By the time the city began to collapse, the air had changed. A shimmer lay over the skyline, something almost biological, like the surface tension of water before it bursts. Helicopters hung over downtown like insects caught in amber. Sirens bled into the wind. The headlines spoke of “operations,” “raids,” and “data seizures.” But those…

Tom Darby LYON COUNTY, Nev. (Dec. 26, 2025) — The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office says a familiar holiday troublemaker is now officially in custody. In a press release, deputies revealed they “captured” a 67-year-old green-haired suspect known as “The Grinch,” who was wanted for a lengthy list of alleged crimes, all delivered with a festive…

Tom Darby SPARKS, Nev. (Dec. 26, 2025) — Residents living along the Sparks Marina canal are raising concerns after waking up this week to a strong odor and an oily sheen on the water following recent rain. The sheen was spotted along the east side of the Sparks Marina canal, where residents also reported seeing…

Tom Darby CARSON CITY, Nev. (Dec. 26, 2025) — The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect connected to a fraud investigation. According to deputies, the incident occurred on Dec. 9, when a person stole a purse on South Carson Street near Curry Street. Investigators say the theft…

Tom Darby GERLACH, Nev. (Dec. 26, 2025) — A magnitude 3.3 earthquake was reported near Gerlach on Thursday night, according to the Nevada Seismological Laboratory. The quake struck at approximately 5:30 p.m., about 26 miles from Gerlach and just north of Pyramid Lake. At this time, there have been no reports of damage or injuries…

Tom Darby SPARKS, Nev. (Dec. 26, 2025) — A Sparks man is heading to prison following a violent incident that began with a woman screaming for help outside her apartment earlier this year. According to the Sparks Police Department, officers responded on Feb. 20 to an apartment complex on Sullivan Lane after reports of a…

Tom Darby CARSON CITY, Nev. (Dec. 26, 2025) — Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Nevada increased last week, even as jobless claims declined nationwide, according to data released Thursday by the U.S. Department of Labor. New unemployment claims in Nevada rose to 3,259 for the week ending Dec. 19, up from 2,872 claims the…

Tom Darby CARSON CITY, Nev. (Dec. 26, 2025) — Several bills approved during the 2025 Nevada legislative session will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026, bringing changes to traffic safety, labor regulations, insurance coverage, and health care. One of the most significant changes comes from Assembly Bill 4, known as the Safe Streets Act. The…

Tom Darby LYON COUNTY, Nev. (Dec. 24, 2025) — Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating a suspect they say could be lurking in neighborhoods this holiday season. The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a character wanted for numerous crimes that include burglary, home invasion, and possession of stolen property. According…

Tom Darby SUSANVILLE, Cal. (Dec. 24, 2025) — The National Weather Service office in Reno has issued a Flood Advisory for the Susan River at Susanville due to elevated river levels caused by excessive rainfall. The advisory is in effect until early this afternoon and impacts areas along the Susan River in Lassen County. The…