Sun Valley Standoff, Resident Faces Multiple Charges After Confrontation with Deputies Amid House Fire
A structure fire broke out in Sun Valley on Thursday, leading to a standoff with law enforcement. The Washoe County Sheriff's Office said Scott Sistrunk confronted deputies with a 2×4 while a fire burned an outbuilding on his property. At about 8:30 a.m., fire and law enforcement responded to...
Washoe County Sheriff’s Office asking for your help with commercial theft investigation, reward offered
The Washoe County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) is asking for the public's help identifying thieves who recently stole from a car wash in Sparks. According to a release from WCSO, the theft occurred in the late evening hours of Tuesday, July 8. At around 10:00 p.m. on July 8, WCSO deputies...
Evening forecast for July 11
Hottest temperatures so far this year will occur this weekend into early next week across the area with widespread moderate to major heat risk.
Reno fire crews battle blaze on Beldon Way; no injuries reported
A Reno home was rendered uninhabitable this afternoon after a structure fire on Beldon Way. Authorities believe a downed power line in the backyard ignited the blaze. Fire crews responded to the scene on Beldon Way shortly after the alarm was raised. While no injuries to residents or firefighters were reported, the...
Smoke and haze forecast as fires burn to our north
Not only will it be hot over the next several days, but hazy at times as well. The majority of the smoke is coming from northern California and southern Oregon. As the wind direction comes out of the northwest, more smoke can come in. Light winds allows the smoke to be stagnant and sit there. Light winds can also...
Famous Dave’s Show-N-Shine Event
103.7 THE RIVER invites YOU to the FAMOUS DAVE’S “SHOW-N-SHINE”!. Don’t miss the party, Tuesday (July 22nd) starting at 5pm at FAMOUS DAVE’S ON KIETZKE IN RENO. FAMOUS DAVE’S is hosting “HAPPY HOUR” ALL DAY with the “FEAST FOR TWO” special… $3 COORS LIGHT DRAFTS, $1 ROOT BEER FLOATS, $16 MARGARITA FLIGHTS and more!
Phase one of Pyramid Highway Project completed, enhancing mobility and safety
Drivers along Pyramid Highway can breathe a little easier, Phase One of NDOT’s major widening project is now complete.
Fire activity during the 4th of July weekend trending in the right direction
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Fire activity over the Fourth of July weekend is trending in the right direction. “The night of the Fourth this year, 2025, anecdotally speaking, it seemed like we had fewer calls for service than compared to last year,” said John Beck, the Fire Marshal for the Reno Fire Department.
Jury deliberating in Daniel Serafini Homewood homicide trial
Serafini is on trial for the death of Robert Spohr and the attempted murder of Wendy Wood in 2021.
One person injured in Reno shooting, police seeking suspect
RENO, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — One person was hospitalized after a shooting in Reno on Wednesday evening. Reno Police Department officers responded to the area of 6th St. and Lake St. on the report of a shooting just before 6:30 p.m. on July 9. When they arrived at the scene, officers located a man with gunshot wounds.
