(Reno, NV) — The violent crime and property crime rates in Washoe County are again outpacing the rest of the nation. That’s according to recently released FBI national crime statistics from 2023. Last year, the U.S. averaged 364 violent crimes per capita. Washoe County averaged 499 violent crimes per capita. Washoe County’s violent crime rate…… MORE
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Construction of RNO Airport Loop Road Complete
(Reno, NV) — Construction of the new loop road at Reno-Tahoe International Airport is complete. The loop road, which is 18-hundred linear feet long, has smoother asphalt, elevated crosswalks and new canopies to protect travelers from the sun, rain and snow. The loop road is the second project to be completed in the airport’s expansion.…… MORE
Washoe County’s Interim Registrar of Voters Takes Leave of Absence
(Reno, NV) — Washoe County’s interim registrar of voters Cari-Ann Burgess is taking a leave of absence just 40 days before the November 5th general election. A statement released by the county on Wednesday says Burgess was dealing with stress-related health issues. She will use the leave of absence to focus on “self-care.” It’s unclear…… MORE
Sparks Shooting Turns Deadly
(Sparks, NV) — One has died from a shooting that happened in Sparks Wednesday. Police there say around 4:20pm, they received a 9-1-1 call from someone who said his co-worker had been shot inside an apartment off E Street and 18th Street. The victim had been shot multiple times and was pronounced dead at the…… MORE
Homeless Man Found Dead During Routine Bed Check
(Reno, NV) — An investigation is underway after a man was found dead during a routine bed check at a homeless shelter in Reno. The discovery was made Tuesday, at Reno’s CARES campus. On Wednesday, the man was identified as 53-year-old Michael Dick. The cause and manner of death have not been determined.… MORE
Battle Over Future of Rupert Murdoch’s Media Empire Playing Out in Washoe Court
(Reno, NV) — The battle over who will control Rupert Murdoch’s media empire after he dies is unfolding in a courtroom in Reno this week. Since Monday, the 93-year-old Murdoch and his lawyers have been appearing in Washoe County probate court. Murdoch, the owner of Fox News, The Wall Street Journal and The New York…… MORE
RPD: Two Suspects Wanted for Deadly Reno Stabbing
(Reno, NV) — Reno Police say they are searching for two suspects, a man and woman wanted for a deadly stabbing Sunday afternoon. Officers responded to 641 East Moana Lane in Reno around 12:40pm. The found an adult male victim, provided immediate medical attention and called for REMSA. REMSA took the victim to a local…… MORE
12-Year-Old Arrested for Social Media Threats Against WCSD Schools
(Reno, NV) — The Washoe County School District reports that school police have arrested a 12-year-old juvenile student for posting threats of violence on social media, targeting several schools in Washoe County. On the social media outlet Instagram, the juvenile student posted photos of weapons and tagged multiple WCSD schools threatening a school shooting or other…… MORE
Updates on the Davis Fire
UPDATE 9/11-UPDATE-Evacuees are now asked to come to the Neil Road Recreation Center at 3925 Neil Road in Reno. From the US Forest Service Acres: 5,646 acres Start Date: 09/07/2024 Location: Washoe Valley, Nevada Personnel: 620 Containment: 31% Fuels: Timber Resources: 10 Crews | 9 Helicopters | 48 Engines | 2 Water Tenders | 2 Dozers …… MORE
Bear Fire: 1,391 Acres, 0% Contained
(Reno, NV) — The Bear Fire in Sierra County, California has burned nearly 14-hundred acres of land with no containment. The fire, which started amid a Red Flag Warning on Monday afternoon, is burning near Sierra Brooks on the east side of the Tahoe National Forest. It is in an area west of the North…… MORE
