Reno police are following up on “Shots Fired” reports Wednesday morning. Police say about 715 am they were called to Market and Louise streets south of Mill, to reports someone’s car had been targeted. The driver was not injured, but the cars window was damaged. Police say it’s unclear how many shots were fired, and…… MORE
Man Charged With Murdering His Wife Will Not Stand Trial
Bret Black, who was charged with murdering his wife Judy in 2014 in the Virginia Highlands, will not stand trial after being found incompetent because of “Onset dementia.” Black was scheduled to face those charges in court next month, but they’re now being dismissed. Storey County sheriff Gerald Antinoro called it an accident for a…… MORE
Washoe County Schools Reporting Surge in Flu Cases
At least eight Washoe County elementary and middle schools are reporting surges in students missing classes due to the flu or influenza-like illnesses (ILI), according to the Washoe County Health Department. The department says the increase reflects an upward trend in flu activity across the United States and may signify a second peak for influenza…… MORE
Man Facing Burglary Sentence Runs for it, Briefly
A man facing a Washoe County Judge for sentencing, ran from the courtroom this morning. Will Kernan pleaded guilty in late 2018 for burglarizing his neighbors in July 2017. As Judge Barry Breslow told Kernan he’d serve 18 to 120 months in prison, he ran from the courtroom, and made it to the Truckee River…… MORE
Bill to End Nevada’s Death Penalty Proposed
A bill to end the rarely used death penalty in Nevada, is circulating around the legislature. State senator James Ohrehshall and assemblyman Ozzie Fumo have introduced AB149. Similar measures died in the last legislative session. Ohrenschall says the death penalty is not a deterrent, but is a burden on taxpayers. It rarely proceeds smoothly to…… MORE
County Paves The Way For a New High School at Wildcreek Golf Course
The Washoe County Commission has approved the Washoe County School District’s plan to build a high school at Wildcreek Golf Course. The decision was unanimous at a commission meeting Tuesday. Commissioners approved the agreement to transfer a portion of the golf course to the district, which will pay about $5 million for the transfer. The…… MORE
Body of Missing Skier Recovered Tuesday Morning
The body of a skier reported missing Monday was recovered late Tuesday morning. Douglas County Sheriff’s Office says 62-year-old Brett Herrick from Seaside, California was skiing with his girlfriend on the Comet Run, in the Stagecoach Lodge area of the resort. She saw him last about 11:15AM Monday and reported him missing to the ski…… MORE
Three Bills In The Legislature Addressing Public Health Needs
Nevada legislators heard proposals for three bills in the Assembly and Senate health committees this week, including one that would spend $15 million to general public health needs. Another would study the financial impact of increasing reimbursements , which in Nevada are lower than most states. Anothher would mandate that a state program for low-income…… MORE
Don’t Forget to Clear The Ice and Snow From Around Your Mailbox
Winter weather has arrived, bringing both snow and ice. That snow and ice can cause blocked mailboxes and slippery surfaces, that can prevent delivery. Letter carriers are instructed to refrain from delivering to locations that are inaccessible or too hazardous. If they’re unable to deliver your mail, they’ll hold it at the Post Office. Please…… MORE
Habitual Criminal Gets 12 Years in Prison
Habitual criminals continue to have the book thrown at them by Washoe County Prosecutors. The latest is 50 year old Gary Wayne Schwieter Jr.. He was sentenced to 12 years in prison after having pleaded guilty to one count of burglary in November, 2018. The D.A.’s office had filed notice of intent to seek habitual…… MORE
