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Carson City man sentenced to 16 years for drive-by shooting
SPARKS, Nev. (KOLO) - A Carson City man will spend the next 16 years in prison in connection with a 2023 drive-by shooting in Sparks. David Maciel will spend six years on parole following his release. Maciel pleaded guilty to committing the drive-by shooting in a residential neighborhood in Sparks.
Carson City Sheriff’s Office: Check on home security measures before summer
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Home safety is always important but with the arrival of springtime and summer vacations it’s a good idea to check up on your home security. Detective Joey Trotter with Carson City Sheriff’s Office says that home burglaries and car break ins are more common in warmer months which is why we need to be on high alert. Officials say that some of the best ways to keep your home protected are:
Carson City Sheriff's Office Warns of New Phone Scam Where Callers Impersonate Family Members
The Carson City Sheriff's Office is warning of a new phone scam targeting the public where scammers have, in some instances, come to peoples' homes. According to a release, the scam involves callers claiming to be a family member who was involved in an accident. They claim to be injured,...
Fernley American Legion post donating tactical vest for sheriff’s K-9
The Fernley American Legion Post 37 and Battle Born Offroaders will be presenting a tactical vest Friday afternoon to the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office for its newest K-9 officer, Linda. Linda will be working with LCSO deputy McCulough, who is assigned to the Western Command as the School Resource...
This Northern California town's single-use plastic ban goes into effect in April
TRUCKEE — The Northern California town of Truckee passed an ordinance earlier this year banning the sale of single-use plastic bottles in stores.It's a move to curb the environmental impacts of tourism, the city said, and is just weeks away from going into effect.Truckee is the second town in Lake Tahoe to take on plastic.What plastics does the ban cover?Melanie Conti is part of Keep Truckee Green, which is the town's sustainability, solid waste and recycling program.The ordinance, passed in January, will ban the sale of single-use plastic water bottles and cartons under a gallon size."The goal is to cut...
Sandhill Cranes make historic return to Lake Tahoe
(FOX40.COM) — Something is happening around Lake Tahoe that has not been seen since the days of the Gold Rush: sandhill crane migration and nesting. These large and graceful birds are well-known for spending their winter in California’s Central Valley, in areas like the Cosumnes River Preserve, before migrating north into Canada for their breeding […]
Douglas County Sheriff's Office Identifies Person Found Dead in Gardnerville
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office is investigating a death in Gardnerville. At around 7 a.m. on Tuesday, the Sheriff's Office and East Fork Fire responded to Arrowhead Drive in the Gardnerville Ranchos on a report of a person lying on the ground unconscious. That person has been identified as 67-year-old...
Northern California Winter Storm Warning in effect for snow storm this weekend. See the full report
SACRAMENTO — An incoming Northern California storm is expected to bring up to 30 inches of snow across the Lake Tahoe basin through Easter Sunday.A Winter Storm Warning is in effect from Friday through Sunday with the heaviest snowfall expected Friday night into early Saturday. We have designated Friday a First Alert Action Day.How much will it snow in Northern California?Around 10-20 inches are expected at elevations above 5,000 feet. At high peaks in the Sierra, especially those on the south side of Highway 50 in El Dorado County, those totals could hit 30 inches.Minor snow accumulation is expected at...
Capital City Community Band awards Richard Doede scholarship
The Capital City Community Band awarded its Richard Doede scholarship to Zach Carpenter at its Salute To Young Musicians Concert on March 24. The scholarship was established to honor a young member of the band who is a senior in high school, has participated in the band, and plans to keep music in their future.
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