Tom Darby Sierra Meadows, Cal. — A snowmobiler who became stranded in deep snow Sunday evening needed rescuing. According to Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue (TNSAR), the rider called 9-1-1 around 6:30 p.m. after his snowmobile became stuck in another rider’s track, leaving him unable to free himself. TNSAR deployed multiple resources to the area,…

Tom Darby Fernley, Nev. — The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the disappearance of Ronald Littley, a Fernley resident who has been missing since September 2022. Littley, now 56, was last known to be living at a home on Dixie Lane and was last seen in mid-September 2022. Deputies conducted a welfare check…

Tom Darby Gardnerville, Nev. — The Bureau of Land Management’s Carson City District plans a prescribed burn east of Gardnerville to reduce wildfire risk. The project involves burning 209 acres of slash piles along Upper Sunrise Pass Road in the Pinenut Mountains. Burning is scheduled between January 6 and April 30 and will only occur…

Tom Darby Carson City, Nev. — The Carson City Fire Department responded to nearly 12,000 calls for service in 2025, including 9,485 emergency medical service (EMS) calls. Firefighters also battled 24 structure fires throughout the year. The department noted that Friday was the busiest day for calls, with 3 p.m. being the peak time of…

Tom Darby Sun Valley, Nev. — Firefighters quickly contained a fire that broke out in a travel trailer on Quartz Lane overnight, authorities said. Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue (TMFR) reported that crews responded to the scene and successfully knocked down the fire. The cause of the blaze remains under investigation. There were no injuries…

Tom Darby SPlacer County, Cal. — Authorities are intensifying their search for a woman reported missing near the Codfish Falls Trail outside Colfax, according to the Placer County Sheriff’s Office. Search efforts have been underway since Friday evening and continue by land, air, and water. Sheriff’s officials said dive teams and boats are searching the…

Tom Darby Reno, Nev. — A Reno man was found guilty of domestic battery after an incident inside a home that left a woman injured, the Washoe County District Attorney’s Office reported. 52-year-old Santos Rendon-Laureanos was convicted following a jury trial. Reno Police responded to a home on Riesling Loop in May 2025 after Rendon-Laureanos…

Tom Darby Sparks, Nev. — Residents living in their vehicles now have a safe place to park overnight thanks to a new pilot program launched by Washoe County in partnership with Our Place, a local nonprofit addressing homelessness. The program, running through Friday, May 15, offers six parking spaces on a first-come, first-served basis at…

Tom Darby Carson City, Nev. — A 37-year-old man was arrested Sunday on suspicion of felony preventing a victim from reporting a crime and misdemeanor domestic battery, according to the Carson City Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded around 12:15 p.m. to a residence on Butti Way. Upon arrival, deputies saw two women in the hallway, one…

Tom Darby Reno, Nev. — Two individuals are under investigation following a reported shooting in downtown Reno Monday morning, authorities said. The Reno Police Department responded to a call of shots fired on W. 5th Street around 9:40 a.m. At this time, there are no reported victims, and authorities have not released information regarding any…