CRIME & SAFETY
Two People Die in Wrong-Way Crash on I-580 South in Carson City
Two people are dead after an early morning wrong-way crash on I-580 south near Snyder Avenue and Fairview Blvd. in Carson City. Nevada State Police say the two-car crash happened just after 4:45 a.m. on Wednesday. NSP says one of the cars was heading the wrong direction when it hit...
Investigation Underway After Small Wildfire Near Van Sickle Park in Lake Tahoe
An investigation is underway after a small wildfire broke out near Van Sickle Park in South Lake Tahoe Wednesday morning. The Forest Service say the 1/10 acre fire was reported just before 11 a.m. Forward progress has since been stopped and a hand line around the fire is complete. The...
Mail thieves are out in force: the dangers, especially during tax season
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The 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...
24th annual Nevada Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Relay Run kicks off in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Nevada law enforcement have officially hit the road to honor fallen officers and troopers. On Wednesday morning, law enforcement gathered to kick off the 24th annual Nevada Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Relay Run. According to police, there are currently over 150 names on the Nevada...
Multiple Law Enforcement Agencies' Horse Units Participating in Mounted Patrol School This Week
Multiple law enforcement agencies are taking part in the annual Mounted Patrol School Week. The course offers training for mounted horse teams across from Northern Nevada for riders to better handle their horses. Some agencies include the Washoe County Sheriff's Office, Carson City Sheriff's Office, Reno Police Department, and Sparks...
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