Washoe County News

The US 395 extension from the Mount Rose Highway to Washoe Valley with its landmark bridge above Pleasant Valley is expected open in late July.

Roughly thirty-five have voted early for the June 12th primary, according to Washoe County Registrar of Voters Dan Burk.

Washoe County Sheriff Mike Haley, joined by U.S. Sen. Harry Reid , will roll out the new Communities Critical Incident response Vehicle, the first of its kind in Nevada, at 1 p.m. today during a media-only event at the Regional Public Safety Training Center in Reno.

Two retired Reno Police officers say Washoe County Commissioner Kitty Jung berated and distracted them during the search for Brianna Denison's killer.

We're following up on our recent Fact Finder story which uncovered reports of erratic and even abusive behavior by Washoe County Commissioner Kitty Jung.

Southern vs. Northern Nevada issues have resurfaced recently, with some arguing that state funds should be allocated based solely on population.

Almost six weeks have passed since vicious attacks killed Yadira Martinez and her 10-year-old daughter Karla Martinez and injured Karla's father Arturo Martinez.

John Potter Channel 2 News First-class flights cost too much for most of us, but there are ways to upgrade your experience in coach.

The Washoe County Republican Party announced today that it is filing a complaint and forwarding supporting evidence with the Federal Election Committee charging the Berkley and the Nevada State Democratic Party have violated federal law and practiced illegal spending.

Tribune File Photo/Dan McGee Some of the burned items from the house at 2040 Spanish Trails Drive were left outside on part of the lawn.

"He was amazing. He was super charming, funny, just an all-around really great guy." Delicia Jernigan is from Hawthorne, Nevada and says for her family was blindsided when her brother Anthony took his own life.

The primary election for Reno City Council is June 12, and 27 candidates are vying to fill four seats.

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - While the 10-candidate IVGID primary is arguably the most important race for locals, another seat in which Incline Village/Crystal Bay residents have a say is Washoe County Commission Seat One.

We're following up on our recent Fact Finder story which uncovered reports of erratic and even abusive behavior by Washoe County Commissioner Kitty Jung.

Nevada is one of the states that has early voting in both primary and general elections.

Washoe County authorities have identified two people killed in a weekend house fire that's being investigated as a homicide.

The Washoe County Sheriff's Office confirmed with the Washoe County Medical Examiner's Office that formal identifications and next of kin notifications have been completed on the deceased male and female from Sunday's residential fire.

TAHOE/TRUCKEE - For the past two years, readers have become familiar with our Notes About Literacy pages in print and their digital-focused companion, Netty Surfer.

Single Sign-On: You can use Facebook account to log in to LasVegasSun.com. Crossroads GPS , a conservative group co-founded by Republican strategist Karl Rove, has launched an expensive ad campaign in Nevada targeting President Barack Obama.

Reno Police, Tuesday, located an empty Toyota Camry, a vehicle they believe had been stolen.