A bill introduced Monday in the Nevada Legislature would make the Silver State a Presidential Primary state. Assembly Bill 126 shifts Nevada from a caucus system and establishes requirements and procedures for conducting a presidential preference primary election. Assemblyman Jason Frierson, Assemblywoman Teresa Benitez-Thompson, and Assemblywoman Brittney Miller are all sponsors. The legislation includes ten…… MORE
Police Identify Victim in Sparks Shooting
Police are investigating after a 25-year-old man was found shot Sunday in Sparks. Officers responded to 1855 El Rancho Drive around 7:30 p.m. Sunday after several callers reported hearing an argument and gunshots. Police found Vintell Johnson with gunshot wounds. Officers started life-saving measures until medics arrived. Johnson was then taken to hospital where he…… MORE
Dispute Between Neighbors Turns Deadly
One person is dead after a dispute between neighbors led to a shootout in east Reno. Police responded to a report of multiple shots fired on the 4500 block of Mira Loma Drive around 8:30 last night. Officers say two neighbors got into a fight and began shooting at each other. One of them was…… MORE
Sun Valley Man Arrested For Allegedly Abusing His Girlfriend
A Sun Valley man is behind bars in Washoe County for allegedly abusing his girlfriend over an extended period of time. Washoe County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested 22-year-old Imann Natt-Singh on Thursday. Deputies were called to a local hospital shortly after midnight on February 11. Investigators say the woman they spoke with had injuries consistent…… MORE
Nevada Paid $9 Billion in Unemployment Benefits in 2020
Nevada paid $9 billion in unemployment benefits in 2020, that’s about 50 percent more than in the 12 previous years combined. The agency told the Senate Commerce and Labor Committee they also blocked $2 billion in attempted fraud and recovering $100 million in wrongfully paid claims. The Division of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation says business…… MORE
The Governor Announces an Easing of Some Restrictions
Governor Steve Sisolak announced a timeline for reopening , including easing current restrictions. Starting Monday the first round of capacity limits will be lifted for certain businesses based on risk. Restaurants and bars can increase their capacity from 25% to 35% or 100 people, whichever is less. Other businesses where capacity limits will be lifted…… MORE
Sparks Fire Department to Distribute Vaccines Starting Feb 22
Beginning Monday, February 22, the Sparks Fire Department will be holding vaccination clinics for Washoe County seniors aged 70 and older. The clinics are anticipated to be held on Mondays and/or Wednesdays from 8 am to 1 pm with signups beginning on Monday, February 15.… MORE
Vandalism Suspect Arrested After Damaging Homes And Cars in Sparks
Detectives from the Regional Gang Unit have a suspect in the graffiti vandalism of several homes in Sparks. Residents on Glen Molly and Glen Martin found their homes and vehicles tagged with graffiti, January 19th. The Regional Gang Unit detective was able to connect the vandalism to a suspect who had previously vandalized areas of…… MORE
Washoe County School District Extending The School Year
The Washoe County School District has announced they are extending the school year to include classes on June 7th, 8th and 9th. The District has had to cancel three days of instruction this school year, one due to wildfire smoke and two due to heavy snowfall in January. If the District has further cancellations, the…… MORE
Reward Offered For Information on Homicide in Reno
Secret Witness is offering a $2500 reward for information leading to an arrest in a homicide investigation. Officers with the Reno Police Department responded to a report of shots fired on Tybo Avenue just after 10 p.m. last Sunday. They found the body of a man, later identified as 24-year-old Donovan Bartley of Reno. The…… MORE
