A 38 year old Ohio man who was incarcerated in Nevada got illegal unemployment benefits from the state of Nevada. Jesse Michael Whitlock pleaded guilty to theft, a category “B” felony, for his role in fraudulently obtaining unemployment insurance benefits. The theft occurred between December 2010 and August 2011 while Whitlock was incarcerated for crimes…… MORE
Liquor Thief Identified, Another Sought
The Nevada Highway Patrol has released the name of a man arrested after a chase from Carson City to Reno Monday. It ended at the Grand Sierra Resort with the arrest of 23 year old Dominic Gonzalez of Newark, California. He is facing a variety of charges, including some felonies. Another man is being sought.…… MORE
“The Donald” Holding an Event Before Caucus
Donald Trump will make another campaign visit to northern Nevada, this time on the day of the state GOP caucuses. Trump will speak at a rally at the Nugget Casino Resort in Sparks at noon today, doors open at 10AM.… MORE
An Easy Way to Support The RPD Honor Guard
The Reno Police Department is hoping you can make some time today to come and support their honor guard at two locations in the Truckee Meadows, and all you have to do is get your hair cut or enjoy a relaxing massage. The Milan Institute and the Student Massage Spa are donating all the proceeds…… MORE
Heller And Amodei Supporting Rubio
Senator Dean Heller and Congressman Mark Amodei appeared at a Reno rally for Marco Rubio, jumping aboard his bandwagon, now that Jeb Bush has dropped out. Senator Heller says this is a two man race between “The Donald” and March Rubio. Heller suggested republicans need to get behind someone who can unite the party.… MORE
State Controller Endorsing Kasich
State Controller Ron Knecht is endorsing Ohio Governor John Kasich for President. Knecht told KOH’s Dan Mason Show, Kasich is a real conservative who has done a great job leading his state. Knecht says Kasick is very likely to win the upcoming Ohio and Michigan primaries. He praised the candidate for cutting off Planned Parenthood funding, which…… MORE
No Impairment Found During DUI Checkpoint
The latest DUI checkpoint shows that the messages of finding a designated driver might finally be getting through to the public. A compliance checkpoint in Carson City on Saturday saw over 1,800 vehicles pass through that day, and no one was was arrested for drunk or impaired driving. 24 people were cited for various things, like…… MORE
Memorial For Debbie Smith, Saturday
A public memorial for the late state Senator Debbie Smith will be this Sunday at Sparks High School beginning at noon. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Senator Smith’s name to the Dr. Marnie Rose Foundation, which supports brain tumor research. Smith died Sunday, a year after she was diagnosed with a…… MORE
Reno Aces Hiring For The New Season
The Reno Aces will be hosting a job fair from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. this Saturday at Aces Ballpark. Multiple part-time positions for the 2016 season are open for hire. The Aces open the 2016 season Thursday, April 7th at 6:35 p.m. against the El Paso Chihuahuas at Aces Ballpark.… MORE
Vandalism at Sarah Winnemucca Elementary
Washoe School District police are investigating a case of vandalism over the weekend at Sarah Winnemucca Elementary School in Northwest Reno. Someone broke into the school; it’s not clear yet whether anything was taken. Police are not releasing specifics about the vandalism, but photos on Facebook indicate paint may have been splashed in various areas.… MORE
