Lee Orozco Churchill County appointed sheriff.JPG Apr 17, 2026 Apr 17, 2026 Updated 7 mins ago Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save As featured on +4 Churchill County appoints new sheriff following loss of Sheriff Hickox Churchill County names new sheriff after Hickox’s death. Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Currently in Reno 43° Sunny43° / 29° 10 AM 44° 11 AM 46° 12 PM 50° 1 PM 52° 2 PM 55° Watch 2 News Most Popular Articles Videos ArticlesDeadly fall in roadway leads to fatal Reno crashBoil water notice issued for all Silver City residents in Lyon CountyCar owner opens door to find stuck bear - and the damage it left behindElko County Sheriff’s Office arrests man for failing to register as a sex offenderReno Police release description of car believed to be involved in deadly hit-and-run crash27-year-ban on new swings lifted for Washoe County schoolsFreeze Warnings up for Friday morningPainted Tree Boutiques abruptly closes, leaving many local vendors without a physical shopLocalized forecast for Friday’s freezeProtecting your garden and irrigation system from freezing temperatures Videos {{title}} {{summary}} Notifications Settings You don't have any notifications. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Topics Breaking News Subscribe
+4 Churchill County appoints new sheriff following loss of Sheriff Hickox Churchill County names new sheriff after Hickox’s death.
