The Sparks Police Department says the woman who was hit while walking on Brierly Way in east Sparks suffered life-threatening injuries and is in critical condition. They continue to look for the driver who left the scene. It happened about 9:41 p.m. Wednesday on Brierly Way near Interstate 80 about a block west of Vista…… MORE
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Local Man Arrested on 22 Child Pornography Charges
The Human Exploitation and Trafficking unit have arrested a man on 22 child pornography charges after he allegedly told an undercover detective of his desire to have sex with a 3-year-old child. 32-year-old Logan Keyes was arrested Thursday. The HEAT team said in a statement that Keyes initiated an online conversation with a detective and…… MORE
Sparks Police Investigating Hit & Run
The Sparks Police Department is investigating a hit-and-run involving a pedestrian on Brierly Way near Vista Boulevard. It happened last night about 9:45 p.m. Police did not immediately release the condition of the pedestrian, but say one woman was transported to the hospital. The major accident investigation team is handling the case. There is no…… MORE
Sparks Police Looking For Witnesses to Fatal Motorcycle Crash
A motorcyclist killed Tuesday morning in a downtown Sparks crash was identified as 35-year-old Robert Ortiz. Now Sparks Police are looking to identify two possible witnesses. Police said Ortiz drove west on Victorian Avenue from Pyramid Way at high speed and failed to make a turn. He struck a curb, went airborne and ejected from…… MORE
GSR Announces Major Expansion
He promises it will be a game changer Grand Sierra Resort Owner Alex Mereulo at a news conference announcing a massive makeover for the GSR that includes a near-10-thousand seat sports arena slated to become the home of the UNR Wolfpack Basketball team. But wait there’s more… Along with a redevelopment of the adjoining lake…… MORE
Shooting in Verdi Under Investigation
He was found shot multiple times and now the search is on for a suspect. This went down off Mario Road near Erminia Road in Verdi around 3 Tuesday morning. Washoe County Deputies got on scene and pronounced the victim dead around 3:45. Authorities say this is an isolated incident, with no threat to the…… MORE
Reno Police Investigating Homicide at Barbara Bennett Park
Reno Police are investigating a fatal shooting Monday near Barbara Bennett Park. Officers arrived on scene around 3:30 p.m. and found a man sitting inside of a vehicle with a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to the hospital for emergency treatment, but ultimately died from his injuries. Police say it appears the victim and…… MORE
Motorcycle Crash Shuts Down Victorian Avenue in Sparks
A fatal motorcycle crash has shut down a portion of Victorian Avenue near Pyramid Way in Sparks. The crash happened just before 7a.m. this morning. Police say the motorcycle rider crashed into a tree and died on scene. There’s no immediate word on when the roadway will reopen to traffic. Speed appears to be a…… MORE
Man Accused of Killing Hailey Nieto Pleads Not Guilty
The plea is not guilty from a Washoe County man accused of killing 18-year-old Hailey Nieto. Police say Todd Tonnochy fled the area after Nieto’s body was found near Cold Springs in March. He was arrested in Midland, Texas, with his trial set for August 2024. Tonnochy faces an open murder charge in connection with…… MORE
New Flight to Atlanta at RNO
New service from Reno to the world’s busiest airport Stacey Sunday with Reno-Tahoe International Airport says this is a big deal for RNO because it offers a link via Atlanta, to just about anywhere else in the world.… MORE
