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  • 1 week ago | rgj.com | Jeffrey Meehan

    The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a bicyclist late Wednesday, May 28, in Washoe Valley. About 9 p.m., deputies responded to a report of a crash involving a vehicle and a bicycle on Eastlake Boulevard, between Guffey Drive and Side View Way. They found a man with serious injuries. He was taken to a local hospital, where he later died, according to the sheriff’s office. Investigators believe a pickup truck struck the man and fled the scene.

  • 1 week ago | rgj.com | Jeffrey Meehan

    The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a death reported Sunday, May 25, near the dirt extension of Chimney Road in Sun Valley. Deputies responded around 6:15 p.m. to a report of a deceased individual. Detectives secured the scene and launched an investigation. Anyone who was in the area between 1 and 6:30 p.m. that day is asked to call the Sheriff’s Office Detectives Division at 775-328-3320. No additional details have been released.

  • 3 weeks ago | rgj.com | Jeffrey Meehan

    A Washoe County School District employee has been arrested on a charge of unlawful contact with a minor, according to WCSD School Police. Michael Vradenburg, 33, a facilities coordinator at Double Diamond Elementary in south Reno, was arrested after a school police investigation. He faces a gross misdemeanor charge under state law over allegations he engaged in conduct that made a child feel terrorized, frightened or harassed. Authorities said the charge is not sexual in nature.

  • 3 weeks ago | eu.rgj.com | Jeffrey Meehan

    Looking for summer camp options in Reno? Registration is now open for the city of Reno’s Sierra Kids Summer Camps, which begin in mid-June. Alongside its traditional all-day programs for ages 6 to 12 ½, the city is also offering specialty camps focused on biking, sports and STEAM — known as Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math. Here’s what to know:When do summer camps start in Reno? Weekly sessions begin June 16 and run Monday through Friday.

  • 3 weeks ago | rgj.com | Jeffrey Meehan

    A juvenile was seriously injured Saturday, May 10 after falling from a moving vehicle in a Sparks neighborhood, police said. About 10:45 a.m., Sparks police, fire and REMSA responded to the report of a crash in the 4700 block of Mesa Meadows Drive. Officers found two injured juveniles at the scene. The investigation revealed that a 16-year-old was driving with one juvenile on the hood and two on the trunk. As the car turned a corner, the pair on the trunk fell onto the road.

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11 Mar 25

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11 Sep 24

RT @rgj: Fire officials said they will push out new evacuation areas Wednesday morning. https://t.co/Bs43RG8pOq

Jeffrey Meehan
Jeffrey Meehan @MeehanLv
6 Apr 24

I’m working on a story for the @RGJ about the 99 Cents Only Stores and its effects on shoppers that will lose the option, preferably in the Reno area. Contact me at [email protected] if interested in talking about your experience.