Ely State Prison is the site of the first execution planned in the Silver State in around a decade, but the American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada says it shouldn’t go on, and has drawn up a petition to stop it.… MORE
Public Meetings That Could Affect Sage Grouse Habitat
The Bureau of Land Management has been holding public hearings in the Northern California town of Alturas about potential changes that could allow more drilling and mining on land currently protected as habitat for sage grouse. … MORE
The Veteran’s Guesthouse Fundraising Raffle is Underway
The Veteran’s Guest House “Salute and Support Our Veterans” annual fundraising raffle is underway. Buy a ticket for a chance to win big bucks, and help the non profit with their annual expenses.… MORE
Reward Offered in Downtown Reno Murder Case
Reno Police say they’re looking for the person who shot and killed a woman who was found after her car drove into a building on Parkview Street November 2nd. Police were called to the scene around 4:22 a.m. last Thursday, and when they showed up they discovered 26 year old Luz Linares with gunshot wounds…… MORE
CALTrans Closing Some Roadways Due to Weather Conditions
CALTrans has decided to close some roadways prior to worsening weather conditions. Highway 4 from Silver Creek Campground to Lake Alpine closes at noon Thursday. Sonora Pass has already closed from Pickel to Kennedy meadows over the weekend. They’re keeping Monitor Pass open for now, but that could change if enough snow accumulates. The passes…… MORE
Investigators Continue to Look For a Motive For The 1 October Massacre
Las Vegas Metro sheriff Joe Lombardo suggests they’re are getting closer to the motive behind the 1 October massacre in Las Vegas. Reportedly gunman Stephen Paddock had been suffering from depression after losing a lot money gambling over the past two years. Lombardo says it may have been a determining factor. The sheriff also thinks…… MORE
Placer County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Murder in Kings Beach
Two bodies were found Saturday at the Northwood Pines Motel in Kings Beach. Around 4:00 o’clock Saturday afternoon authorities received a call about shots fired and a man at the motel with a gun. When deputies arrived at the Northwood Pines Motel, they found a man and a woman dead. Sgt. David Hunt with Placer…… MORE
Wildlife Officials Considering Restrictions on Antler Gathering
Nevada wildlife officials are considering following Utah’s lead by imposing new restrictions on the gathering of antlers shed by deer and elk. The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports that Utah’s action coupled with a spike in shed antler hunting interest has spurred the enthusiasts into Nevada. The concern is that hunting for antlers can disturb deer…… MORE
Bundy Trial Begins This Week
The trial of a Nevada rancher, his two sons and another man accused of leading a 2014 armed standoff with federal agents in a dispute over land use begins this week. Stakes are high for federal prosecutors, who fell short of getting full convictions of other men who had guns during the dispute over a…… MORE
Republican Tax Overhaul Could Affect Las Vegas Stadium Project
The GOP tax overhaul introduced in Congress could affect funding for the proposed $1.9 billion stadium that will house the Las Vegas Raiders. The Las Vegas Review-Journal reported Saturday that a provision of the 429-page bill ends tax-exempt status on bonds used to pay for stadiums used by professional sports teams. The stadium’s financing plan includes…… MORE
