The Nevada Supreme Court has overturned the murder conviction of a Carson City man sentenced to 20 years to life in prison for striking and killing a teenager with a minivan. The three-justice panel determined Monday that Leonardo Cardoza should get a new trial because his trial judge failed to giver the proper jury instruction…… MORE
Reno Police Shooting Ruled Justified
The shooting by a Reno police officer of a suspect who hit him with a car a year ago, was justified, according to Washoe County DA Chris Hicks. The shooting happened outside the Imperial Bar when a man suspected of pointing a gun at patrons tried to flee. At one point Russell Roberts aimed his…… MORE
Prison Guard Faces Manslaughter Charge
A fired prison guard trainee is facing a manslaughter charge, in the death of a handcuffed inmate who was killed with a shotgun. Two other guards who resigned last May were not charged, but were found to have made false statements and neglected their duty, for their part in the shooting. Attorney General Adam Laxalt…… MORE
Citizen Solar Group Wants to Keep Current Rates
A ballot referendum on restoring more favorable rooftop solar rates for customers hasn’t qualified for the ballot yet, but the opposition is already taking some swings at it. A group calling itself Citizens for Solar and Energy Fairness, is pushing to keep current rates in effect, saying Nevada families who can’t afford solar, shouldn’t be…… MORE
Police Looking For Double Bank Robbery Suspect
Reno Police are asking for the public’s help in finding a bank robbery suspect. Monday, the man walked into the Meadows Bank on South McCarran and demanded money. Police say he did not brandish a firearm. A teller complied with his demands. Then about 12:45 Monday, police say that same suspect walked into a Wells…… MORE
Burglar Could Receive Life Sentence
The Washoe County District Attorney’s Office has won a guilty verdict against a man charged with burglary. Now, the DA’s Office intends to seek a “habitual criminal sentence” based on the defendant’s extensive criminal history that includes 11 prior felony convictions. 33 year old Cameron Francis Covington, from Tahoe Vista, could now face life, at…… MORE
Suspect Arrested For Robbing Elderly Woman
Reno Police have arrested a suspect they say confessed to robbing an elderly woman on April 9th. According to police, 20 year old Don Collins grabbed the woman’s bag when she was boarding a bus in the area of E. 9th Street and Montello. The suspect and victim then got into a struggle when the…… MORE
Fire Causes Evacuations at Lakeside Plaza
A fire disrupted businesses at a local strip mall Sunday night just before 6pm. Several stores at The Lakeside Plaza on Plumb Lane were evacuated last night after the fire broke out behind the Dollar Tree. Officials say it started on pallets behind the store, then spread to a nearby tree. The investigation into what…… MORE
Free Services For Animal Owners This Month
During the month of April, Nevada Humane Society is offering no-cost spay and neuter surgeries, plus free rabies vaccinations as part of “Community Cats,” PetSmart Charities’ spay and neuter campaign to alter free-roaming cats. By taking a proactive approach and getting the cats fixed now, Nevada Humane Society will help lessen the impact of the…… MORE
GSR Looking to Fill Some Job Vacancies
The Grand Sierra Resort is holding a Job Fair from 9 a.m. to noon and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday April 21 in Nevada Rooms 8 and 9 on the Spa Level of the resort. They are looking to fill openings at LEX Nightclub, the hotel front desk, The Beach, Bowling Center, FunQuest,…… MORE
