Nevada Senator Catherine Cortez Masto is reacting after accusations against democratic congressman Ruben Kihuen . She says sexual harassment in any context is unacceptable. she says she is frustrated, disappointed, and disgusted by the stories she has learned from women and men who were harassed and disrespected by powerful men in government, entertainment, private business…… MORE
Congressman Ruben Kihuen Faces Calls to Resign Over Harassment
A campaign staffer of democratic congressman Ruben Kihuen resigned last year, and is now alleging Kihuen repeatedly harassed and made sexual advances to her. The 25 year old woman told Buzzfeed.com, she was part of the campaign between Dec. 2015 and April 2016, she also says Kiheun touched her on the thighs twice without consent.…… MORE
NV Energy Has Christmas Safety, Savings Tips
NV Energy has some advice for holiday lighting tips to help customers save energy, and decorate safely this season. They suggest you switch to long-lasting, energy-efficient LED holiday lights whenever possible. LEDs use 90 percent less energy, and are cooler. Use a timer to turn off lights during daylight hours and other specified times. Don’t…… MORE
NHP New Colonel, John O’Rourke, Medal Winner
Nevada Department of Public Safety Director James Wright announced the appointment of John O’Rourke as Colonel of the Nevada Highway Patrol. O’Rourke has been the NHP Acting Colonel for the past several months and will officially assume the title of Colonel Monday. Colonel O’Rourke has served for over 20 years with the DPS, joining the…… MORE
Jacky Rosen Says No Pension For Corrupt Politicians
Congresswoman Jacky Rosen co-sponsored Republican Congresswoman Claudia Tenney’s “No Pensions for Corrupt Politicians Act,” which would close an existing loophole that allows members of Congress convicted of bribery, perjury, conspiracy or other crimes to continue collecting their taxpayer-funded pension. Rosen says when a Member of Congress is convicted of abusing the powers of their office,…… MORE
Heller Pushes For “CHIP” Solution
Senator Dean Heller has introduced the CHIP Stability Act, key legislation that will provide much-needed reassurances and federal funding to Nevada and other states for the Children’s Health Insurance Program. CHIP, which became law 20 years ago, provides medical coverage and care to vulnerable children in Nevada and across the country who otherwise may not…… MORE
People Are Getting Robo Calls About President Trump
Are they just pranks, or is it an organized effort to intimidate opponents of the President? People across the U.S. and Canada say they’ve gotten “robo calls,” asking about negative comments about the President on Social Media. This is what people are hearing… The robo caller goes on to say ” We’re gonna have to…… MORE
Police Arrest Two Home Invasion Suspects, Looking For Two More
Code yellow lockdowns were ordered at Reed High School, Lena Juniper, and Katherine Dunn Elementary Schools Thursday afternoon, as Sparks Police Department is trying to locate two armed people who robbed a home. Two others are in custody. The armed robbery happened in the 6000 block of Quintessa Drive. The homeowner walked in on four…… MORE
Nevada Governor Has Concerns Over GOP Tax Bill
Governor Brian Sandoval has some concerns over the GOP tax bills. In an interview with the Nevada Independent, he worried about cuts to affordable housing programs under the House proposal, changes to bonding that would affect the cost the Raiders stadium, and elimination of the individual health insurance mandate. Sandoval says it would disrupt the…… MORE
Reward Being Offered For Information in Fatal Selmi Drive Shooting
A $2,500 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest in a shooting that left a 24-year-old man dead. It happened at an apartment complex on Selmi Drive in Reno, around 7 p.m. Wednesday night. Police say the victim sustained a single gunshot wound. He was taken to Renown where he died. Reno…… MORE
