Sheriff’s Office Announces Credit & Debit Card Payment Options for Cash Bail

Effective this month, consumers will have the option to make their cash bail payments by credit or debit card through a new service called GovPayNet. GovPayNet allows major credit and debit cards for cash bail twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week on-site, online (www.govpaynow.com) or by phone (1-877-EZBAIL5). Cardholders can make payments on […]

Missing Person, Last Seen in Sparks on April 24th

The Washoe County Detectives Division is seeking information on the whereabouts of Edward Oliver, 54 year old Sparks resident. Edward was last seen on Sunday, April 24, 2011 at approximately 8:15AM at the Vitality Veteran’s Housing Program, located at 3660 El Rancho Drive in Sparks, Nevada. Edward checked out early morning on April 24th to […]

Bud Klein, Kirkwood’s Founder, Patriarch and Visionary – R.I.P.

Bud Klein, Kirkwood’s Founder, Patriarch and Visionary – R.I.P.

The management and ownership of Kirkwood Mountain Resort are deeply saddened by the passing of Bud Klein, Kirkwood’s Founder, Patriarch and Visionary. Bud lost his battle with cancer on May 5, 2011. It was Bud’s pioneering spirit, entrepreneurial vigor and tireless energy in the early 1970s that converted a remote wilderness outpost at the pinnacle […]

Sheriff’s Office provides tips on keeping vehicles and valuables safe while enjoying the outdoors

Sheriff’s Office provides tips on keeping vehicles and valuables safe while enjoying the outdoors

Vehicle burglaries at parks and trailheads tend to rise as usage increases during the summer months. The Sheriff’s Office wants to combat that trend through increased community awareness and by offering some useful tips to help keep valuables safe while enjoying the great outdoors. “One of our most common vehicle burglary trends still involve vehicles […]