The U.S. Senate passed two bills, co-sponsored by Senator Dean Heller designed to help stop human trafficking. The No Human Trafficking on Our Roads Act prevents individuals who have been convicted of human trafficking from obtaining a commercial driver’s license. The Combating Human Trafficking in Commercial Vehicles Act bill requires the Secretary of Transportation to…… MORE
Amber Alert for Child Abduction
(KOH) – The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office has issued an Amber Alert for a child abduction. Watch for a black 2005 Ford Focus, unknown plate. 3 white juveniles may be endangered: a 1-year0old boy, 3-year-old girl, and a 4-year-old girl. Suspects are April Rendina, white female adult, and Andrew Ancell, white male adult. They may be…… MORE
High School Football Game in Southern Nevada Ends in Cloud of Pepper Spray
(KOH) – Many of the high school football games under the Friday Night Lights are closely contested, and sometimes tempers flare. But we haven’t seen anything recently like the game in Henderson yesterday. The visiting Canyon Springs Pioneers spoiled Basic’s homecoming by beating the Wolves 20-15. It was close throughout, and let’s say the game got…… MORE
Kaepernick Honored By NFL Players For Charity Work
Former Nevada and 49ers star Colin Kaepernick is being honored by the NFL Players Association for his charitable contributions. Despite the fact that he is not affiliated with any team, he was the NFL’s week one “Community MVP.” Kaepernick has pledged a million dollars to charity, and has already given $900,000.… MORE
Pot Dispute Will Be Decided by Nevada Supreme Court
The dispute over whether alcohol distributors should have the exclusive right to distribute legal marijuana is headed for the state supreme court. The state’s highest court rejected an injunction sought by the independent liquor distributors, but also rejected a motion by the Nevada Tax Division to dismiss the case. The court has set oral arguments…… MORE
Former RPD Chief Bradshaw Passes Away
(KOH) – The Reno Police Department has announced that former chief Robert Bradshaw passed away late last night. Deputy Chief Tom Robinson said that Bradshaw was one of RPD’s longest-serving chiefs, serving from 1981-1991. Chief Bradshaw is credited with bringing the philosophy of “Community-Oriented Policing” to the Reno Police Department in the late 1980’s. RPD’s motto,…… MORE
Corvette Club Celebrates 45 Years of Community Service
This Saturday the Reno Corvette Club will celebrate 45 years of helping the community and camaraderie, at the National Automobile Museum at 10 S. Lake St., Reno. Established in 1972 with only a handful of Corvettes, the club has grown to one of the largest Corvette clubs on the West Coast, with more than 160…… MORE
Reno Sings Showcases Students; Pros
“Reno Sings” will be presenting the best of regional talent in northern Nevada, under the stars at the Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater this Saturday. This year the Jessica Ann Faber Foundation is producing the entire show, re-naming it “Reno Sings for the Arts, 2017”, allowing students to showcase their accomplishments along with professional talent. Proceeds…… MORE
Should Strip Clubs be Forced to Move Out of Downtown?
Should the city impose ordinances to get strip clubs and adult bookstores out of the downtown area? The city took public comments on that at a meeting lest night. The Council voted five to two to make strip clubs leave the downtown area within five years. The Council also voted to prohibit outdoor signs outside…… MORE
Police Looking For Suspects Who Assaulted a Home Depot Employee
Sparks Police are searching for two people who robbed a Home Depot and attacked an elderly employee last night. Police say a man and a women entered the Home Depot on Galleria Parkway around 7:30 pm. The man grabbed several items from the power tool aisle, and then hid them under his clothing. As the…… MORE
