The Washoe County Sheriffs Office is investigating what it calls a suspicious death just off Toll road west of Geiger Grade. Investigators say they got a call Monday morning of a dead body at a home on 270 Taurus Circle.

Reno residents say Pope Benedict XVI's decision to step down is unexpected, but understandable.

A 31-year-old Army veteran who grew up on a ranch in the high Sierra has received the highest U.S. award for military valor.

Authorities in Reno are offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the suspects wanted in connection with another shooting a couple miles southeast of downtown.

A 35-year-old Nevada Army National Guardsman has been awarded a Purple Heart after he was injured by enemy fire in Afghanistan.

The Nevada Highway Patrol has released the name of the girl killed Interstate 395 north of Reno Friday night.

Sunny clear blue skies... 44 Monday and 54 by Wednesday.

All lanes are open Monday morning after a deadly accident involving a semi truck.

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Lake Wind Advisory for Lake Tahoe in effect until 10AM Monday.

Gusty winds overnight from the northeast at 10-20mph ... Monday morning low 20-degrees, forecasted high 44-degrees.

Later this month dozens of fitness enthusiasts will take part in a GORUCK challenge somewhere in Reno.

Reno Police Department (RPD) investigators are asking for your help finding a suspect in an early morning shooting east of downtown. Secret Witness is offering a $1,000 reward.

If you've been mulling over getting a tattoo or a new piercing.... now could be the right time.

Mostly sunny skies this weekend with highs in the 40s ... chilly overnight lows in the 20s Sunday.

A collection of sacred relics of the Buddha and other Buddhist masters visited in Reno.

A state agency says it has a bold new idea to help some of the 52,000 Nevada homeowners who are way behind on their mortgage payments.

NHP officials are releasing more information, including photographs, of an accident that seriously damaged a patrol car and sent a trooper to the hospital.

A wrong-way driver crashed on Interstate 580 in Carson City, killing himself and shutting down the freeway.

A funeral service is under way for a 15-year-old Chicago girl whose killing has brought national attention to Chicago's staggering gun violence.

Police identify the man killed in a hit and run accident in Carson City Friday morning.

Counselors with the Washoe County School District headed back to the classroom Friday, putting the focus on issues threatening modern students. The mini-conference dubbed "Getting Back to Our Roots" offered attendees an option of 5 different classes.

A brief ceremony Friday at the Desert Research Institute north of Reno installed a new sentinel at the main entrance and celebrated stronger ties with colleagues in China.

There is a new resource for veterans facing homelessness in our community.

Paying your sewer bill is now easier that ever.

Partly cloudy and cold Saturday with lows in the teens and highs in the upper thirties. Gradually warmer temps next week.