Earlier this month the Reno Police Department got information that at child may have been a victim of a previous sexual assault. Detective began an investigation and the minor victim was interviewed at the Washoe County Child Advocacy Center. Thursday Reno Detectives made contact with the suspect and served search warrants at his home and…… MORE
Gov Expresses Support For Nevada Guard’s Transgender Soldier
Governor Sandoval is wading into the transgender soldier issue, with a statement that says he has directed the Nevada National Guard to make no modifications to the current policy, unless instructed to by the Secretary of Defense. The Governor adds, “Nevada has a long history of treating our military and veteran community with the dignity…… MORE
Heller, Sandoval Split on “Skinny Repeal”
Dean Heller says he may vote for the so called, Skinny Repeal, but Governor Sandoval says he opposes it. Sandoval says skinny repeal still threatens the health coverage of millions of hardworking middle class Americans, and shifts costs to states. He says in a letter signed by ten Governors, Sandoval says it’s time to set…… MORE
The Latest on The Wildfires Burning Around The Region
The lightning sparked Preacher fire, burning in the Pine Nut Mountain Range in Douglas County has now burned an estimated 5,386 acres. Officials say it is 20% contained. Firefighters are also claiming 40% containment on the 961 acre Black Mountain Fire, north of Wadsworth and southeast of Nixon. The fire was reported about 2 Wednesday…… MORE
Flooding Issues Could Cause Delays at ‘Night in The Country’
If you’re planning to camp under the stars at this weekends Night in the Country music festival this weekend, prepare for delays because of flooding issues in Yerington. People begin flocking to the concert venue today, but all the unseasonable weather and subsequent flooding have closed Miller Lane. Lyon County has also stepped up law…… MORE
Healthcare Protests Planned For Reno and Las Vegas This Weekend
Some Nevadans – concerned by Senator Dean Heller’s crucial swing vote to open debate on repealing the Affordable Care Act – are planning a series of protests this weekend. Heller has said he will oppose any bill that doesn’t “improve Nevadans lives.” Two large rallies are planned for Saturday in Reno and Las Vegas, to…… MORE
Trades Council Donates 50k to Help Traner Pool Repairs
The Building and Construction Trades Council of Northern Nevada Development Corporation just donated $50,000.00 toward Traner Pool’s upgrades and rebuild. The brings the total to date for donations to $85,000. Once all the funds are in, the pool will be cleaned up and rebuilt, with ADA compliance access and lots of fun extras, including an…… MORE
Nevada Politicians React to President’s Transgender Military Ban
After the President tweeted out the news that he would bar transgender people from serving in the military in any capacity, Senator Catherine Cortez Masto released a statement that says, Discrimination has no place in our Armed Forces. Our brave transgender service members put their lives on the line for our country every day. She…… MORE
Reno Police Looking For Attempted Mugger
Reno Police are looking for a man who tried to rob an elderly man at the Peppermill 4th of July. Police say the 76-year-old victim was in the parking lot in his car, trying to leave, when the man approached, opened the driver’s door and physically attacked him. The car lurched forward, thwarting the apparent…… MORE
Nevada’s First Openly Transgender Soldier Releases Statement
The Nevada National Guards first openly transgender soldier released a statement in response to the President’s ban on transgenders in the military. Sgt. Sam Hunt says “People referred to me as a man before my military career and throughout much of my early service before the transgender ban was lifted.” He adds, he was officially…… MORE
