Planned Parenthood says Senator Dean Heller is lying about them. In a Las Vegas radio interview, Heller, who at a recent Reno townhall said he had no problem with funding Planned Parenthood women’s health efforts, now says he doesn’t support funding. Heller says Planned Parenthood does two things with federal funds, perform abortions and run…… MORE
Another Nevada Democrat Part of a Recall Effort
Another democrat who narrowly won a seat in the legislature is the target of a recall. The effort filed against District 6 State Senator Nicole Cannizzaro, is the third launched by republicans in the last couple of weeks. The earlier targets are Senator Joyce Woodhouse, and former republican now a “Non partisan,” Senator Patricia Farley.…… MORE
Nevada’s Unemployment Rate up in July
Nevada’s unemployment rated ticked up slightly after holding steady for three months. The Nevada Department of Employment and Training says July’s unemployment rate was 4.8 percent. That’s an increase of “Point one” percent and comes after the jobless number held at 4.7 percent for the previous three months. Unemployment in Nevada spiked in 2010, at…… MORE
Another Special Event is Coming to Reno
As part of Reno’s year-long 150th birthday celebration, the City of Reno has announced a new festival coming to the biggest little city. The first annual Fiesta Latin is planned for September 23rd in the Reno City Art Plaza, and the city is looking for vendors, and others, who’d like to get involved. If you…… MORE
Spring Creek Man Arrested on Bestiality Charges
A Spring Creek man has been arrested on bestiality charges after severely injuring a dog. At some point in the investigation, the dog was found with safety pins stuck in his skin, and had also been burned. Sheriffs determined that the last person in contact with the dog was 32 year old Thomas Copland. Copland…… MORE
President Trump Signs Heller Cosponsored Bill Into Law
President Trump signed into law the Veterans Educational Assistance Act, sweeping, bipartisan legislation cosponsored by Sen. Dean Heller to improve veterans’ education benefits and enhance the post-9/11 G.I. Bill. The historic proposal includes three provisions authored by Heller to aid Nevada’s veteran and military communities. The legislation also provides increased resources and authority for educational…… MORE
Driver Hits Person in Wheechair on Prater Way
A driver hit a person in a wheelchair at Prater Way and El Rancho Drive just before 10:30 last night in west Sparks. According to police the person in a wheelchair suffered leg and neck injuries. The driver is cooperating with police.… MORE
Two Sparks Kids Missing, May be With a Family Associate
Sparks Police are looking for two children missing from their home on Elaine Way. 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 over night…… MORE
Arrest Made in Reno Murder
A man shot at the Alder Creek Villa Apartments on Nutmeg Place just before midnight Tuesday August 15th has died. Reno police have arrested a suspect on an open murder charge. he is 58 year old Daniel Fuentez. Detectives caught up with his after witnesses described a suspect and a vehicle, they found a vehicle…… MORE
Music Festival to Honor Carson City Sheriff’s Deputy Carl Howell
This week is the second anniversary of the passing of Carson City Sheriff’s deputy Carl Howell, and in honor of the man who was shot to death during a domestic violence call, there’s a big celebration in his name this Saturday. The inaugural Carl Howell Memorial Music Festival is being held at Battle Born Harley…… MORE
