Whether and when Scott Dozier is executed is now in the hands of Nevada’s Supreme Court. The Clark County judge who delayed the execution says she’s done hearing arguments until the high court reviews her decision on the execution protocol. Judge Jennifer Tagliotti delayed the execution when she removed one of the three drugs in…… MORE
Sparks Police Investigating Shooting on East Victorian
Sparks Police are investigating a shooting that sent one man to Renown Medical Center with a gunshot wound to the leg. It happened at the Windsor Inn on East Victorian Avenue, just after 9:30 last night. Police say the man is expected to recover. They have not released a description of the suspect.… MORE
Attorney General Asking For Expedited Review of Lethal Execution Plan
With one of the lethal drugs planned for use at Nevada’s next execution due to expire April 1st, state Attorney General Adam Laxalt, is asking the Supreme Court for an expedited review of the plan. The condemned man, double murderer Scott Raymond Dozier wrote a letter to the judge in the case, saying he wants…… MORE
Douglas County and South Lake Tahoe Police Investigating Burglary Ring
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is working with South Lake Tahoe Police as they break up an apparent burglary ring. The investigation began about 1AM December 16th when Douglas County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call of three people burglarizing a vehicle in the Montbleu casino parking lot in Stateline. Deputies report finding the burglars in…… MORE
Sparks Woman Arrested For Embezzlement
A Sparks woman is in the Washoe County Jail, accused of embezzling from the doctors’ office she managed. Micah Wright was arrested Monday morning at her home in Sparks. She is charged with felony embezzlement for allegedly stealing more than $180,000 from Sierra Women’s Health, an obstetrics and gynecology office in Reno.… MORE
New York Times Uncovers Secret Government Program With Connection to Harry Reid
According to the “New York Times” – a secret government program that tracked UFOs was started in 2007, at the urging of Senator Harry Reid. Reid responded to the Times via Twitter with the “X-Files” reference, “The truth is out there.” According to the Times, the Advanced Aviation Threat Identification Program was launched in 2007…… MORE
Final Funding in Place for Battle Born Memorial in Carson City
Governor Brian Sandoval and Attorney General Adam Laxalt announced final funding approval of the Battle Born Memorial to Nevada’s Fallen Warriors in Carson City on the Capitol Complex. Governor Sandoval, Attorney General Laxalt, and Secretary of State Barbara Cegavske approved the funds, which was the sole agenda item for Monday’s Board of Examiners meeting. The…… MORE
State Treasurer Calls on AG to Resign or Drop Governor’s Race
Nevada State Treasurer Dan Schwartz, who’s running for Governor against Attorney General Adam Laxalt, stopped by the Dan Mason Show Friday to say that Laxalt is continually deceptive, lining his pockets with campaign coffers with money from lobbyists, rather than listening to the desires and fulfilling the wishes of his constituents. Schwartz also cited Laxalt’s issues…… MORE
Washoe School District Asking for Public Budget Input
The Washoe County School District is again asking the community to participate in a budget survey, as part of what it says is “its ongoing commitment to using taxpayer funds efficiently, sharing information, and gathering public input.” The results of the survey will be compiled by staff and presented to the Board of Trustees for…… MORE
More Flood Protection in Lemmon Valley
As Washoe County staff continues flood protections around Swan Lake, the Board of County Commissioners approved up to $300,000 of additional protections including HESCO barrier to expand existing protections in place for this winter. Construction will take place in Lemmon Valley at the end of Pompe Way to the west toward Casey Court, around Swan…… MORE
