The University of Nevada Police Chief is apologizing for one of his officers who dressed up in a costume mocking Colin Kaepernick. There is no actual disciplinary policy that addresses Halloween Costumes, but University officials call the costume “Inappropriate.”… MORE
Senator Woodhouse Releases Statement Concerning Recall Attempt
Recently re-elected Nevada State Senator Joyce Woodhouse released a statement on the GOP’s effort to recall her and elect her challenger from the 2016 election, Carrie Buck. Woodhouse calls it a blatant abuse of the process by individuals who are still bitter about the results of the last election. Senator Woodhouse is a retired educator…… MORE
Obamacare Open Enrollment Begins This Week
The Obamacare open enrollment period opens Wednesday, and Nevada Health Link will be hosting an event. They’ll be at the Reno Sparks Convention Center from noon to 7pm to help people get matched up with a health coverage plan, including federal tax credits and subsidies, if they’re eligible. The enrollment period lasts till December 15th.… MORE
Convicted Child Molester Faces a Possible Life Sentence
An 81 year old Yerington man has been convicted of child molestation. Arlyn David Hogarth was convicted on three counts of sexual assault of a child and other lewd conduct charges. He was accused of sexually abusing two girls, and faces a possible life sentence.… MORE
School District Accused of “Dishonesty” Over Wildcreek Plan
A Reno and a Sparks City Councilman are accusing the Washoe County School District of dishonesty over the plan to build a High School on what is now the Wildcreek Golf Course. Paul McKenzie of Reno and Ed Lawson of Sparks are also predicting the project will cost 300% more than current projections, according to…… MORE
Vets Memorial Benefit Dinner is Thursday at Peppermill
The third annual Nevada Veterans Memorial Benefit Dinner, is this Thursday at the Peppermill. Featured speaker for the dinner is Medal of Honor recipient, Staff Sergeant Ty M. Carter. Proceeds from the dinner support the multimillion dollar fundraising effort to build the Nevada Veterans Memorial Plaza, honoring all fallen soldiers in Nevada since official statehood…… MORE
Two Kids Missing From Sun Valley
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for any information that will assist them to find two teenagers missing from Sun Valley since last Thursday. 14 year old Jakob Palmer, and his 12 year old sister Alexis, were last seen in the area of Sun Valley Boulevard and Leon Drive at about 5:30…… MORE
Man Who Threatened Cops and Judges Going to Prison
“Carson Now” is reporting a man who threatened to disrupt the Nevada Day Parade and led rallies and smear campaigns against local law enforcement has drawn a seven year prison sentence. Todd “Ty” Robben was convicted of eight felony charges connected to threats against judges and other public officials, many of them in El Dorado…… MORE
Local Car Dealer Boosts Nevada Baseball
University of Nevada Baseball is getting a huge boost from local car retailer Don Weir, longtime operator of Reno Dodge. He’s donated a million dollars for renovations at Peccole Park. It will be known as Don Weir Field at Peccole Park.… MORE
Sheriff’s Office Offering Free Halloween Candy X-Ray Screening
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office will offer free Halloween candy X-ray screening at the Washoe County District Courthouse and the Mills Lane Justice Center on the day after Halloween. Courthouse security staff will screen candy at the X-ray stations inside the court house entrances from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Wednesday. The Mills Lane Justice…… MORE
