University of Nevada, Reno Police Chief Adam Garcia is apologizing for an incident in which two campus police officers displayed inappropriate behavior during a traffic stop last Sunday morning. The chief says inappropriate and offensive comments were made to a University graduate student by the officers. The comments were captured on a body camera. In…… MORE
Memorial Service Planned For Retired Reno Police Chief
The Bradshaw Family and the Reno Police Department will be holding memorial services for retired Reno Police Chief Robert Bradshaw Tuesday October 10th at 11 am at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center. The service will be a celebration of life ceremony and the public is invited to attend. The Reno Police Department is asking retired Reno…… MORE
Reno City Council Approves Downtown Shelter Repairs
The Reno City Council unanimously approved authorization to award a contract for repairs at the the Temporary Overflow Shelter on Washington Street. The city will spend up to $318,000 in federal Community Development Block Grant Funds. The project includes the addition of two ADA compliant restroom facilities, sinks with hook-ups for washer/dryer, heating/cooling units and…… MORE
Nevada Air National Guard Captain Charged With Battery With a Deadly Weapon
The man arrested for shooting a 16 year old is a Nevada Air National Guard captain. 40-year-year James Upton was arrested on one count of battery with a deadly weapon. Upton and a neighbor began following the teen and other juveniles after they appeared to be engaging in suspicious behavior and cornered them near a…… MORE
Were You a Victim of The Equifax Breach?
Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt says the Equifax breach has affected approximately 1.2 million Nevada residents. His advice, exercise caution if you believe you are being notified by Equifax about this breach. Communications received by email may be fraudulent. Nevadans are encouraged to find out if they have been impacted by this breach by visiting…… MORE
Heller Legislation Would Help Consumers Understand Financial Investments
The House of Representatives has passed legislation introduced by Senator Dean Heller that would help Nevadans better understand complicated financial investments. The Fair Access to Investment Research Act now heads to the President’s desk for his signature. Currently, securities laws provide legal protections for broker-dealers to provide research reports for several asset classes such as…… MORE
Washoe County Gets a New Assistant County Manager
County Manager John Slaughter has promoted Dave Solaro, from Director of Community Services to new Assistant County Manager. Solaro’s areas of responsibility will include the Community Services Department, Regional Animal Services, Constituent Services and liaison to the District Health Board, the Regional Library System and Washoe County’s General Improvement Districts. The change is part of…… MORE
One Nevada Credit Union Holding Free Shred Day
One Nevada Credit Union is again helping people get rid of old documents and protect their privacy. They’re hosting a free, community shred day today. Anyone can attend and safely dispose of up to three boxes of personal documents and papers. This is your opportunity to bring all your sensitive documents to be professionally destroyed…… MORE
Heller Would Delay an ACA Tax, Says Will Keep Premiums Low
Senator Dean Heller joined Senator Cory Gardner of Colorado and others, in introducing the Healthcare Tax Relief Act, legislation that delays the ACA’s “Health insurance tax” or “Hit” for one year, to prevent higher health insurance premiums. The Senators say if “HIT” is not delayed next year, it is estimated that as many as 100…… MORE
Go Fish at Pyramid Lake
The Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe is pleased to announce the opening of the trout fishing season at Pyramid Lake. Opening day is October 1st and the season runs through June 30th. The Tribe has designated the beaches from Popcorn to Warrior Point as open to the public for recreational activities including fishing, boating, camping, and…… MORE
