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Reno police are searching for William "Bill" Spence, 79, who went missing near Kietzke Lane
If you live or work near Kietzke Lane, Reno police need your eyes. William "Bill" Spence, 79, went missing Saturday, and officers responded to the 5200 block of Kietzke Lane at about 3 p.m., KOLO reports. Police consider him endangered because of medical conditions that affect his memory and mobility, and KRNV says he is without necessary medication.
Police describe Spence as 79 years old and 210 pounds
- 79
- years old
- 5 ft 9 in
- tall, as police describe him
- 210 pounds
- in weight, as police describe him
Sources: KOLO 8 News Now, KRNV, KTVN
He just moved to the area and may have trouble navigating his surroundings or finding his way home, KTVN reports. Police are asking everyone to stay alert and report any sighting.
- Wearing: gray or green baseball cap, gray jacket, green shirt, blue jeans
- Hair and eyes: gray hair, blue eyes
Three numbers to call if you see Spence
| Who to call | Number |
|---|---|
| Reno police non-emergency line | 775-334-2121 |
| Secret Witness | 775-322-4900 |
| If he needs emergency care | 911 |
Sources: KOLO 8 News Now, KRNV, KTVN
Traffic
Eastbound I-80 at Hirschdale reopened after a jackknifed big rig closed it near Farad
If you travel eastbound Interstate 80, here's what happened Saturday. KOLO reported that eastbound I-80 closed near Farad after a solo-vehicle semi crash Saturday morning, with traffic turned around at Hirschdale and no estimated time to reopen.
Eastbound I-80 reopened at Hirschdale by 5:30 p.m. Saturday
- Oct. 31Morning: a solo semi crash closes eastbound I-80 near Farad.
- Oct. 313:05 p.m.: CHP Truckee says traffic is being turned around at Hirschdale.
- Oct. 315:30 p.m.: CHP Truckee says eastbound I-80 at Hirschdale is open.
Sources: KOLO 8 News Now, KRXI2
By 5:30 p.m., the freeway was open again, according to CHP Truckee. In a Facebook update, the agency said heavy rain continued and roads remained wet and slick, and it urged drivers to slow down.
- Where: eastbound I-80 near Farad
- Turnaround point: Hirschdale
- Cause: a single big rig jackknifed
5:30 p.m.when CHP Truckee said eastbound I-80 at Hirschdale was open
In a Facebook update, CHP Truckee said heavy rain was still falling in the area.
Source: KRXI2
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News Notes
News Notes
Weather
The winter weather advisory ends at 7 a.m. today, and snow levels could drop as low as 6,000 feet overnight, KOLO reports. A quick storm is possible Tuesday, and otherwise the week looks clear. (KOLO 8 News Now)
Politics
Washoe County GOP Chair Bruce Parks asked the FBI to investigate Nevada Congressional District 2 candidate Teresa Benitez-Thompson over possible conflicts of interest between her time as a lawmaker and her jobs with UNR and Mater Academy. Parks does not allege any criminal activity. (KOLO 8 News Now)
Parks
Washoe County commissioners met with Reno and Sparks parks leaders on Oct. 26 to discuss a regional park district. PROS Consulting told them that combining the groups could improve park efficiency and bring more financial stability. (KRXI)
Soccer
Galena beat Reno, 4-3, to defend its 4A-North girls Regional title, and Hug beat Sparks, 1-0, for its third straight 5A-North boys title. The state tournaments are Nov. 6-7. (Reno Gazette Journal, Reno Gazette Journal)
DUI patrols
The Washoe County Sheriff's Office says deputies responded to several DUI incidents this week, including a crash with a driver in a vampire costume. Deputies will keep up increased efforts through the holiday weekend. (KRNV)
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Galena and Hug won Regional soccer titles Saturday
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- Sparks0Hug1 (won)
Source: Reno Gazette Journal
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Thousands of trick-or-treaters packed a Sparks neighborhood near Reed High School, just off Baring Boulevard, even in Saturday's wet weather. One front yard honors The Haunted Mansion, and it still keeps a corner for the pirates that came first. Tara Millman-Martin says her husband makes her "crazy ideas" happen.
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