The U.S. Bureau of Land Management’s Nevada director wants to free up more federal rangeland for livestock grazing this summer by rounding up 4,000 wild horses in Elko County. That’s more mustangs than were gathered across 10 Western states combined last year. BLM Nevada Director John Ruhs, Gov. Brian Sandoval and state wildlife officials say…… MORE
Commerce Tax Heads to Supreme Court
A battle over a new business tax passed last year by the Nevada Legislature is heading to the Nevada Supreme Court. Justices will hear arguments on whether a petition to repeal Nevada’s commerce tax is legally sound. A Carson City judge ruled a few months ago that it was, but defenders of the tax appealed.…… MORE
Local Tip: Pet owners make better mates
Looking for long-lasting love but don’t know where to find it? Start with animal lovers & pet owners! According to Power of Positivity, people who love animals and have pets tend to make stronger relationship partners… but why? Here are a few reasons: 1) They know how to love unconditionally. 2) They believe in love at first sight.…… MORE
Will Ferrell reportedly abandons playing President Reagan
(CNN) Will Ferrell has reportedly abandoned plans to play President Reagan after outcry over portraying the former world leader when he had dementia. The NY Post reports the actor has pulled out of the project. “The REAGAN script is one of a number of scripts that had been submitted to Will Ferrell which he had considered,” Ferrell’s…… MORE
Doctor Named In Drug Raids
Dr. Robert Rand, a Reno physician, is among nine people, including several employees of the Jones West Ford dealership, accused of running in an illegal prescription drug “pill mill” distributing business. A statement from the FBI and U.S. attorney’s office in Nevada said Dr. Robert Rand was arrested today in San Francisco. The statement says…… MORE
Local Raids Are About “Drug Conspiracy”
As many have guessed, the raids on a local car dealership are about drugs. Several more arrests are being reported, including a still unnamed local doctor and as many as eight others, as part of an alleged conspiracy to distribute addictive prescription narcotics, including Oxycodone. This follows raids on the home of Richard West Jr.,…… MORE
Feds Raid Jones-West Ford, West Jr Arrested
Federal and local law enforcement agents and officers have executed search warrants and arrest warrants at more than one location in Reno, including the Jones/West auto dealership, in connection with a federal investigation. There is no word yet on the nature of any charges. At least one warrant was served at the home of Richard…… MORE
Gardnerville Man Arrested For Kidnapping
After a short standoff a Gardnerville man was arrested for kidnapping his wife at gunpoint, and fleeing to nearby Alpine County. 32 year old Joshua Albericci was arrested on charges including kidnapping, false imprisonment, and possession of an assault weapon. Albericci allegedly followed his wife to a friends home and forced her into a vehicle.…… MORE
The Latest Gaming Revenue Numbers Released
Nevada gambling revenue was down 3 percent in March compared with the same month a year ago due to lower winnings in the Las Vegas area. Nevada Gaming Control Board says the state’s casinos won $951 million in March. Las Vegas Strip gambling revenue was down 4 percent to $487 million last month, and downtown…… MORE
Flashback Friday is Back in Virginia City
For the third year, Virginia City hosts FlashbackFriday Museum Days, an opportunity to tour 12 of the historic town’s museums. While admission is waived, donations are encouraged, as many rely solely on contributions to remain open. #FlashbackFriday Museum Days are the first Friday of each month, May through October. In 2015, nearly 1,500 learned about…… MORE
