Convicted Murderer Darren Mack Wants a New Trial

Convicted murderer Darren Mack he wants a new trial. Darren Mack’s lawyer has filed a “rehearing petition” in the Nevada Supreme Court, in hopes of winning a new trial. Mack, a local pawn shop operator, was convicted for the 2006 murder of his estranged wife, Charla, and for firing shots through the window of a…MORE

Lane Closures This Week on U.S. 395 in The North Valleys

Lane reductions will take place on U.S. 395 in the North Valleys this week, for Nevada Department of Transportation roadway maintenance and improvements. The right-hand, or slow lane, of northbound U.S. 395 will be closed from East Parr Boulevard to Golden Valley through May 3 daily from approximately 6:30 am to 3:30 pm. as NDOT…MORE

Taxable Room Revenues Are up in Reno-Sparks

Northern Nevada Business Weekly is reporting, taxable room revenues in the Reno-Sparks area grew by 6.8 percent in March compared to March 2017. Reno-Sparks Convention & Visitors Authority says the increase came despite the fact total occupied rooms dropped 2.3 percent. The difference can be attributed to the fact the average room rates per night…MORE

Anti-Sanctuary State Ballot Measure Headed Back to Court

An anti sanctuary ballot measure that was blocked from the upcoming ballot is headed back to court. The appeal will be heard by the state Supreme Court May 8th. Supporters of the ballot measure have some challenges ahead, including legal ones, and then would have to gather more than 112 thousand signatures to make the…MORE

Sparks Police, FBI Hunt Bank Robber

Sparks Police and the FBI are looking for a bank robber. Police say employees at Nevada State Bank at 500 Prater Way called 911 at 2:48PM Monday to report a robbery. No one reported seeing a weapon, and the robber never mentioned a weapon as part of a threat. The robber was seen walking north…MORE

Nevada Gaming Revenue Tops $1 Billion for Third Straight Month

For the third straight month Nevada casinos have hauled in more than $1 billion in revenue. Casinos statewide earned about $1.03 billion from gamblers in March. That’s a 3.4 percent increase compared to March 2017. The Nevada Gaming Control Board shows Las Vegas Strip casinos saw their winnings jump 9.1 percent to nearly $574 million.…MORE

TMCC Becoming Nevada’s First “Purple Heart College”

Truckee Meadows Community College has become the first Purple Heart College in Nevada. TMCC veterans associate Felipe Gutierrez had noticed Purple Heart designated places, or “purple parking” near state and city buildings. He and Veterans Resource Center coordinator Zack Totans initially saw the signs while at a January veterans’ conference in San Antonio, Texas. He…MORE

Reno Police Looking For Suspect Who Robbed The Subway at Oddie & Silverada

Reno police are searching for an armed suspect who robbed the Subway sandwich shop at Silverada and Oddie Boulevard. It happened around 9:00 p.m. Sunday. Police have released few details, but say their preliminary information suggests the suspect is a black man who was wearing a hoodie. Officers are reviewing surveillance video and interviewing witnesses.…MORE