A busy day on the campaign trail ahead for the Silver State. President Trump’s son, Eric Trump will be in Reno Tuesday holding a Make America Great Again rally at the Atlantis Casino at 1 p.m. Vice presidential candidate Kamala Harris is coming to Reno Tuesday though details weren’t yet available. The Democrat is also … Read more
Washoe County shatters its COVID-19 record, picking up 350 new cases, in just two days. The health department says a reporting delay led to the single-day spike that really accounts for two days of data–but still a record-breaker this Saturday. Three new deaths were reported Saturday for a total of 193. Sunday, the area added … Read more
A family and all of their pets are OK after a small fire in Sun Valley. It broke out on Carol Drive Friday night. Everyone and 11 dogs and seven cats made it out safely. No word yet on what sparked the fire.
Three murder suspects wanted in California are now behind bars after evidence of their crimes was found in Reno. Police say Michael Griff, Austin Hogan, and Kyle Smith are accused of shooting and killing brothers Jerry and Randy Bonds of Florida. Their bodies were found in a wooded area of Forbestown in northern California.
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is warning about a spike in vehicle burglaries. They have 17 reports in the past five weeks. They say among the items stolen that’s most concerning–handguns.
An Elko County man faces life in prison after he was convicted of murder. The Elko Daily Free Press reports Alan Honeyestewa got into a gun fight during a home invasion. He ended up shooting and killing 33-year-old Brad Smith in 2018.
When the Wolf Pack opens its season Saturday against Wyoming tailgating will be forbidden. That policy will be in effect through the 2020-2021 athletics season. Also announced Thursday–the school’s winter session will be entirely remote. This spring–study abroad programs are off the table and the fitness center may reopen.
Washoe County hits a new record of average cases in when it comes to its seven-day rolling average–that number now standing at 128. Thursday, the county added 143 cases and 95 recoveries. The death toll remained unchanged at 189.
Two adults and a teen from Reno are arrested on drug trafficking charges following a routine traffic stop. Deputies pulled their vehicle over for speeding on Highway 395 in Minden Thursday. After smelling pot, they searched the vehicle and say they found 8 pounds of marijuana and a gun. Nineteen-year-olds Joseph Anthony Coleman and Erin … Read more
We now have the name of a motorcyclist killed in a crash on Pyramid Highway. He is 23-year-old Christopher Hakin of Sparks. Police say Hakin was thrown from his bike after he was hit by a turning SUV. He was pronounced dead shortly after his arrival at Renown.