Elko, Nev. — Elko Police Department detectives are investigating the death of an individual found on Thu., Jan. 8, at a transient camp near the Errecart Boulevard bridge. Officers responded to a report of a deceased person in the area and located the body inside a makeshift campsite, according to police. Detectives are withholding the…

The Sparks City Attorney’s Office announced two domestic battery convictions involving separate incidents that occurred in late 2025. A jury convicted Juan Mena of domestic battery stemming from an incident on Oct. 12, 2025. According to police, officers with the Sparks Police Department responded to a residence for a reported domestic disturbance after a woman…

Reno, Nev. — The Nevada Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash involving a semi-truck that occurred late last month on Interstate 80 in Washoe County. According to authorities, troopers with the Nevada Highway Patrol, a division of the Nevada State Police, responded to the crash on eastbound I-80 east of University Way at approximately…

Fallon, Nev. — A 56-year-old Fallon man was killed Tuesday evening after being struck by a vehicle while crossing U.S. Highway 50, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol. Troopers with the Nevada Highway Patrol responded to the scene of the crash on U.S. 50 just east of Gummow Drive shortly before 6 p.m. on Jan.…

Sparks, Nev. — A wanted felon was taken into custody Tuesday evening following a multi-agency law enforcement operation at a residence in Sparks, according to the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office. Detectives with the Sheriff’s Office Human Exploitation and Recovery Operations (HERO) Team arrested Fernley resident Jose Menendez-Murray, 42, after serving a search warrant at a…

Reno, Nev. — Reno fire crews responded to a reported structure fire on Holcomb Avenue Tuesday evening, according to a Reno Fire Department battalion chief. Emergency personnel rushedto the scene at approximately 6:25 p.m. Firefighters arrived to find an active fire at the residence and initiated suppression efforts. Crews were able to bring the fire…

A papercut. Nothing dramatic, no cinematic blood spurt, just that tiny slice across the edge of my thumb when I was opening the damn gas bill. One of those quiet, invisible hurts that seems to whisper: this is the beginning of something bad. I sucked the thumb, tasted a bit of iron, then went to…

It began with the smell of sulfur and smoke, faint but sharp, like something burning behind the walls. I checked the stove. Cold. Checked the outlets. Fine. Still, it lingered, a match just struck, not quite blown out. That smell reminded me of my old man. He’d light matches to chase out the stench of…

Public Service Announcement Reno, Nev. — Reno Public Market (RPM), Northern Nevada’s growing hub for food, live music, and community gatherings, will celebrate its third anniversary on Saturday, January 17. The celebration will feature live performances throughout the day, with New Wave Crave, an ‘80s cover band, headlining at 7 p.m. DJ Mo Ayala will…

Commentary Truckee, Calif. — It starts innocently enough. You’re opening your shop, coffee in hand, mentally preparing for the great battle of the day (the credit card machine versus your patience), when you notice it: a person standing very still on the sidewalk, holding a camera like it’s an emotional support animal. Congratulations. You may…