The Minerva Fire, which started near Quincy and sent smoke into Northern Nevada for several days, has burned 4,310 acres since starting the morning of July 29th. The fire is 95% contained according to the US Forest Service. Air support is helping fire crews. There are no evacuations and no word yet on a cause.…… MORE
NDOW Looking For The Person Who Illegally Planted Northern Pike in Comins Lake
With the discovery of illegally planted Northern Pike in Comins Lake, the Nevada Department of Wildlife is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the prosecution of the person(s) responsible. Conviction for this crime would be a misdemeanor, but the crime also carries civil penalties that can reach into the tens of thousands of…… MORE
Home Delivery Coming to an End For Recreational Pot Users
Home delivery for recreational marijuana customers is coming to an end, under new rules being developed by the Nevada Department of Taxation. medical pateints could still take advantage of that service. The concern is that recreational customers aren’t part of a registry, and that could open the door to fraud, robberies and other safety threats.…… MORE
Recall Effort Launched Against State Senator Joyce Woodhouse
A former assemblyman is launching a recall effort against State Senator Joyce Woodhouse. Stephen Silberkraus, his wife, and David Satory of Henderson filed the recall petition August 2nd. The reason for the recall? So far none has been mentioned. State Democrats have commented, Senate Leader Aaron Ford call it a “Pitiful attempt to subvert the…… MORE
Reno Fire Knock Down Three Structure Fires
Reno Fire Department responded to more than 70 calls for service between 8:00 a.m. and about 4:30pm Thursday, putting it on pace to respond to more than 175 calls for service in a 24 hour period. Reno firefighters have responded to and extinguished three structure fires and numerous vehicle accidents throughout the city of Reno.…… MORE
Have You Seen These Suspects?
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help finding suspects wanted in connection with an Incline Village residential burglary that happened April 27th. Someone broke into the Lake Tahoe home and took credit cards and the people shown in the photographs just released, used those stolen credit cards at businesses in Crystal…… MORE
Taxes the Topic at Next Republican Men’s Club Lunch
If higher taxes and the prospect of even higher taxes bug you, you’ll want to attend the next luncheon of the Republican Men’s Club of Northern Nevada. The topic is, “Taxes, Taxes and More Taxes.” Their special guests include Randi Thompson of the National Federation of Independent Business and Peter Krueger who many know as…… MORE
Flash Flooding Won’t Catch The City of Sparks by Surprise
With continued thunderstorm activity predicted throughout the week, the city of Sparks is preparing for any potential flash-flooding. Utility Manager Andrew Hummell says they are closely monitoring the weather and flood-prone areas in Sparks. Maintenance crews are on standby in case any debris clean-up or road closures are needed. Drivers are asked to report any…… MORE
Carjacker At The Center of Amber Alert Indicted in Federal Court
A Sparks carjacking suspect has been indicted. 28-year-old Andrew Brigman of Utah was charged in federal court with one count each of carjacking, use of a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence, and felon in possession of a firearm. July 16th, troopers with the Colorado State Patrol found a car that…… MORE
Life Sentence For Sun Valley Man Who Killed Teen
A Sun Valley man received a life sentence for second degree murder in the death of a 16-year-old Sun Valley boy. Jonathan Zurisday Jaramillo was 18 years old when he shot and killed Gerardo Reyes Oct. 9th, 2015, in Sun Valley. Reyes had been at a bonfire in the backyard of an Igloo Street home…… MORE
