A Reno doctor is running to challenge Congressman Mark Amodei in Nevada’s 2nd congressional district. Vance Alm, a retired Air Force Navigation officer and family physician says he wants to improve the health care system for every American. He says we have to stop confusing health insurance with health care, adding he sees patients everyday…… MORE
Nevada Air Guard Sends Help to Puerto Rico
The Nevada Air Guard base has deployed troops to Puerto Rico, almost a month after Hurricane Maria tore through the tropical island.… MORE
Day Care Center For Homeless Families Approved by Reno City Council
The Reno City Council has voted in favor of a day care center for children who’s parents stay at the homeless shelter on Record Street.… MORE
City of Reno Considering Joining Lawsuits Against Opioid Distributors
Should the Reno City Council hire an outside lawyer to press lawsuits against opioid distributors? An attorney specializing in these kinds of suits says they should.… MORE
Douglas County Captain Jumps Into Sheriffs Race
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Captain Dan Coverley has announced his intention to run for Sheriff next year. Sheriff Ron Pierini, who announced he will not to seek a sixth term in office, endorsed Coverley as his preference to head the office he has led for the last 21 years. Coverley, a 22-year veteran of law…… MORE
Nevada Settles With Nonprofit That Claimed to Help Veterans
Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt, along with 23 states, announced a settlement with VietNow National Headquarters, Inc., an Illinois nonprofit corporation that claimed to help local veterans. The organization VietNow will be dissolved. Since March 2015, VietNow, also known as Veterans Now, had been raising money using deceptive telemarketing. They told potential donors that VietNow…… MORE
Nearly 50 Cases of Meningitis Reported in Washoe County Since June
Washoe County Health District reports 47 cases of meningitis so far since July 15th, an increase from 30 cases reported in October. Phil Ulibarri says three viruses are connected to the outbreak, and that the county is working with the Centers for Disease Control. 43 of the patients have required hospitalization. 75% are children, according…… MORE
Church Pastor Accused of Robbing Henderson Casino
A man has been arrested in Henderson, after allegedly robbing the same casino three times. Police say Gregory Bolusan robbed the cage at M Resort at gunpoint once each of the last three months. The last netted him 33 thousand dollars October 28th. He was caught that time by Casino security. The gun he carried…… MORE
Teen Charged With Stealing Multiple Vehicles, Eluding Police
A teen has been arrested, accused of stealing at least three vehicles and running from police. The first theft happened around 10:15 p.m. Tuesday. Police responded to the 11000 block of Zeolite Drive in Stead, where a vehicle had been taken. Later in the night, officers found the vehicle and the suspect in the area…… MORE
Nevada Dems Asking Federal Court to Block Recall Efforts
Nevada Democrats are asking a federal court to block recall efforts targeting three state senators, before a special election can be scheduled. The request for a preliminary injunction was filed in a Las Vegas federal court. The filing requests that the court sets an expedited schedule with time for hearing and ruling on granting the…… MORE
