Katherine Nowicki

Tempe

Digital Content Producer at KRNV-TV (Reno, NV)

Journalist and Cronkite graduate

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Articles

Nevada Highway Patrol warns public of scam emails posing as DMV

4 weeks ago | mynews4.com | Katherine Nowicki

The Nevada Highway Patrol is warning the public about a new email scam. Authorities say this scam is an email that appears to have been sent by “The DMV”. It advises recipients that the email is being sent on behalf of the “Nevada Highway Patrol”. The email goes on to inform the recipient that they have received a ticket from Nevada Highway Patrol and that they must pay. The email threatens the recipients that failure to comply with the email will result in additional fines and license suspensions.
Nevada Highway Patrol warns public of scam emails posing as DMV

4 weeks ago | foxreno.com | Katherine Nowicki

The Nevada Highway Patrol, and division of the Nevada State Police, is warning the public about a scam. Authorities say this scam is an email being sent by “The DMV”. It advises recipients that the email is being sent on behalf of the “Nevada Highway Patrol”. The email goes on to inform the recipient that they have received a ticket from Nevada Highway Patrol and that they must pay.
Crews knock down brush fire on Pyramid Highway

4 weeks ago | mynews4.com | Katherine Nowicki

Crews responded to a brush fire on Pyramid Highway caused by a popped tire on Friday afternoon. According to Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue (TMFR) authorities, the brush fire started when a boat trailer traveling toward Sparks from Pyramid Lake popped a tire and created sparks. TMFR, the Sparks Fire Department (SFD) and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) responded. The fire burned .83 of an acre. Authorities say the fire is out as of 4 pm. and crews will be mopping up for the next one to two hours.
Pet of the Week: Lady

1 month ago | foxreno.com | Katherine Nowicki

Faith Zinn with the SPCA of Northern Nevada joined Ereina Plunkett in our Greenhouse Garden Patio to introduce you to our Pet of the Week, available to adopt today at the SPCA of Northern Nevada.
Bicyclist killed in hit-and-run crash in Washoe County

1 month ago | foxreno.com | Katherine Nowicki

Thu, May 29th 2025 at 5:47 AMUpdated Thu, May 29th 2025 at 5:48 AMBicyclist killed in hit and run crash in Washoe County (File photo)A bicyclist was killed in a hit-and-run crash on Eastlake Blvd. Wednesday night, according to the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to a report of a hit and run crash involving a bicyclist around 10 p.m. on May 28. Upon arrival, deputies located a deceased man. The identity of the deceased has not been released. Eastlake Blvd.
Gas leak near Virginia Palmer Elementary School prompts evacuation

1 month ago | mynews4.com | Katherine Nowicki

WASHOE COUNTY, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — A gas leak across the street from Virginia Palmer Elementary School led to a brief evacuation on Wednesday morning, Washoe County School District (WCSD) officials say. WCSD reported the gas leak at 8:38 a.m. on May 28. Classes have resumed as of 11 a.m. Dismissal will be at the usual time.
Lyon County Sheriff investigating attempted child luring

1 month ago | mynews4.com | Katherine Nowicki

LYON COUNTY, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — Police are looking for the suspect in an attempted child luring that occurred in the Dayton area on Friday night. Lyon County Deputies responded to the area of Quilici Road and Holley Lane for a report of a suspicious person shortly before 10:30 p.m. on May 23. Deputies learned that at approximately 2110 hours, a white, older model Subaru Outback slowly passed by two teenage girls who were walking down Quilici Road on their way home.
New vendors and locations this summer at Food Truck W.T.F. (Wed./Thurs./Fri.)

1 month ago | foxreno.com | Katherine Nowicki

New vendors and locations this summer at Food Truck W.T.F. (Wed./Thurs./Fri.)New vendors and locations this summer at Food Truck W.T.F. (Wed./Thurs./Fri.)Idlewild Park mayor Steve Schroeder joined Chris Murphy to talk about some changes coming to the event this summer and some history behind it.
Crews knock down Chrystal Fire on Peavine Peak

1 month ago | mynews4.com | Katherine Nowicki

Mon, May 26th 2025 at 6:26 AMCrews knocked down the Chrystal Fire in the area of Mitchell Canyon on the northwest side of Peavine Peak on May 25 (John Linn/KRNV)Crews knocked down a brush fire in the area of Mitchell Canyon on Sunday afternoon, according on Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue (TMFR) authorities. TMFR crews responded to the Chrystal Fire on the northwest side of Peavine Peak around 1:30 p.m. on May 25 after Off roaders reported the fire.
Teen in stable condition after being struck by vehicle in Sparks

1 month ago | mynews4.com | Katherine Nowicki

SPARKS, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — A bicyclist was injured in a crash in Sparks on Thursday afternoon, police say. Sparks Police, Sparks Fire and REMSA responded to a report of a crash in the area of Wingfield Springs Rd. and South Florentine Dr. Officers arrived on scene and located an injured person around 3:15 p.m. on May 22. A preliminary investigation revealed that a 19-year-old on a bicycle was attempting to cross the street on the crosswalk and was subsequently struck by a motorist.