Defendant in Reno High School Vandalism Incident Out of Jail
(Reno, NV) — One of the defendants in the Reno High School vandalism incident is out of jail. This week, 18-year-old Wydler May served three days in Washoe County Jail after testing positive for cocaine in August. May and his six co-defendants were court ordered to be tested for drugs and alcohol before their case...
Man arrested following shooting incident in south Reno
A man has been arrested following a shooting incident on Thursday night in south Reno. One person was grazed by a bullet in the incident, suffering non-life-threatening injuries, according to a spokesperson for the Reno Police Department. It happened around 6:15 p.m. on Delucchi Lane. 26-year-old Timothy Brown was...
Senior scam prevention presentation slated
SPARKS, Nev. (KOLO) - There will be a senior scam prevention presentation on Wednesday, Oct. 1, at Opportunity Alliance Nevada‘s next Brown Bag Lunch. Sparks City Attorney Wes Duncan, Washoe County Sheriff’s Office‘s Chief Deputy Jason Walker, and Senior ResQ‘s Blake VanderWell will talk about common scams targeting...
SWAT robot helps end Carson City standoff, two adults arrested, children safe
UPDATE - September 19, 12:50 p.m. Authorities have provided new details about the hours-long standoff at the Carson City home on Thursday. 38-year-old Jason Fisher and 38-year-old Jessica Wolfgram were both arrested for child endangerment. During the standoff it was discovered that Fisher had active warrants for her...
Residents sound the alarm over concerning increase in rodent activity: ‘We pulled something like...
"They’re chewing through the wood on people’s homes to get into the walls." Residents sound the alarm over concerning increase in rodent activity: 'We pulled something like 150 rats out of this home' first appeared on The Cool Down .
Sparks, Nevada woman found guilty of bringing meth into HDSP
On Sept. 9, a Lassen County Superior Court jury found Madelyn Alexis Macias, 31, of Sparks, Nevada, guilty of transporting methamphetamine for purpose of sale in violation of Health & Safety Code section 11379(a) and introduction of a controlled substance to a prison in violation Penal Code section 4573. According...
Another Musical Chairs Chapter Looms for Lear Theater
After multiple failed promises and efforts over the past two decades to revive and put the historical Lear Theater to full time use, including by current city council members, agenda C4 next Wednesday is a “Staff Report (For Possible Action): Presentation, discussion, and direction to staff on the potential...
Nevada Day organizers encourage participants to start decorating
With just 43 days until the 2025 Nevada Day Parade on Saturday, Nov. 1, organizers are calling on all parade participants to start planning their decorations. “This year’s parade promises to be more vibrant than ever with the return of the Best Parade Decoration Contest,” organizers said on Friday. “To support...
VA hosts 18th annual Homeless Veteran Stand Down, aiding hundreds with services
RENO, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — As winter approaches, the VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System hosted its annual Homeless Veteran Stand Down event, providing essential services to hundreds of homeless and underserved veterans. The event, held at the Veterans Outreach Center, marked its 18th year. "This...
Washoe County Sheriff’s Office to host annual Incline Community Picnic
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office invites residents and visitors to join us for our annual Incline Community Picnic on Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Aspen Grove and Village Green, Incline Village. This free, family-friendly event is a wonderful...

















