Nevada’s two senators say the nomination of former Nevada Solicitor General Lawrence Van Dyke for the 9th Circuit Court, ignores the opinion of the state and pushes an extreme judicial agenda. Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen also point out it’s customary to consult a state’s senators before making judicial nominations. They suggest Van Dyke,…… MORE
Reno City Council Approves Daybreak Community
Reno City Council has approved the proposed Daybreak Community. The original plan, which was rejected , called for 4700 homes between Hidden Valley, Donner Springs and South Meadows near Veterans Parkway. After the plan was rejected, the developer sued. The developer agreed to reduce the community to 3995 units. The revised plan also calls for…… MORE
Two Local Middle Schools Will Expand STEM Learning
Carson and Eagle Valley Middle Schools in Carson City just received grant funding from the Tesla’s K-12 Education Investment Fund to expand STEM learning at the two schools.… MORE
It’s National Voter Registration Day!
It’s National Voter Registration Day, and Republicans and Democrats are getting people registered all over the Truckee Meadows to make sure they’re ready for the elections next year. Washoe County Registrar of Voters Deanna Spikula talks about how you can get signed up. The registrar of voters office is at 1001 E. 9th Street, Building…… MORE
Woman Killed in Prater Way Crash Identified
One person is dead after an early-morning crash on Prater Way in Sparks. It happened just after 1:00 a.m. Monday. Police say the driver lost control while headed west on Prater between 4th and 6th streets, hitting a parked vehicle. A passenger, 28-year-old Jaime Maurillo Juarez of Sparks, was killed and the driver suffered non-life-threatening…… MORE
Nevada Attorney General Warning of Social Security Scam
Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford warns consumers about a growing phone scam involving individuals impersonating the Social Security Administration, to get victims’ Social Security numbers, personal information and access to financials. These scammers are able to spoof or impersonate the Social Security Administration’s caller ID to appear more legitimate. Oftentimes, the initial call is…… MORE
Secret Witness Offering a Reward For Information About Mira Loma Shooting
The Reno Police Department is investigating a shooting at Mira Loma Park. The call came in around 1:30PM Monday. Police confirm a man was shot in the torso and was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Secret Witness is offering a $1,500 cash reward for information leading to an arrest and prosecution in the…… MORE
Cattlemen Want Country of Origin Labeling in New Nafta
The United States Cattlemen’s Association sent a letter to the President, reiterating that a successful renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement includes the reestablishment of a country-of-origin labeling program for U.S. beef. USCA President Kenny Graner says “Though COOL failed to make it into the final text of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), there…… MORE
Rosen Supports Honors for Gold Star Families, Moms
Senator Jacky Rosen is co-sponsorship a resolution designating September 22nd through September 28th as Gold Star Families Remembrance Week, honoring the families of our fallen service members. Senator Rosen says “Our Gold Star Families have made an immense sacrifice in defense of our nation.” Rosen adds, “The pain of losing a child, a parent, a…… MORE
This is the Sun Valley Bank Robbery Suspect
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office has released photos of the suspect in a bank robbery in Sun Valley. It happened around 1PM on Friday, at the Wells Fargo on Sun Valley Boulevard. The sheriff’s office identified the suspect as 32-year-old Albert Diaz-Ordaz who they say was dropped off in front of the bank by someone…… MORE
