Reno police investigate two separate shootings, suspects at large
RENO, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — Police are investigating two separate shootings that occurred in Reno early Sunday morning. Reno Police Department officers responded to the 4700 block of Mill St. around 12:30 a.m. on July 20 for the report of shots heard in the area. During the investigation, a man arrived at a...
Necropsy confirms natural causes in death of beloved swan at UNR’s Manzanita Lake
A cherished swan who once called Manzanita Lake on the University of Nevada, Reno campus home died in March of natural cases, according to a comprehensive necropsy conducted by the Necropsy Services Group in Davis, California. The necropsy found no signs of trauma. Despite the necropsy's findings, reports on social...
Reno adds seven new historical markers to highlight city’s past
Seven locations throughout Reno recently received historical markers as part of the City of Reno’s Historical Marker Program. The project was funded through a Nevada Humanities grant approved by the Reno City Council in February, with additional contributions from Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve and Ward 2 Councilmember...
Repeat offender given max sentence after violating probation
After previously being put on probation, a repeat felony offender has now been given the maximum sentence. According to a release from the Washoe County District Attorney's Office, 54-year old Haywood Wilson was originally sentenced to probation in connection to both a pandering constituting domestic violence and...
Car crashes into apartment building in Sparks, driver faces DUI charge
An early morning car crash sent debris into multiple apartments in Sparks, prompting a police response and the arrest of an 18-year-old man. Just after 3:00 a.m. Monday, officers from the Sparks Police Department responded to a report of a car that had crashed into an apartment building near Rock Boulevard and 15th...
‘Not scared of my mother anymore’: Woman who locked teenage son in small room...
A Nevada mother who locked up her son for over a year in a small room stocked with only a bucket to use as a bathroom is headed to prison. Tammy Hinds was sentenced to between two and five years in prison, according to the Storey County District Court. Hinds pleaded guilty to principal to child neglect in April.
Red Flag Warning issued for western Nevada Monday amid gusty winds, low humidity
The National Weather Service in Reno has upgraded a Fire Weather Watch to a Red Flag Warning for the Northern Sierra Front, including Carson City, Douglas, Storey, Southern Washoe, Western Lyon, and far southern Lassen counties. The warning is in effect from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Monday. The...
Two people arrested for drug possession at Legends in Sparks
The pair were arrested in the parking lot of the Legends Bay Casino.
Amazing Dogs Rescue holding adoption event at PetSmart
If you've been looking for a new furry family member, Amazing Dogs Rescue may be able to help you this weekend. The "Amazing Adoption Event" started at 10:00 a.m. at the PetSmart location in Reno at 5110 Mae Anne Avenue. Adoption fees depend on the dog, and start at $250...
Heavy smoke coming from area of Keystone Ave and I 80
Reno Firefighters extinguished a fire that could be seen from the interstate.
