Tip-A-Cop Today at The Carson City Applebee’s

Carson City Law Enforcement’s Torch Run Annual Tip-A-Cop benefit for Special Olympics is gong on today at Applebee’s in Carson City from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and 5 to 8 p.m. Carson City and Lyon county officers, and a team from the Nevada Departments of Public Safety and Corrections will be serving up lunch…MORE

Smith’s Food & Drug Offering an Easy Way to Help The Needy

Smith’s Food & Drug is again offering customers a convenient way to reach out and help others during the holiday season with its Bringing Hope To the Table donation drive. From November 13 through December 31, customers may add a $1, $5 or $10 donation to their grocery orders. 100 percent of the contribution will…MORE

Nevada Congressman Accused of Ethics Violations

A conservative group is accusing Nevada Congressman Ruben Kihuen of ethics violations. The DC Based Foundation for Accountability and Civic Trust says Kiheun’s re-election campaign sent fundraising mail that referred to current legislation, and they say he used congressional resources to raise funds. They say it’s a violation of house ethics rules. Similar charges have…MORE

Identity Thief Sentenced to Twelve Years in Prison

A Reno woman has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for identity theft. 27-year-old Heather Carey pleaded guilty in June to one count of Obtaining and Using the Personal Identification Information of Another. At sentencing, the Washoe County D.A’s office argued for a prison term because of how Carey’s actions affected the victim, who…MORE

Recall Attempt Against Democratic State Senator Moves Forward

One of the recalls against a female democratic state senator is moving toward a vote. The Secretary of State has confirmed that enough signatures on recall petitions against Joyce Woodhouse of Henderson are valid to call a special recall election. Woodhouse defeated Carrie Buck in 2016, she is among the recall leaders. Gov. Brian Sandoval…MORE

Reno Police Investigating Drive-By Shooting

Reno Police are investigating a drive by shooting that occurred this morning in the 3600 block of Gypsum Road. Around 12:30am Police say someone fired four or five shots into a home. No one was injured. Officers have not released a suspect or vehicle description.MORE

Single Vehicle Crash Closes Wells Avenue

A single SUV crash had Wells Ave closed from southbound 6th Ave to northbound 2nd Ave last night. A driver traveling south on Wells Avenue hit a power pole near Kuenzli Street around 7:30. She was trapped and had to be removed with the assistance of Reno Fire crews. She was taken to a local…MORE

Another Candidate Jumps Into The Race For Nevada’s Attorney General

A former assistant Nevada state attorney general has announced he’s running as a Republican for the top state law enforcement position. Wes Duncan said Tuesday he’ll run against state Democratic Senate Majority Leader Aaron Ford to replace state Attorney General Adam Laxalt. Laxalt, also a Republican, announced last week he’s running for governor.MORE

Woman Hit by an RTC Bus on North Virginia Street

A woman pulled from under a bus after a crash on North Virginia Street is being treated in a hospital for minor injuries. The woman was crossing Virginia at 15th Street shortly after 3 o’clock yesterday when she was hit and pulled under the RTC bus. It’s not clear who was at fault, and police…MORE