Lawsuit Filed Against Marijuana Dispensary in Sparks

A lawsuit has been filed against a Sparks marijuana dispensary by a former employee who says the Greenleaf Wellness manager touched her inappropriately, and routinely uses hostile language toward women in the workplace. Danielle Hardy says the manager is openly abusive, suggesting the company failed to take any proper investigative or remedial action. Greenleaf Wellness…MORE

Joe Biden Returning to Nevada This Week

The front runner for the democratic nomination, former Vice President Joe Biden is planning a trip to Nevada. Not many details yet, but Biden is expected in Reno Friday January 10th, and will be in Las Vegas on Saturday the 11th.MORE

Police Arrest Driver Believed to be Involved in Fatal Hit & Run

The Reno Police Department has arrested the driver believed to be responsible for a fatal hit & run last night on Moana Lane & South Virginia Street. 52-year-old Karen Hoyopatubbi was arrested for Hit and Run Causing Death, Hit and Run Duty to Provide Information, and Driving on a Suspended Driver’s License. According to RPD,…MORE

December Storms Lead to Promising Snowpack

State water officials say December storms gave California a promising snowpack. The Department of Water Resources says the amount of water contained in the snowpack Thursday is 90% of the Jan. 2 average. The state surveys the snowpack manually and electronically at numerous locations to determine how much vital runoff can be expected to flow…MORE

One Child Killed in Crash on U.S. 395

Two children were ejected Thursday morning in a rollover crash on U.S. 395 about 24 miles south of Lone Pine, California. The two who were ejected were not wearing safety devices. A 4-year-old died at the scene. Six other victims were taken for medical treatment. Four were children, ages 2, 6, 9 and 12. Yessica…MORE

Four People Displaced After House Fire in Sun Valley

A home in Sun Valley is a total loss after a fire yesterday; four people were displaced. The Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District knocked down the fire at Ninth Avenue and Yukon Drive in Sun Valley. The single-story home is a total loss according to TMFPD. There were no injuries. The cause is under investigation.MORE

Bloomberg Will Not Participate in Nevada Caucus

Looks like Presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg’s skipping Nevada. Bloomberg’s campaign failed to file in time to participate in the Nevada caucus. Apparently that’s deliberate, as the former New York City Mayor is skipping several early contests, and counting on a boost from California, which has a later primary and a lot more potential delegates. Candidates…MORE

Deputies Arrest California Man Wanted For Murder

Washoe County deputies have arrested a California man wanted in a murder investigation in Pine Grove in Amador County. A vehicle matching the description of one belonging to Sean Purdy was seen at about 1:00 Thursday morning, at the 7 Eleven on Tahoe Boulevard in Incline Village. When deputies tried to stop him, Purdy ran…MORE

Graffiti Vandal Busted by Reno Police

The Reno Police Department arrested a suspected graffiti vandal, believed responsible for 581 separate counts of damaging public and private property. 28 year old Sebastian Dulong was arrested on New Years Day. Police say Dulong is responsible for property damage exceeding $70,000. The City of Reno Graffiti Enforcement Team has already cleaned or painted over…MORE

Nevada Guard Members Headed for Europe

Some Nevada Army National Guard soldiers are deploying to eastern Europe for about a year. The 757th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion will send 80 soldiers to Poland and nearby Baltic countries to support partner nations with logistical help. The Nevada soldiers will be responsible for command and control of a wide wage of supply operations…MORE