RENO, Nev. (Dec. 16, 2025) — Four men have been sentenced to life in prison in separate child sex assault cases, according to the Washoe County District Attorney’s Office. Christopher Escobar received a life sentence after being convicted of lewdness with a child under the age of 14. Reno police were notified in December after…

VIRGINIA CITY, Nev. (Dec. 16, 2025) — Actor Terrence Howard is filming a new movie in Virginia City. The project, titled Dust Land, is currently in production in the historic mining town. Howard is an Academy Award–nominated actor best known for his roles in Hustle & Flow, Iron Man, Crash, and the television series Empire,…

CARSON CITY, Nev. (Dec. 16, 2025) — Nevada election officials are urging voters to watch their mailboxes as the state begins preparing for the 2026 election cycle. The Nevada Secretary of State’s Office is sending a new “voter checklist” postcard to every active registered voter. The mailer includes key reminders and important dates for the…

RENO, Nev. (Dec. 16, 2025) — A man was arrested early Tuesday morning following a brief vehicle and foot chase in Reno, according to the Reno Police Department. At about 1 a.m., officers attempted to stop a vehicle in the area of South Virginia Street and McCarran Boulevard. Authorities say the driver, later identified as…

RENO, Nev. (Dec. 16, 2025) — The Nevada Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash on U.S. 395 between Red Rock Road and White Lake Parkway. The crash occurred at about 12:30, on Dec. 16, 2025. Northbound lanes of U.S. 395 are closed at Red Rock Road, and authorities say the closure will last three…

RENO, Nev. (Dec. 15, 2025) — An investigation is underway after a body was discovered in the Truckee River near 2nd Street on Monday morning. According to the Reno Police, officers responded to the area alongside Reno Fire personnel at approximately 11:30 a.m. near the Walmart along the river. Authorities have not released the identity…

SUN VALLEY, Nev. (Dec. 15, 2025) — A portion of Klondike Drive near East 8th Avenue in Sun Valley has been temporarily closed as authorities conduct a death investigation, according to the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say the incident occurred Monday along Klondike Drive between East 8th Avenue and Morgan Circle. Authorities went to…

MINDEN, Nev. (Dec. 15, 2025) — Thirty-two protesters were cited for trespassing Monday morning after blocking access to the Starbucks Roasting Plant in Minden, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. The protesters are demanding a contract and claim the company is not negotiating in good faith. DCSO officials received notification ahead of the planned…

Tom Darby WASHINGTON, D.C. — According to a recent national analysis by the Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence, Nevada lawmakers enacted several gun safety measures in the years after the mass shooting on Oct. 1, 2017, in Las Vegas. However, additional legislative progress has largely stalled since then. The Giffords report has released…

CARSON CITY, Nev. (Dec. 15, 2025) — Carson City is preparing for a behind-the-scenes digital change that residents may notice only by looking closely at web addresses and email contacts. Beginning at 7 a.m. on Jan. 8, the city will migrate its official website from carson.org to carsoncity.gov. Additionally, all city email addresses will transition…