The Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District announced Washoe County is under new camping and fire restrictions starting Thursday.

A warrant was issued after a defendant in a child sex assault case went missing and his GPS tracker stopped transmitting, the sheriff's office says.

Local governments are facing budget shortfalls and it's "time to have a conversation" about increasing taxes, Washoe County Commission Chair Alexis Hill said recently.

In partnership with the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO), NaphCare, Inc., a leading correctional healthcare company, is proud to announce THRIVE, ...

The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office remains committed to ensuring the safety of our community and enforcing sex offender registration laws,” said Sheriff Darin Balaam.

US Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) has reintroduced a comprehensive piece of legislation designed to promote public land conservation, housing development and economic growth in Washoe County. The ...

Since her death, the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office has refused to release any information surrounding the incident while simultaneously requesting help from the community.

The Public Interest Legal Foundation dropped an election lawsuit after Clark County looked into troubling addresses on voter rolls.

The issue of threats and violence against public officials all too real for Chris Hicks, the Washoe County district attorney.

Washoe County's school board had a packed agenda Tuesday night from bus schedules to superintendent applications. Trustees with the Washoe County School District (WCSD) discussed a draft contract ...

A Sparks judge set bail at $150,000 for a Washoe County Sheriff's Office deputy accused of lewdness with a minor under 14. Brian Fisher, 46, made his first court appearance since his Dec. 29 ...

Deputy Brian Fisher was arrested on suspicion of lewdness with a child under 14 on December 29, 2021. (Washoe County Sheriff's Office) ...