Carson City Sheriffs Office had to call out the bomb squad, after a resident brought a hand grenade into the dispatch office for disposal late Tuesday morning. Sheriff Ken Furlong took the box taking the grenade outside the building as Musser Street was closed. Best advice from the sheriff, if there’s an explosive device that…… MORE
“Popular Vote” Movement Comes to Nevada
Nevada lawmakers are considering skirting the electoral college, and awarding the state’s electoral votes to whomever is the popular vote winner in a Presidential election. 13 states have already joined the so called “popular vote” movement. Supporters say this is the only way to make every vote count, and make sure that the person with…… MORE
Housing Developer Files Suit Against The City of Reno
Housing is in short supply, but the Reno City Council recently said no by 6-1 to an expansion of the Daybreak community in Butler Ranch that will be built by by Newport Pacific Land. Now that case heads to court, because developers say they’re going to lose millions if their plan doesn’t go through, even…… MORE
Check Your Flight Before You Head to The Airport… Some Flight Delayed Due to High Winds
The Reno-Tahoe International Airport says high winds are forcing airlines to cancel and change several flights to and from the Airport. If you’re flying out today, make sure to check with your airline to make sure your flight has not been canceled.… MORE
Sparks Police Investigating a Suspicious Death
Sparks Police are investigating a death, but say it’s not a homicide. The body was found in a building along the 300 block of 9th Street. Police have released no further details, but they say there is no risk to the public.… MORE
Nevada Gaming Commission Discussing Possible Penalties Against Wynn Resorts
The Nevada Gaming Commission meets today to discuss a potential penalty against Wynn Resorts, following the state’s 10-count sexual harassment complaint against the company. In January, Wynn Resorts and the Nevada Gaming Control Board announced a settlement had been reached in relation to the state’s investigation into Steve Wynn’s alleged sexual harassment of female workers.…… MORE
Police Would Check Your Phone After Crash
A bill being heard in the Assembly Judiciary Committee would help enforce the state’s ban on driving while using a mobile phone. The bill would allow police officers to electronically scan a driver’s mobile phone at the scene of an accident to see the driver was using the device at the time of the crash.…… MORE
Woman Who Worked as Legal Prostitute Says She Was Illegally Trafficked in Nevada
A woman who claims she was sex trafficked through a Nevada brothel filed a federal lawsuit that seeks to overturn the state’s legalized prostitution. The lawsuit, filed in federal district court in Reno, argues that legal brothels contradict two federal laws that criminalize human trafficking across state lines for the purpose of commercial sex acts.…… MORE
Pelosi Warns, President’s “Emergency” Will Cost Nevada Military Bases
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is warning Nevada, the Presidents “emergency” over the wall could cost the state millions of dollars in lost funds for defense projects. Pelosi identified the “At risk” projects as a combat rescue helicopter simulator for Nellis Air Force Base, the National Guard Readiness Center in Las Vegas, and Drone control facilities…… MORE
Missing Douglas County Man Sought
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help finding a man reported missing. 35-year-old Rudy Martinez was reported missing Friday, February 15th. He is about 5’8” and 161 pounds. Martinez was last reported seen leaving his home on Mica Drive on the north end of the county February 8 about 6:30 PM. He had…… MORE
