Humane Society Investigating Horse Abuse Case

The Humane Society of the United States is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible for an attack on horses at the Big Pine Saddle Club. In early July, the Inyo County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of a truck…MORE

Washoe County Man Sentenced to Over a Hundred Years in Prison

A Washoe County man has been sentenced to 105 years in prison for child sexual assault and lewdness. The sentence follows a guilty verdict handed down last May. 44-year-old Mario Antonio Lemus was convicted on three counts of Sexual Assault of a Child Under 14 Years of Age and one count of Lewdness with a…MORE

Reno Police Release Photos of Car Burglary Suspects

Reno Police Department is asking for help tracking down two people connected to car burglaries near Double Diamond Blvd that occurred in the last couple of weeks. The two suspects entered local businesses and began using the victim’s credit cards shortly after they were taken. There’s a $250 dollar reward for information leading to the…MORE

Friends of Nevada Wilderness Get a Big Donation From Paul Simon

The Friends of Nevada Wilderness just received a big donation from a legendary musician. Paul Simon, who’s a long-time supporter of conservation and other charitable causes, gave the non profit $25,000 in grant money. Simon is currently in the middle of his “Homeward Bound – The Farewell Tour,” and in every area he’s playing, he’s…MORE

Placer County Investigators Arrest Home Burglary Suspects

Placer County Sheriff’s Office have arrested five suspects who were involved in a break in at the same North Lake Tahoe residence twice within the last week. The house on Sacramento Avenue in Homewood was ripped off on July 24th, with burglars taking a Mercedes Benz and other items. Last Saturday, July 29th, deputies were…MORE

Perry Fire Grows to Over 42,000 Acres

The Perry Fire, burning through grass and brush west of Pyramid Lake, has grown to 42,399 acres. That’s more than 66 square miles. Officials say containment is at 31 percent. Fire commanders say as the fire moves downhill into more even terrain, firefighters and equipment will have easier access to the perimeter and can increase…MORE

Fentanyl Manufacterer Joins Lawsuit to Block Scott Dozier Execution

The maker of the powerful synthetic opioid fentanyl has joined a bid to block Nevada from using its product in the execution of convicted murderer Scott Dozier. Hikma Pharmaceuticals won permission in court Monday to intervene in New Jersey-based Alvogen’s lawsuit opposing the use of one of its drugs, the sedative midazolam. Hikma attorney Kristen…MORE

Reno Man Sentenced For Massive Fraud Operation

A Reno man will spend the next four years in prison for creating more than 8,000 fraudulent online accounts with stolen identities, committing $3.5 million dollars in fraud. In addition to prison time, 47-year-old Kenneth Gibson was also sentenced to three years supervised release and 100 hours of community service. He will also pay $1…MORE