April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and law enforcement is on high alert, looking for people on their cell phones, shaving, and doing other things they shouldn’t while operating a motor vehicle. In fact, in 2015, over 3,400 people across the US died in car crashes, and more than 390,000 were injured because they weren’t…… MORE
Stewart Conservation Bill Running Into Opposition
A bill that would take funds earmarked for the preservation of the Stewart Indian School in Carson City, is running into opposition from the tribes. Assem,bly bill 285 would change the law that requires 100% of the proceeds from the sale of two state owned properties to be used for preservation of the grounds and…… MORE
Transgender Bill Moving Through The Nevada Legislature
A bill that would mandate foster care facilities and juvenile courts treat transgender children as their identifying gender is moving in the legislature. Assembly Bill 99 would also establish training for state employees and foster parents on working with foster kids who are lesbian, gay, bisexual or questioning their sexuality. Supporters say that could increase…… MORE
Nevada Department of Corrections Looking to Hire
The Nevada Department of Corrections is hosting job fairs in the northern and southern regions of the state, looking to fill several vacancies. There are openings in nursing, correctional staff, information technology, storekeeping and administration, among other departments. There are 273 openings in the department made up of 159 correctional officers, 19 nurses , and…… MORE
Lake Tahoe Woman Guilty of Insurance Fraud
A South Lake Tahoe Woman, 47 year old Karen Rae Chapon, has been sentenced for insurance fraud, mortgage fraud, and theft. Chapon is the owner of the business, Tahoe Weddings and Events at Zephyr Cove. Chapon pleaded guilty to defrauding an insurance company by submitting travel insurance claims using two separate forged death certificate,s and…… MORE
Habitual Criminal Gets 20 Years in Prison in Washoe District Court
In Washoe County, habitual criminals are getting the book thrown at them. The latest is a Reno man who has been sentenced to 20 years in prison as a habitual offender, ensuring he will serve at least eight years before being eligible for parole. 45-year-old Jaffar Richardson was sentenced on one count of Trafficking of…… MORE
Major Renovations Continue at Circus Circus, Food Court Coming
Renovations at Circus Circus are coming right along. Rooms are getting makeovers, and so are dining options as part of the 50 million dollar overhaul. Gone will be the buffet, to be replaced by a food court, they have three places signed up so far. Tony Marini says you’ll like your options, which will include…… MORE
Huffing Suspects Arrested, One Suspect Placed on ICE Hold
Two people allegedly found “huffing,” in a car are in custody, and one has been placed on an ICE hold. Douglas County Sheriff’s deputies found 18-year-old Jesus Fausto of Carson City and a 17-year-old girl who had inhaled from a can of compressed air, also known as “huffing”, after some suspicious behavior was reported. Both…… MORE
Carson City Liquor Store Burglars Busted, Ages 13 and 14
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office has tracked down the two liquor store burglars, who hit a local business around 11:40 pm Sunday night. The two suspects are ages 13 and 14, their names are not being released. The pair is accused of breaking a glass front door at the Cowboy Liquor Store on East William…… MORE
Gilman “Recuses” Himself In Sheriff Recall
Storey County, Commissioner Lance Gilman says he is recusing himself from voting on any appointment of an interim sheriff if the “For Recall” side wins the election on April 11th. Gilman says while there is no conflict of interest present which precludes him from participating in the appointment process, he hopes recusal will provide reassurance…… MORE
