Detectives from the Reno Police Department Robbery Homicide and the Sex Crimes / Child Abuse Unit responded to Washoe County Jail, to investigate reports of a murder for hire plot put in place by a current inmate. Suspect Jacob Poochigean also known as Bryan Peterson was identified as the inmate involved. The investigation revealed Poochigean…… MORE
Could Be Busiest Travel Week Since 2005
Thanksgiving week is a busy travel time. But “Triple A” projects this year will be the busiest since 2005. Reno-Tahoe International Airport officials suggest you arrive at least 90 minutes prior to your flight. If you are planning to park, expect to park far since it is usually busy this holiday season. According to Triple…… MORE
Dems Want to Know What’s Behind Laxalt’s “Heartless” Decision
The Nevada State Democratic Party has filed a public records request for any internal communications in 2017 to or from Attorney General Adam Laxalt and his Chief of Staff about the November meeting of the Nevada Board of Pardons Commissioners, and the consideration of a pardon for Fred Steese. Earlier this month, Laxalt cast the…… MORE
Big Donation For Veterans Memorial Plaza
One Nevada Credit Union had donated $6,000 to Nevada Veterans Memorial Plaza, to express gratitude for the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice. The mission of the Nevada Veterans Memorial Plaza is to preserve and honor the legacy of fallen Nevada service men and women. The organization is building a new memorial plaza…… MORE
Washoe County Sheriff’s Office: Beware of Rental Scams
It’s a crude scam but it works, we’re talking about rental scams of the kind perpetrated online, at places like “Craigslist.”… MORE
Frontier Airlines Now Offering Flights to Denver Three Days a Week
After being out of the the market for a decade, Frontier Airlines has soared back into town, and now offers flights to Denver three days a week.… MORE
How to Deep Fry a Turkey Without Ruining Thanksgiving
There’s nothing like a turkey that’s been deep fried on Thanksgiving, but take precautions before you send your bird into the fryer.… MORE
Nevada Requests Federal Funding to Continue CHIP
Nevada has asked for an extra $11.3 million in federal funding, to continue the state’s Children’s Health Insurance Program while Congress decides if it will renew funding for the decades-old program. If the funding is approved, the Nevada Check Up program will continue running through February. Without it, the state will run out of funding…… MORE
Sheriff Ken Furlong Chooses a New Undersheriff
Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong, has chosen the new Undersheriff. Furlong is promoting assistant sheriff Ken Sandage to replace the retiring Steve Albertsen. Sandage is a 26 year veteran of the Carson City Agency, and has been assistant Sheriff since 2014.… MORE
Two Men Facing Drug Charges After Traffic Stop
Two men have been arrested on drug charges in Gardnerville. Sunday Douglas County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the area of Raab Court for a report of a suspicious vehicle with people in it. A deputy saw a car matching the description leaving the area and stopped the driver for what the deputy says were traffic…… MORE
