An illegal alien who worked as an Idaho ranch hand faces up to life in prison without parole, and deportation, after pleading no contest to killing and decapitating a northeast Nevada woman in 2016. 47-year-old Jose de Jesus Segundo-Huizar entered his plea Monday in Elko District Court in the slaying of Carmen Magallanes-Sanchez. Prosecutors aren’t…… MORE
Carson Teen Runaway Sought
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a Runaway Teen, 17 year old Isaiah Henkel. Isaiah was last seen at 10pm hours in his home in Carson City, November 24th. Isaiah was last seen wearing a black and white shirt that says “California All-Star”, dark blue shorts and a…… MORE
Laxalt Endorsed By 16 of 17 Nevada Sheriffs
Adam Laxalt, candidate for Governor of Nevada, has been endorsed by 16 of the 17 sheriffs in the state of Nevada. Among them, Douglas County Sheriff Ron Pierini who cites Laxalt’s dedication and character as Attorney General. Laxalt says he’s grateful for the support of our sheriffs.… MORE
Massage Chain Faces Accusation, None Locally
At least 180 customers of the massage chain, Massage Envy, mostly women, say they have been sexually abused by employees, and they’ve been unhappy with the company’s response.. Apparently, no sexual assault claims against Massage Envy have been made against any of the franchises in the Reno-Sparks area.… MORE
Expect Overnight Lane Closures on Interstate 80 This Week
Overnight lane closures will take place this week on eastbound Interstate 80 near west McCarran Boulevard as the Nevada Department of Transportation repairs roadside guardrail. Eastbound I-80 near west McCarran Boulevard will be reduced to one lane between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. nightly Wednesday through Friday, Dec. 1. The west McCarran Boulevard to eastbound…… MORE
Douglas County Deputies Warning You to “Click It Or Ticket”
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office will be looking for drivers and passengers who are not buckled up now through December 2nd. They’re joining forces with Nevada Highway Patrol watching for drivers and occupants in vehicles who are not wearing their seatbelts and/or children who are not properly secured in car or booster seat(s). According to…… MORE
Nevada Ranked Third Worst For Cybercrime
Nevada is now ranked third worst in American for Cybercrime. In 2016, Nevadans lost more than $15 million to internet crime—costing the average person more than $4,000. In total, 33,404 people were impacted directly by cybercrime. Women in particular fared the worst, and men and women 40–49 reported the most cybercrime. California is ranked the…… MORE
It’s Giving Tuesday at The Food Bank
The Food Bank of Northern Nevada announced that they are planning to use “Giving Tuesday” donations to support their School Pantry program. The Food Bank of Northern Nevada supports more than 20 school based pantries in the Washoe County School District. Their goal for the Giving Tuesday Campaign is $15,000 which will assist in providing…… MORE
Hepatitis A Found in Local Grocery Store Employee
An employee at Trader Joe’s in Reno has contracted Hepatitis A and the store has had to post notices to inform customers. Washoe District Health Department spokesman Phil Ulibarri said the store notified the health department of the infected employee in early November, as required by law. And adds “The employee did not have direct…… MORE
Person of Interest in Stateline Murder in Custody
The person of interest wanted in connection with a homicide at the Hard Rock Casino in Stateline, Nevada is in custody, he was arrested November 22nd in Sparks. Jose DeJesus Rodiguez-Quezada was contacted by the University of Nevada Reno Police Department after being reported as a suspicious person sleeping on a sidewalk near the UNR…… MORE
