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George Santos ‘shadow treasurer’ accused of wire fraud by GOP super PAC
A conservative political treasurer associated with former Rep. George Santos’s (R-N.Y.) campaign was accused of wire fraud by a GOP super PAC in Nevada, according to a Justice Department complaint. The Conservative Nevada Leadership PAC (CNLP) demanded the Justice Department investigate Thomas Datwyler, who has headed up the financial operations of dozens of Republican candidates…
Legionnaires’ disease investigation underway at Las Vegas casino, hotel
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - The Southern Nevada Health District said they are investigating two travel-associated cases of Legionnaires’ disease in guests who stayed at Caesars Palace Hotel and Casino. The health district said during the last six month in two instances, individuals were diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease shortly...
Animal Foundation looking for kitten foster homes, waives fees for nearly 300 animals
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - The Animal Foundation has too many kittens and they are putting out a call for foster homes. The shelter put a call out on social media saying it took in 45 kittens in the last three days. They say foster commitments typically range from two to eight weeks.
Fire damages eight townhomes in Northwest Reno
A structure fire broke out this afternoon around 2 p.m. in the area of McCarran Boulevard and West 7th Street in Northwest Reno, causing damage to multiple townhomes, and closing down lanes of North McCarran Boulevard. Firefighters responded to the scene with 16 different apparatus and a crew of 54...
Washoe County's new superintendent faces teacher shortage as school nears
RENO, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — With three weeks until school starts for the Washoe County School District (WCSD), and three weeks since the district's new superintendent officially started in his role, it's a busy time for the district as well as for students and families. Before...
Ice cream social at senior center Monday
The senior community (60 and over) is invited to an ice cream social and root beer float party, sponsored by the Pay it Forward Project. Treats will be served from noon to 1 p.m. on Monday in the dining room at the Carson City Senior Center, 911 Beverly Drive. Optional lunch will be served from 11-12:30 p.m.
Driver admits helping Hard Rock shooter
The driver who tried to help the Hard Rock Casino shooter on March 25, 2023, admitted to destruction of evidence Monday. Savannah Raquel Tau Tau Pele, 27, was with Edgar Delgado when he shot and killed South Lake Tahoe resident Omar Reyes Garcia. The incident was reported as a mass...
Thief caught on camera stealing EV cable from outside Henderson home
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - A crime caught on camera in Henderson is just one instance of a much larger problem, one that’s being seen far beyond the Vegas Valley. Surveillance video captured in the middle of the night earlier this week shocked the homeowners. They had no idea...
Sparks child molester serving life sentence dies in prison
CARSON CITY, Nev. (KOLO) -A child molester from Sparks serving a life sentence died in prison Saturday, the Nevada Department of Corrections said Wednesday. Jose Antonio Guardado, 56, was sentenced in 2015 to 45 years to life for sexual assault of a child, lewdness with a minor and possessing a stolen motor vehicle.
Washoe County libraries cancel drag story hour due to 'aggressive protesters'
The Washoe County Library System on Thursday canceled its drag queen story hour program due to workplace safety concerns after a librarian was reportedly injured at an event. The library system partnered with Our Center, an organization that provides support and advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community, to put on a summer program of...
Teen girl found strangled and set on fire in Irvine 15 years ago identified
A teenage girl who was strangled then dumped in Irvine and set on fire nearly 15 years ago has been identified, police announced.The victim was identified as 14-year-old Marcia Shirree Thomas, who was reported missing out of Reno, Nevada, police said."The Irvine Police Department has been committed to this case since 2009,'' Irvine Police Chief Michael Kent said in a statement. "Marcia's family remains in our thoughts during this difficult time. We appreciate the agencies that have assisted in providing crucial information to support the case and the family.''The video featured in the media player above is the ABC7 Los...
Fire breaks out at West View Townhomes in Reno; 12 people displaced
According to the Reno Fire Department, the fire has been put out but crews are currently checking for any remaining fire in the walls and attic of the building. About 54 firefighters and 16 engines responded to the call, which initially came in around 2:30 p.m. Eight units were affected,...
Northwest Reno fire displaces 12, kills two dogs
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) -8 P.M. UPDATE: Power was cut to three buildings Friday afternoon as crews battled fire at one of the buildings. NV Energy is restoring power to two of those buildings. The burned building is a total loss, leaving 12 displaced. The Reno Fire Department demolished the second...
Fire breaks out at West View Townhomes in Reno; 12 people displaced
According to the Reno Fire Department, the fire has been put out but crews are currently checking for any remaining fire in the walls and attic of the building. About 54 firefighters and 16 engines responded to the call, which initially came in around 2:30 p.m. Eight units were affected,...
I-15 shut down until further notice for truck fire sparked by load of lithium batteries
Interstate 15 is shut down in both directions near the Nevada/California state line as crews battle a truck fire sparked by a load of lithium-ion batteries. The fire occurred on northbound I-15 at mile marker 113 between Barstow and Baker, California on July 26th. According to 3 News, a semi...
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