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Body found in Truckee River in Sparks was a suspicious death
SPARKS, Nev. (KOLO) -The death of a man found Friday morning in the Truckee River near Rock Park appears suspicious, the Sparks Police Department said. They are looking for anyone with information about the death of Marco Moran, 32. On Friday at about 8:40 a.m. police had a report of...
1 hospitalized in Friday morning crash in Sparks
SPARKS, Nev. (KOLO) - An early Friday morning crash on southbound Rock Blvd. south of McCarran involved four people, sending one person to the hospital. The call came in to the Sparks Police Department at around 6:45 a.m. The Sparks Police Department says it involved a two-vehicle head-on crash. They...
Structure fire in Sparks forces evacuations
SPARKS, Nev. (KOLO) - A structure fire near the intersection of Industrial Way and Coney Island forced evacuations Friday. 21 units with the Sparks Fire Department responded to the blaze around noon. They say the fire was mostly contained to the exterior of the building. All occupants were evacuated upon...
No injuries reported after driver crashes car into building in Sparks
Crews with the Sparks Fire Department responded to the area of Rock Boulevard and Commerce St. after a driver crashed a car into a building. The crash happened around 4:00 p.m. Friday. The City of Sparks says no injuries have been reported but the building sustained moderate damage.
Update: Possible suspicious circumstances in Truckee River death
Updated with details from Sparks police and the medical examiner's office at 11:48 a.m. June 2. Sparks Fire Department recovered a body Friday morning from the Truckee River just east of Rock Park. ...
Award-winning Reno brewery opens Sparks eatery serving German sausages, cheese curds, more
An award-winning Reno brewery has expanded into the restaurant business with a new eatery. Reno brewery makes foray into food IMBIB Custom Brews, which recently won a World Beer Cup...
Man killed in police shooting at Sparks shopping center identified
SPARKS, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — The man who was killed in a police shooting at a Sparks shopping center has been identified. 29-year-old Dylan Wilson was killed on Tuesday night after he was shot multiple times. He is believed to have been homeless. The Washoe County...
Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo signs bill that would stop felony animal abusers from early release
Gov. Joe Lombardo signed a bill Wednesday that would keep felony animal abusers from getting out of prison early for good behavior. Assembly Bill 159 was inspired by Jason Brown, who was sentenced in 2015 to 28 years in prison after torturing and dismembering seven dogs he got off Craigslist in Reno. ...
Man escapes police multiple times before being shot by officers in Virginia City Highlands
RENO, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — The Reno Police Department (RPD) has released the footage of the police chase that occurred in Virginia City Highlands on May 9, 2023. On the afternoon of May 9, at approximately 2:50 p.m., an RPD officer spotted and identified Tyler Woolley in a parked vehicle in the area of Mira Loma Park in Reno. Woolley had an active extraditable felony warrant for an arrest for prohibited person possession of a firearm issued from Carson City.
Work on Spaghetti Bowl to close ramps next week
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Work on the Spaghetti Bowl will close ramps on I-80 and I-580 next week. The following ramps will be closed intermittently overnight from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. from June 4 to June 9:. Eastbound I-80 to southbound I-580 Eastbound I-80 to northbound US 395. Westbound...
Former Sparks Mayor Geno Martini dies at the age of 77
After a rough couple of weeks, Mayor Martini passed away on June 1 in Sparks surrounded by loved ones. Martini had been living with Parkinson's disease since 2012, a diagnosis he made public in 2015. Mayor Martini was the longest-serving leader of the City of Sparks, serving from 2005 to...
Reno Woman Gets 30 Years in Prison in Drug Trafficking Case
A Reno woman was sentenced to 30 years in prison this week after being found guilty of drug related-charges. The Washoe County District Attorney's Office says 52-year-old Lameda White will be eligible for parole after 11.5 years. She was convicted in a drug trafficking case involving five pounds of methamphetamine.
Sparks Death Investigation Now A Homicide
The Washoe County coroner has identified a man found dead in a Sparks apartment on Sunday and say his death was a homicide. The medical examiner said 59-year-old Jose Reyes-Ramirez died from a blunt force injury to the head. Police say they were called to the Field Street apartment just...
Nevada: Koin to supply cashless payments tech to Baldini’s Casino
Koin this week announced a partnership with Baldini’s Casino in Sparks, Nevada, to supply cashless wagering options. Through Koin, a cashless payments provider, Baldini’s Casino patrons will be able to access cashless options including a mobile wallet. “We are extremely grateful to Baldini’s for choosing Koin to provide...
Kids can learn how to fish at Free Fishing Day event on June 10 at the Sparks Marina
Who: Kids 17 years and younger, must be accompanied by a guardianWhen: June 10, 7-11 a.m.; registration opens at 6 a.m.Where: Sparks Marina Free Fishing Day is June 10 in Nevada, which means no fishing license is required to fish anywhere in the state that day. It's also a chance for children to...
Coroner Identifies Man Killed in Officer-Involved Shooting in Sparks
The Washoe County coroner has identified the man killed in an officer-involved shooting in Sparks earlier this week. The medical examiner says 29-year-old Dylan Wilson died after being shot several times. The ME says it's believed Wilson was homeless. According to Sparks Police, it happened around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday at...
Train hits pedestrian crossing the tracks at Sutro Street
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) -A Union Pacific train hit a pedestrian crossing the railroad tracks at Sutro Street on Wednesday night. The pedestrian was conscious, breathing and alert when taken to the hospital, the Reno Police Department said. No information was available on the patient’s condition at the hospital. It...
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