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
Fallon Doctor Raided by The Drug Enforcement Administration
The Drug Enforcement Administration served a search warrant Thursday to a Fallon doctor suspected of over-prescribing opioids. DEA agents raided the office of Dr. Gary Ridenour, an internist who was told by Walmart last year that the chain’s pharmacies would not fill his prescriptions for controlled substances. His office is closed until further notice. This…… MORE
Avalanche Danger is High in The Back Country
If you’re thinking about cross country skiing, or a hike in the woods, be cautious because avalanche danger is high in the back country.… MORE
The Negative Effects TV and Video Games Are Having on Your Teens Being Discussed in Carson City
Carson City School District has partnered with Carson Tahoe Health to present “Screenagers,” a look at the devastating effects that smart phones, video games, and tv can have on your children.… MORE
One Person in Custody After SWAT Situation in Reno
A man is in custody after a SWAT standoff in the area of Kirman Avenue between Plumb and Casazza. Reno Police say they were called to a report of a domestic disturbance about 6:50AM . They found a man and woman barricaded inside a home and got the woman out through the back of the…… MORE
Don’t Expect to Get a Quick Refund From The IRS This Year
If you’re waiting for your tax refund, you might have to be a little more patient this year. A new report from the tax payer advocate service finds there’s a huge backlog at the IRS, which is translating into paperwork delays and taxpayers’ calls for helps going unanswered. According to that report, only a handful…… MORE
Galena Area Murder Suspects Appear in Court
Three suspects in the Galena area shooting death of 20 year old Paul Dobbins were in Reno Justice Court for a preliminary hearing Thursday. 22 year old Jamil Geronimo is accused in the Dobbins killing and for firing shots into a midtown bar in June, that left three people with shrapnel wounds. 21 year old…… MORE
