A northern Nevada company called “No Child Left Behind Behavioral Health Services” and the Reno woman who owns it have been convicted of federal fraud, for billing Medicaid for children’s services never provided. Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt says 39 year old Candia Alea Tolbert was found guilty of intentional failure to maintain adequate records,…… MORE
Defend America Tour In Reno
The Defend Freedom Tour is coming to Reno Friday night, (June 10th) to bring together veterans, military families, and other patriotic Americans, to make it loud and clear that our country is still worth fighting for. The event includes live music, inspirational speakers and ways to join the cause with Concerned Veterans of America. Get details on…… MORE
Tarkanian Backs Trump, Says Roberson Lies
Nevada congressional candidate Danny Tarkanian says his opponent in CD 3, Senate Majority Leader Michael Roberson, just doesn’t tell the truth. He says Roberson has lied about his own record and Tark’s, and he’s an unreliable choice for Congress. Tarkanian says on Nevada Newsmakers that his fundraising has been strong, thanks to hard work and a growing opposition to…… MORE
Ex-gang Leader Gets New Trial in Nevada
An ex-motorcycle gang leader will be tried a second time for killing the leader of a rival gang during a 2011 Reno-area casino shootout. Ernesto Gonzalez, 58, had been sentenced to up to life in prison after his conviction for the fatal shooting of “the Godfather” of the Hells Angels, Jeffrey Pettigrew. The Nevada Supreme…… MORE
Reno’s Habitual Criminal Gets 2 Life Terms
A Reno man has been sentenced to two life terms in prison under Nevada’s habitual criminal statute, following convictions for felony DUI and Burglary. The sentence ensures the 38-yr-old will serve a minimum of 10 years in prison before being eligible for parole. Shaen Gresham was arrested by the Nevada Highway Patrol in October of…… MORE
“Plague” Discovered Near Fallen Leaf Lake
A flea from a yellow chipmunk in the Lake Tahoe area tested positive for plague, according to the U.S. Forest Service. Tuesday the Forest Service, El Dorado County and the California Department of Public Health confirmed the presence of plague in the flea taken from Fallen Leaf Campground. If you get sick after being in…… MORE
Fire Near Truckee Contained Wednesday
Despite hot and windy conditions, a rapid response held a brushfire burning off California Hghway 89, about 6 miles north of Truckee, to just six acres. The fire burned in the Sagehen Experimental Forest Area. The winds in Truckee Wednesday afternoon were about 28 mph. Truckee Fire District , USFS, CDF, and Northstar Fire crews responded.…… MORE
Fatal Workplace Accident
A man is dead in an industrial accident at a facility in Lockwood. Storey County Sheriff’s Office says the incident happened around 10:50 Tuesday morning at Menezes Bros. Inc. 44 year old Alfonso Martinez-Ojeda worked at the alfalfa and straw processing plant for about 4 months and was working on a hay compressor. For unknown…… MORE
Retrial For Bike Gang Leader
An ex-motorcycle gang leader will be tried a second time, for killing a rival gang member during a 2011 casino shootout. 58-year-old Ernesto Gonzalez had been sentenced to up to life in prison after his conviction for the fatal shooting of Hells Angel Jeffrey Pettigrew. The Supreme Court threw out his earlier conviction in December,…… MORE
NDOT Starts I-80 US 50 Connector
The Nevada Department of Transportation celebrated the groundbreaking of the connector from I-80 to US 50 in the USA Parkway area this week, paving the way for a shorter route from the Fernley area to points south. In fact, once the 12 miles of roadway is laid, it will cut around a half hour…… MORE
