Bring back congressional earmarks? Congresswoman Jacky Rosen says “No way.” She’s a co-sponsor of a bill that would stop that idea in its tracks, the bill is nicknamed the “Pulled Pork Bill.” Rosen says earmarks would be a return to political favoritism, adding compromise, not pork barrel projects is how we cut through partisan gridlock.… MORE
State Report: Mentally Ill Live in Filthy Group Homes
Some of this we’ve heard before, but a newly released state audit shows that Nevada’s most vulnerable mentally ill residents are living in taxpayer-funded homes, in filthy conditions. Assemblyman Jim Wheeler says he will push for criminal charges against providers. He says he wouldn’t let his dog live in the conditions that the mentally ill…… MORE
Blighted Property in Reno Will Become Northern Nevada’s Second Apple Inc Facility
A blighted property at Evans and 6th downtown is transforming into the second “Apple” location in Northern Nevada, with Apple’s CEO in attendance for the groundbreaking.… MORE
Former Las Vegas Cop Arrested in Reno on Murder Charges
A former Las Vegas police officer was arrested last week in Reno on a “cold case” rape and murder in Las Vegas from 1997. 51 year old Arthur Lee Sewall, was originally booked as an ex-felon failing to register his address, and then was booked the next day on charges of murder and sexual assault.…… MORE
Lyon County Man Arrested on Child Sexual Assault Charges
The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man accused of child sexual assault. 32-year-old Andrew Torres of Mason was arrested based on a warrant from Walker River Justice Court. He has been booked into the Lyon County Detention Center for sexual assault on a child under the age of 14, lewdness with a child…… MORE
Washoe County School District Named Best in Nevada
The Washoe County School District has been named the “best school district in Nevada” by Niche, a company that researches and compiles information on schools. The ranking includes key factors such as the strength of academics, health and safety, diversity, and the quality of teachers.… MORE
Learn What it Takes to be a Reno Firefighter
The Reno Fire Department plans to test for recruit firefighters next month, and to help recruits prepare, Reno Fire is offering an opportunity to get familiar with the physical agility test. It will take place at the Regional Public Safety Training Center Saturday & Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Anyone 18 and older…… MORE
Colin Kaepernick Foundation Plans to Donate $10,000 a Day for 10 Days
Former Nevada and 49er star Colin Kaepernick said he would donate $1 million plus all the proceeds of his jersey sales from the 2016 season to organizations working in oppressed communities. The final push started this week for the remaining $100,000. Kaepernick says he will give away $10,000 a day for 10 days to an…… MORE
Crash Landing at Reno-Tahoe International Airport
Two men walked away from a crash landing at the Reno-Tahoe International Airport late Wednesday afternoon. The Piper Cherokee took off from the airport at about 3:30 pm and was immediately forced to land. The exact reason for the emergency landing have not been released. Both the FAA and the National Transportation and Safety Board…… MORE
Nevada Atty General Delivers for Veterans
The Nevada Attorney General’s Office of Military Legal Assistance is partnering with the Reno VA Medical Centers, to host free resource fairs. The fairs are an opportunity for active duty military, guard and veterans to receive access to free legal assistance and medical care. Resource fairs will begin January 19th and 20th at the Reno…… MORE
