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NEVADA – Lyon County Sheriff’s Office has disclosed chilling revelations surrounding the tragic kidnapping, rape, and murder of 18-year-old Naomi Irion, along with the subsequent suicide of suspect Troy Driver. The announcement was made during a press conference led by Sheriff Brad Pope, shedding light on the sequence of events...

NEVADA – A hazmat situation in the south Reno area has prompted the involvement of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The incident unfolded at 980 Sandhill Road around 9:00 a.m. on Friday, drawing the attention of the Reno Fire Department. Authorities from the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office deployed a...

The Washoe County Health District (WCHD) has confirmed the first Hantavirus case in Washoe County for the year 2023. Hantavirus is a rare respiratory disease with potentially severe consequences, including fatalities. It is primarily spread through inhalation or contact with viral particles from infected rodents, particularly deer mice. The affected...

Nevada – The State of Nevada is among six states selected to receive federal grant funding for a groundbreaking pilot program aimed at addressing drug abuse among pregnant and postpartum women. This initiative, known as EMPOWERED, is administered by the Roseman University College of Medicine in Las Vegas and has...

Sparks, Nevada – The City of Sparks has taken significant steps to address challenges related to homelessness through the passage of new laws during a recent Sparks City Council meeting. These measures, unanimously approved, aim to strike a balance between compassion and public safety concerns. The new provisions, set to...

Reno, Nevada – The ongoing saga surrounding Adam Steelmon’s personalized Nevada license plate, adorned with an anti-California message, has reached its conclusion. A pivotal decision was reached on Monday when a DMV administrative judge determined that Steelmon will not be required to change his license plate. The controversy stemmed from...

Reno, Nevada – The Washoe County School District (WCSD) marked a significant milestone on Thursday morning as families and students were welcomed to JWood Raw Elementary through a heartwarming ribbon-cutting ceremony. Named in honor of a native Reno resident who devoted 37 years to WCSD, including an impressive 23-year tenure...