Reno News

Washoe County District Attorney Richard Gammick released a final report on June 17, 2014 regarding an officer involved shooting that took the life of Kenneth Stafford on July 11, 2013.

On a given day rolling stock of various vintage, everything from the Santa Fe Super Chief to AMTRAK to a Swiss Sightseeing train might be seen on the line, rolling through a scenic landscape through tunnels, over bridges, past stations, the wail of the locomotive horn announcing its progress.

Get ready, Reno. The hit reality competition American Idol is coming to town. Auditions for the show will be at Reno City Plaza on Saturday, where a piece of burning man art that says "believe" sets the perfect background for locals who are chasing their dreams.

Police say they found the decomposed body Thursday afternoon near the 2000 block of Valley Road across from the Christina M. Hixson Softball Park at the University of Nevada.

Microsoft Corp said it has freed at least 4.7 million infected personal computers from the control of cyber crooks in its most successful digital crime-busting operation, which interrupted service at an Internet-services firm last week.

Washoe County Deputies have arrested a Reno man on animal cruelty charges after they say they found animal remains inside in a motel room earlier this week.

Local law enforcement officers from around northern Nevada are competing today to raise the most donations for the Special Olympics in our area -- and they'll do it by serving restaurant patrons in our community.

One Northwest Reno family is left picking up the pieces and fronting the bill after vandals attacked their home on more than one occasion.

A proposed housing development has been bringing out opinions from both sides. On Wednesday night, Verdi residents packed Reno City Hall to protest a zoning change that would include the proposed West Meadows Estates.

A Nevada judge has granted a temporary restraining order against Medient Studios at the request of ousted CEO Manu Kumaran.

Reno Fire and other agencies are battling a structure fire in south Reno. According to the Reno Fire Department, the blaze is located in the 8900-block of Double Diamond Parkway, at the Pacific Cheese factory.

The Nevada Center for Reproductive Medicine is holding a genetic screening day today for women 18-44 years of age and their partners.

From East River Public Relations: Chase International has announced the listing of an unparalleled property in Reno, Nevada.

Authorities have cited and fined a truck driver who lost his load of gravel and dirt and triggered a 22-vehicle pileup on Interstate 80. Nevada Highway Patrol Trooper Dave Gibson says nine people were checked for minor or moderate injuries after the Monday morning incident about 17 miles east of Sparks.

Authorities have cited and fined a truck driver who lost his load of gravel and dirt and triggered a 22-vehicle pileup on Interstate 80. Nevada Highway Patrol Trooper Dave Gibson says nine people were checked for minor or moderate injuries after the Monday morning incident about 17 miles east of Sparks.

Reno police says some Secret Witness tips helped them locate and arrest two people accused of stealing a vehicle on the Fourth of July in Reno.

Secret Witness says it is offering $1,000 for information about the attack a little before 1 a.m. Monday at the Bourbon Square Casino.

Many residents are opposed to an amendment that would allow 394 homes to be built in the Verdi area.

From the Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County: RTC INTERCITY, the commuter bus service linking downtown Reno and Carson City, will add a stop at the Summit Mall beginning on Monday, July 14th.

Did you feel it when the ground shook Monday night? Thousands throughout Carson City and South Reno noticed the rumble, but it took nearly an hour to confirm the quake.