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Douglas County has de-activated its flooding call center that was established to manage problems with potential flooding from recent storms. The county did set up a damage assessment tool for residents to report damage to property and infrastructure.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is looking for a suspect who allegedly tried to kidnap a CVS employee on Monday, and they’re asking for the public’s help in finding him. The Sheriff’s Office has released images of the suspect. Officials said the suspect loitered in the store at 1980 North Carson Street for about an … Continue Reading Police need help finding attempted kidnapping suspect

Secret Witness is offering a reward of $1,500 for infomration leading to the arrest and prosecution of a suspect involved in a fatal hit and run that happened Tuesday morning in Sparks. Investigators said a woman was crossing the street in an activated crosswalk when she was hit by a driver who left the scene. … Continue Reading Reward offered in hit and run

Actor Jeremy Renner has said on social media that he’s out of the hospital and home now, after suffering serious injuries in a snow plow accident in Nevada. Renner was using his snow groomer to try to free a relative’s vehicle near Lake Tahoe on New Year’s Day, when he was run over by the … Continue Reading Renner at home

The Reno Public Market is hosting a Grand Opening celebration this weekend. The event runs January 20th-22nd. The event will include family-friendly activities and live music. The Reno Public Market is located at the corner of Plumb Lane and South Virginia Street.

Some schools are on a two-hour delay today due to weather, including the Carson City School District. Be aware of delays in some college openings, as well.

From January 13th through the 31, 2023, Nevada’s law enforcement agencies throughout the state will be Joining Forces and citing distracted drivers. Nevada law clearing states that any use of a handheld electronic device – cell phone, mp3 player, GPS device, etc. – while driving is illegal. Nevada’s ban on handheld devices while driving went … Continue Reading Police looking for distracted drivers

The Reno police department arrested eight suspected impaired drivers during a DUI saturation patrol on Saturday. The eight law enforcement officers made 81 stops during the operation that ran on Saturday afternoon and night. One of the arrests was for felony drunken driving. Police also gave out several citations.

A reminder that Monday is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. City of Reno offices are closed on Monday. Most Washoe County offices also are closed for the holiday. All City of Reno recreation facilities and pools will be closed on the 16th. One event planned to mark the holiday is on Sunday, January 15th. It’s … Continue Reading Many offices closed on Monday

Douglas County has launched a damage assessment tool, where the public can report damage to structures and infrastructure in Douglas County. With the tool, residents can report property damage, upload photos, geotag the location in question, and give a detailed account of the issue. The tool helps the County assess damage, catalogue trends, and allocate … Continue Reading Douglas County launches damage assessment tool