Reno, Nev. — A juvenile is facing multiple weapons and resisting charges following a traffic stop that escalated into a struggle Jan. 4 with police officers in Reno, authorities said. Officers with the Reno Police Department initiated the stop after observing a vehicle with registration and moving violations. During the stop, police said the front-seat…

Sparks/Reno, Nev. — Law enforcement agencies in the Reno–Sparks area are asking for the public’s assistance in locating two missing individuals in separate investigations. The Sparks Police Department is searching for 25-year-old Alexander Meyers, who is currently homeless and believed to be in the Reno–Sparks area. Meyers’ last known residence was at the Boulder Creek…

Fernley, Nev. — Care Flight airlifted a man to the hospital after being shot multiple times Wednesday evening in Fernley, according to the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to multiple 911 calls at approximately 6:48 p.m. on Jan. 7, reporting a shooting in the parking lot near Steve’s Homemade Ice Cream at the Fernley…

He spoke like a priest might, quiet and slow, as if the world around him had already burned down and he was reading its eulogy from a ruined pulpit. His words seemed pastoral, but they held razor blades of loneliness, indecision, and violence of choice. He’d sit at the end of the counter in Maggie’s…

Tom Darby, Commentary Let me be clear right out of the gate: I am not, and will never be, someone who celebrates the death of another human being. Ever. Three kids lost their mother, and no amount of internet hot takes, hashtags, or righteous outrage changes how devastating that is. That kind of loss leaves…

Tom Darby Nevada recorded fewer roadway deaths in 2025 compared to the previous year, according to the Nevada Office of Traffic Safety’s December 2025 Statewide Fatal Report. Preliminary data shows 381 people were killed on Nevada roads last year, down from 420 in 2024, a 9.3percent decrease. December 2025 alone saw 30 fatalities, compared to…

Tom Darby Reno firefighters are investigating a house fire that occurred on Wednesday morning on La Tierra Terrace near Rio Poco Road. Crews responded around 10 a.m. and quickly brought the blaze under control. A bathroom fan in the shared space may have sparked the fire, though the cause remains under investigation. Firefighters used just…

Tom Darby Sun Valley, Nev. — A Sun Valley man is in jail on multiple felony charges following a domestic violence incident involving a firearm on Dec. 5, the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office reported. Deputies responded to a Sun Valley residence after receiving a report of an assault with a deadly weapon. Investigators learned that…

Tom Darby The State of Nevada has officially joined the FBI-led Las Vegas Cyber Task Force, a multi-agency effort aimed at tackling cyber-enabled crimes, including online fraud, cryptocurrency scams, and digital intrusions. The Nevada Attorney General’s Office has assigned a full-time investigator to the task force, allowing cybercrime complaints to be directly referred and coordinated…

Tom Darby Nevada health officials want the federal government allow SNAP recipients to purchase hot prepared foods while prohibiting sugary drinks, energy drinks, and candy. The Nevada Department of Human Services said the proposal, if approved by the USDA, could take effect in February 2028. Under current SNAP rules, recipients cannot buy items considered unhealthy,…