the incident began just after 4 p.m. in the 300 block of Sweetwater Circle. Neighbors heard a shot fired and saw 34-year-old Cody Ward flee his townhouse and go into the garage of a neighboring townhouse. Deputies…MORE

Man Arrested For a Triple Stabbing Was Previously Arrested For a Stabbing in 2021

The man arrested for a triple stabbing Wednesday in Reno was previously arrested for a stabbing in August of 2021. 20-year-old Joseph Weber was remanded to Lake’s Crossing for mental health evaluation and treatment. He was released in 2022. The current charges against Weber have been amended to three counts of attempted murder and three…MORE

New Fire Station Coming to Northwest Sparks

The City of Sparks has closed escrow on some property in northwest Sparks to build a new fire station. The parcel of land, measured at 1.85 acres, is located in the Pioneer Meadows Business Park. The city says it decided that it would be placed there to serve new housing developments in the area. Fire…MORE

Have You Seen This Burglary Suspect?

The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a suspect in a pair of car burglaries. On Sept. 24, a home surveillance system captured a person in a red beanie with a black and white backpack opening the unlocked door of a car in the Hidden Valley area. The Sheriff’s Office says the video then…MORE

Stabbing Suspect Arrested After Standoff

A standoff Wednesday afternoon leads to a suspect wanted for a triple stabbing. Reno Police say 20-year-old Joseph Weber is the suspect in the attack that severely injured three people. The stabbing went down Wednesday morning around 2:15 on Aitken Street near Locust, that’s near Mill and Wells. All three victims were rushed to the…MORE

2022 Was One of The Deadliest Years on Nevada Roads

Updated numbers from the state show 2022 was one of the deadliest years on Nevada’s roads in recorded history. There were 416 traffic accident deaths in Nevada last year. The preliminary total, reported in January, was 382 deaths. It was the third-deadliest year since official record-keeping started in 1991. The most traffic deaths were in…MORE