We know Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak supports raising the minimum wage, but we didn’t know how high he’d like to see it go. Until now. The Governor is telling the Las Vegas Sun a jump to $15 dollars an hour is too much for small businesses to take all at once. He’s suggests a hike…… MORE
Reno Police Investigating Fatal Crash on Kietzke Lane
Reno Police say one person died after they were hit by a vehicle near the intersection of Kietzke Lane and Vassar Street. It happened at about 12:07 a.m. when a vehicle traveling northbound hit a pedestrian on the road. Police do not believe that drugs and alcohol were a factor, and say the driver attempted…… MORE
Couple Charged in Girl’s Death Waives Preliminary Hearing
The couple charged in the death of a 5-year-old girl has waived a preliminary hearing scheduled for yesterday in Reno Justice Court. 24-year-old Tyler Jermaine Anderson, and 23-year-old Averyauna Cheyenne Anderson, are charged in the death of Cali Anderson. He is the dead girl’s father but she is not the girl’s mother. The allegations are…… MORE
Sparks Police Looking For New Officers, Dispatchers
The Sparks Police Department is looking for new patrol officers and emergency dispatch workers who’d like to join their team, and they’re hosting two meetings where you can learn more. … MORE
Two Bills Before The Nevada Legislature Would Tighten Payday Lending Rules
Two bills before the Nevada Legislature would tighten up the rules on payday lending. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau recently proposed lifting the requirement that payday lenders verify that borrowers can pay back a loan.… MORE
Seven Fugitives Arrested During Latest Joining Forces Campaign
Washoe County Sheriff’s deputies have just completed their most recent Joining Forces campaign, and caught 185 people for various citations. 119 people were ticketed for speeding and 68 were pulled over for distracted driving violations. Seven fugitives on the run were also arrested. The campaign was conducted from February 1st through the 19th, and was…… MORE
Sparks Police Asking For The Public’s Help in Death Investigation
The Sparks Police Department is asking the public for help in a death investigation after a man was found dead inside a home on 9th Street. Sparks Police and Fire responded to the home in the 300 block of 9th Street February 21st. The man found dead has been identified as Michael Box; his cause…… MORE
Free Medical Clinics Planned For March & April
People in Northern Nevada who are uninsured, underinsured, or without a social security number can receive free medical care this March and April at upcoming University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine Student Outreach Clinics. UNR Med offers the free clinics to assist the region’s medically uninsured with needed services. The free clinics offer a…… MORE
Senator Joe Hardy Crafting Legislation That Would Ban Brothel’s in Nevada
A Republican state Senator, who has been a leader in the fight against sex trafficking, Joe Hardy, says brothels have no place in the state. Hardy plans legislation that would ban brothels. He admits the bill might lack support among legislators who see the brothels as an economic benefit for rural counties. Sex workers and…… MORE
Increased Penalties for Gun Crimes Proposed in Carson City
You’ve heard the phrase, “Use a gun, go to prison.” The Nevada legislature is now looking at a bill that would increase prison time for using a gun, tear gas or other weapon as part of a crime. Under a proposed bill by Senator Ben Kieckhefer the prison term for the gun, would match the…… MORE
