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NEVADA – The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office and Truckee Police Department have increased their law enforcement presence in schools after receiving threats against local schools on Friday morning. The Washoe County School District was also affected by the threats. According to the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office, their initial investigation suggests...

NEVADA – Ticks are expected to be more abundant in Nevada this year, according to Mike Teglas, a professor of Veterinary Microbiology at the University of Nevada, Reno. He attributes the expected increase to the colder winter weather, which will allow more ticks to survive. Typically, ticks are dormant during...

NEVADA – The forecast for Friday shows a strong signal for heavier showers to focus on north-central Nevada, especially for Pershing County north of Lovelock. The weather service also warns that roadway snow accumulation is still possible in heavier bands of snow and during the overnight hours. Another round of...

NEVADA – The Nevada State Police will no longer provide 24/7 coverage statewide, according to a statement released on Wednesday by the Nevada Police Union. The union cited staffing shortages and “record-high turnover and vacancy rates” as the main reasons for the change. Specifically, troopers will no longer be assigned...

NEVADA – The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a body that was found on the railroad tracks near Lockwood on Wednesday. According to deputies, the body was reported around 6 p.m. and they say the death does not appear suspicious. However, the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information that...

NEVADA – Nevada State Police reported that the incident occurred on April 23 at around 10:00 p.m. in Carson City. The driver of an orange Toyota Corolla hatchback, Gustavo Caldera, was reportedly trying to evade Carson City police and was traveling east on East William Street with three women in...

NEVADA – Police are investigating after a woman’s body was found on the University of Nevada, Reno campus on Thursday morning. The body was discovered after 7 a.m. at the north end of the Quad, located between the Paul Laxalt Mineral Engineering and Mackay School of Mines buildings. Although police...