The Douglas County Sheriff office is repeating a warning to the public about calls are being made to residents, falsely claiming they are a member of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, and claiming the resident owes money for missing a court date, or jury duty. The caller asks for a credit card or gift cards…… MORE
Three Life Terms For Man Convicted of Child Molestation
Three life terms for a man who committed lewd acts with children over several years means 48 year old Thayne Waldman won’t be considered for parole for at least 30 years. There were at least four victims. Washoe County D.A. Chris Hicks office says the investigation and prosecution were coordinated through the Washoe County Child…… MORE
Sparks Police Are Looking For Two Car Theft Suspects
Sparks Police have released photographs of two men they believe stole a vehicle in west Sparks the morning of December 5th. It happened while the car was warming up in the 500 block of El Rancho Drive. Police say the men may be involved in similar vehicle thefts in the area. If you have any…… MORE
Nevada Dems Don’t Support the Tax Bill, Call it a Scam
Nevada democrats are reacting to the passage of the GOP tax cuts. Congresswoman Jacky Rosen, who wants the democratic nomination for the US Senate, calls the tax plan a “Fraudulent ripoff that will hurt millions of working families, while giving away massive tax cuts for corporations and Wall St. banks.” Rosen says there’s a reason…… MORE
Winter Driving Tips From Reno Police
With the winter weather upon us here in Northern Nevada, the Reno Police Department has responded to several crashes related to drivers not removing ice and snow from their vehicle. The most recent crash was this past Monday where a driver struck a pedestrian they could not see. Reno Police drivers are required to remove…… MORE
Breaking: Mistrial in Bundy Case
There’s a mistrial in the Bundy case. A federal judge has dismissed the jury seated last month. Judge Gloria Navarro blamed prosecutors for failing to properly turn over evidence to the defense, including records related to the conduct of BLM and FBI agents during the standoff over the attempt to take Bundy cattle off public land…… MORE
New Information Released in Reno Shooting
New information has been released about a man who suffered a gunshot wound to his leg Monday night. A witness on scene described a disturbance between her domestic partner Billy Murdock, his dog and another man and his dog. She told police the other man pulled out a handgun, and it was her belief he…… MORE
Victims of Apartment Fire on Stardust Street Identified
Reno Police have released the names of two people found dead in the aftermath of an apartment fire in northwest Reno. The Washoe County Medical Examiner’s Office says smoke inhalation likely contributed to the deaths of 45-year-old Paul Therrien and 58-year-old Cathy Costodio, residents of the burned apartment, but determination regarding the exact causes of…… MORE
Nevada’s Legislative Commission Define Sexual Harassment Policy
Nevada’s Legislative Commission voted Tuesday to put the responsibility for sexual harassment training, and making sure the work environment is harassment free, on the director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau. The legislature expanded anti-harassment rules for members earlier this year. New employees of the LCB must be trained within 30 days of their hiring and…… MORE
Reward Offered For Men Using Counterfeit Bills in Carson City
Secret Witness is offering a $500 reward for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the suspects involved in passing counterfeit currency in Carson City. The Carson City Sheriff’s Office, and the United States Secret Service, is investigating an incident in which three adult males passes counterfeit currency at a convenience store on 5th…… MORE
