The U.S. Forest Service has declared the Minerva Fire 100% contained. Fire crews are still conducting mop-up activities, and going after any remaining hot sports. Some crews have now been released, but fire teams will stay on scene until the fire has been completely extinguished. The Minerva Fire, which sent smoke into Northern Nevada for…… MORE
State Senator Responds to Republican Recall Effort
State Senator Nicole Cannizzaro released a statement on the news that Republicans have started an effort to recall her. She says it is the greatest honor of her life to be elected to serve. The career prosecutor says she’s gone after the worst criminals in our state, making sure we put rapists and violent offenders…… MORE
More Grant Money Awarded to Fight The Opioid Epidemic
The Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health will be receiving more than $1.2 million in federal grant awards, to add to the already $8.24 million received by the agency to assist in Nevada’s battle against the opioid epidemic. Each of these grants will help the state and stakeholder partners address the full spectrum of…… MORE
Barricaded Suspect Leads to Code Yellow Lockdown in Spanish Springs
The wanted suspect who barricaded himself in a Spanish Springs home on Thursday has been identified as 32 year old Richard Warren. Warren is being charged with domestic battery of a person older than 60, obstructing and resisting a peace officer, battery on a peace officer and two counts of open and gross lewdness. Warren…… MORE
Sparks Police Looking For Suspect Who Robbed Dotty’s Casino on Oddie
Sparks Police are searching for the suspect who robbed the Dotty’s Casino on Oddie Boulevard. Officers say they responded to the casino just before 10:45 last night. A patrol officer was in the area and saw a man running from the casino. Officers pursued him on foot, but were unable to catch him. According to…… MORE
Judge Drops Injunction, As Marijuana Supplies Shrink
Another court clash over whether liquor distributors have the exclusive rights to distribute marijuana products. The Nevada Department of Taxation says the legal fights are undermining the industry and the tax collections that come with it. This time Judge James Russell agreed, saying alcohol wholesalers don’t have the capacity to meet the needs of dispensaries.…… MORE
Scam Caller Targeting Renown Patients
Renown Health has learned scammers posing as Renown business office employees are calling patients, attempting to collect personal information including credit card information.They’re urging everyone to be cautious if you receive one of these calls, or any call from someone requesting your credit card or social security number. Renown has reported this to the local…… MORE
Alleged Carson City Burglar Caught
Carson City Sheriff’s Office Detective Division has gotten their suspect, after the released photos of the man wanted in a series of vehicle burglaries and a commercial burglary. Detectives received a tip from a citizen on the identity of the suspect. When Detectives arrived at the suspects residence, in the 2000 block of Dori Street,…… MORE
Missing Girl Found, Brother Still Missing
One of the children reported missing yesterday has been found, while her brother is still missing. Janet Lopez says her two children, 10-year-old Gloria “Jasmine” Ramirez and 14-year-old Reimundo Edward Ramirez were not home when she went to wake them for school Wednesday. Janet contacted police with the belief her son Reimundo took Jasmine sometime…… MORE
Nevada is a Great Place to Find a Job According to CNBC
CNBC says Nevada is the third best state in the country to find a job, behind only Florida and Utah. Nevada has seen double digit growth in construction in the past year, and the recession blasted housing market has come back, with home prices growing 9% last year. They say Nevada’s year over year job…… MORE
