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Reno Police tell us they are investigating a shooting after finding a man with a gun shot wound at the intersection of South Virginia St. and Grove St. Due to the ongoing investigation, S. Virginia St. will be closed from Grove St. to Linden St. for the next several hours.

A man who barricaded himself inside a Reno home for several hours on Thursday is now in police custody. Reno Police say Placer County and Washoe County chased the suspect from Stateline, along I-80, to his home just off Plumb where he crashed his car into a fence and barricaded himself inside his house.

Nye County, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — A man who killed a well-known Native American activist in a head-on car crash was sentenced to 30 days in jail. Myron Dewey was killed when a car, driven by John David Walsh of Reno, crashed into him September 26, 2021. It happened in a rural road in Nye County.

SPARKS, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — The Sparks Police Department (SPD) released the footage of the officer-involved shooting that killed the suspect at the Sparks shopping center the night of May 30, 2023. According to SPD Deputy Chief Tara Edmonson, dispatch received multiple calls about a woman...

The Truckee River, raging from a snow-packed winter, will be the centerpiece of festivities in Downtown Reno from June 9-11. The weekend includes the Reno River Festival, an annual event ($10 entry) that features local food, music, shopping and more held at Wingfield Park. And for those daring to traverse the river,...

An investigation is underway after two sheds caught fire on Leon Drive in Sun Valley Wednesday. Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue crews quickly knocked down the fire, around 2 p.m. No injuries were reported. There's no immediate word on what caused the fire.

SPARKS, Nev. (KOLO) - On June 6 around 3 p.m., officers with the Sparks Police Department and paramedics found two dead bodies inside a home on Holman Way near Pyramid and McCarran Blvd. Sparks detectives have taken over the investigation. Police say that the man and woman knew one another...

SPARKS, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — Sepulveda Elementary School in Sparks was placed on a code yellow lockdown Thursday afternoon. According to the Washoe County School District, the school was put on lockdown at approximately 3:03 p.m. due to police activity in the area. There is no...

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Police are investigating after a person was shot at the Vagabond Inn in Reno Wednesday morning. Reno Police say a victim was shot in the abdomen around 7:15 a.m. and is now in emergency surgery. They also say they are talking to a person of interest in the case.

Yesterday, June 7, the California Highway Patrol responded to the 7th Street overcrossing on Hwy 101 in Arcata where they had learned a body was in the center divide after a 45-year-old man was left by a hit and run driver sometime the previous evening. Today, they released the name of the victim and provided the make of the vehicle involved in the collision. They again asked for the public’s help in locating the driver.

Police are investigating a shooting that injured one man in south Reno Wednesday morning. The incident occurred just after 7:15 a.m. near South Virginia Street and Brinkby Avenue. Police say the unidentified victim is undergoing emergency surgery. Officers are talking to a person of interest in the case. Surrounding roadways...

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - A Sparks man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for DUI and leaving the scene of an accident in which the victim sustained multiple fractures and a brain bleed. 33-year-old Michael O’Farrell will be eligible for parole after six years have been served.

Support local journalism for just $1! Subscribe today. We never knew quite how hardy we were out here in the Sagebrush State until the East Coast had to start living like us. From Minneapolis to DC, the northeastern United States has been hit hard by poor air quality due to wildfires in Canada's forests, prompting suspensions of baseball games, a soccer game and one basketball game (even though that game was being played indoors). The smoke is expected...

The unidentified man's body was found around 1:30 a.m. at the south end of the park, near Galletti Way and Glendale Avenue. A homicide investigation is underway after a man's body was found at Fisherman's Park early Wednesday morning.

A Las Vegas man was sentenced to prison time for a gas station skimming scheme that cost unsuspecting customers over $5 million in total, court documents say.

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Update at 9:32 a.m.: Officials say one person was rescued from an adjacent unit and was transported to the hospital. Two people were also displaced due to the fire. No firefighters were injured. Original Article: An early morning apartment fire in Reno is under investigation. The...

The City of Reno put up new flashing signs near Stead Elementary School on Thursday morning. The new signs are located on the northeast corner of Stead and Silverlake Boulevards. "We have so many kids who walk to school, both the elementary and the middle school. And for middle school...

Stacker compiled a list of the highest rated sushi restaurants in Reno from Tripadvisor.

Low pressure will keep showers and T-storms in the forecast through Tuesday. Heavy rain, hail, lightning, and gusty wind are all possible with storms. Next week still looks unsettled, but generally drier and warmer. -Jeff. The Historic Reno Preservation Society is hosting its annual summer walking tours. 8 Things to...

Thanks to an epic winter that left near-record snowfall followed by a rainy spring, our region is enjoying the gift of a healthy and vibrant wildflower bloom. RGJ photographer Jason Bean has been getting out with his camera (and dog) these past few weeks, documenting the displays of color and life in the hills surrounding Reno. Right now, the best places to explore are the hillsides hovering around 5,000-6,000 feet in elevation. But virtually anywhere you...