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Sparks police: Downtown shooting was an accident, suspect still booked
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) -An April 19 shooting in downtown Sparks put a person in the intensive care unit with a gunshot wound to his face was accidental, the Sparks Police Department said Wednesday. The person with the gun, an unidentified juvenile, was still booked into the Jan Evans Juvenile Justice...
Reno man arrested for stealing front loader, ramming pawnshop
The man who stole a front loader from the Cares Campus and crashing it into a pawnshop has been arrested. After investigating Sparks Police located and took Paul Mock into custody. Mock has been charged with grand theft auto, destruction of property , as well as burglary and destruction of property.
Sparks Police arrest man as part of massive mail theft investigation
SPARKS, Nev. (KOLO) - Police in Sparks have arrested a man on mail theft, identity theft and other charges as part of an investigation into mail theft and identity theft in northern Nevada. Between March 17 and April 16 of this year, the Sparks Police Department say there were numerous...
Are Reno-Sparks apartments overbuilt? Plus most and least expensive areas to rent
Reno-Sparks ended last year with average rents above $1,600 once again — the 11th straight quarter that the market saw rents above that price. In fact, the last time that average rents in Reno-Sparks were below that number was the first quarter of 2021, according to data from real estate appraisal and consulting...
Car Crashes into South Reno Home
A car crashed into a home in south Reno on Wednesday. It happened around 5:30 p.m. on Iron Mountain Drive near Double Diamond Boulevard according to a spokesperson from the Reno Fire Department. They say an elderly woman backed into a tree before driving into the home. Nobody was injured...
CANstruction Returns to Meadowood Mall Next Week
CANstruction is back at the Meadowood Mall next week. It's a competition where teams build sculptures out of canned food. There are ten teams participating in this year's 21st event, with five of those being student teams. This year’s CANstruction event will be held Wednesday, May 1 through Sunday May...
Re Bath Reno owner faces prison time
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The mug shot of 77-year-old Sandra Tyler was taken earlier this month when she pled guilty to two felony charges of obtaining money under false pretenses. But Nevada’s Contractors Board says her story goes a lot deeper than that. “She harmed at least 14 homeowners...
Mail thieves are out in force: the dangers, especially during tax season
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Washoe County Sheriff’s Office, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and Sparks Police Department have all made arrests in the last week for mail theft. Detectives with Washoe County Sheriff’s Office say this increase seems to happen around tax season every year. The goal of...
USPS commits to rerouting Reno-area mail despite bipartisan pushback and mail ballot concerns
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The USPS announced on Tuesday it will follow through with its plan to reroute Reno-area mail processing to Sacramento, a move that drew bipartisan ire from Nevada lawmakers while raising questions about the rate at which mail ballots can be processed in a populous part of a crucial swing state.
VA Sierra Nevada hosting self-defense class for veterans
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System is partnering with Gary Grate Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy and VFW Post 3396 to host a self-defense class for veterans. The class will be held this Saturday, April 27 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and is free for all veterans. It will be held at the Gary Grate Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy, located at 1335 Airmotive Way in Reno.
Sparks police looking for missing man
SPARKS, Nev. (KOLO) - The Sparks Police Department is looking for a man who has been missing since Monday. 51-year-old Norman Burke was reported missing out of Riverside on Monday. Police say Burke was working in the Reno/Sparks area and was last seen on April 20 near the Meadowood Mall....
Thursday Web Weather
Cooler, breezy weather will roll in on Thursday, opening the door to a chilly, unsettled Friday. Valleys will see some showers and a few T-storms, with some Sierra rain and snow at times. Expect a dry weekend, with chilly mornings and warmer afternoons. -Jeff.
Reno Housing Authority acquires new property
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The Reno Housing Authority has acquired a new property, which they say they intend to turn into a resident services hub. The new facility is located in Paradise Plaza near Teglia’s Paradise Park and was offered through CIRE Equity as part of a charitable giving campaign and acquired through a competitive process, the RHA says.
Inspire Academy Placed on Brief Code Red Lockdown
An incident involving a student prompted a brief Code Red Lockdown at Inspire Academy in Reno Tuesday morning. WCSD announced the temporary lockdown on its website adding that school police were also on scene. Eventually, the school resumed normal operations. The WCSD sent out a Connect Ed phone call to...
Several Animal Rescue Groups Gather Together for 'Volunteers & Fosters Paw-looza' Event
It's been a very exciting day for many local nonprofits. Several animal rescue organizations gathered to welcome the community at their first ever Volunteer and Foster Paw-looza event. 17 local dog and cat rescue groups came looking for people who are passionate for pets and willing to volunteer, foster, and...
The Road Ahead: Biketopia
SPONSORED: May is National Bike Month, showcasing the many benefits of riding a bike and encouraging people to give it a try for transportation. One of the best reasons to ride bike to get exercise and improve overall health and well-being. Riding a bike also reduces your carbon footprint and saves money at the gas pump.
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