Southern California law enforcement have arrested a man suspected of tying up a man in his South Lake Tahoe apartment, stabbing him, and stealing his car last Wednesday. 30 year old Alberto Ochoa, who’s also a south shore resident, was found in San Bernardino County after South Lake Tahoe Police piecing together clues in the…… MORE
The Future of The Millennium Scholarship in Question
If you’ve got kids in high school, keep an eye on the Millennium Scholarship program. It might be going under. Grant Hewitt, Chief of Staff for the state treasurer, told the Assembly Ways & Means committee that without additional funding, there won’t be any money for Millennium Scholarships after 2018. About $15 million in tobacco…… MORE
City of Sparks Wants You to Hang on to Those Sandbags
The City of Sparks is asking businesses and residences to keep their sandbags for the foreseeable future, even though the great weather makes flooding a faint memory. Assistant City Manager Neil Krutz, says the high level of snowmelt is still a cause for concern. Businesses and residents should to continue to monitor the news and…… MORE
One Month Old Boy Killed in Las Vegas Shooting
North Las Vegas police are investigating the shooting death of a one-month-old boy and wounding of a 22-year-old man in suburban Las Vegas. Police say the infant and the man were both struck by gunfire Saturday night. The two were riding in a car with a 19-year-old woman driver, a four-year-old boy and a two-year-old…… MORE
Lawmakers Will Consider Private Prison Bill
Nevada lawmakers will hear a bill this week that would prohibit state and local government agencies from incarcerating Nevada offenders in privately operated prisons. No private prisons currently exist in Nevada, but the bill would affect a handful of the 13,300 prisoners overseen by the state because 46 of them are currently in private prisons…… MORE
Children Safe, Amber Alert Canceled
Two girls reported taken Friday in Plumas County north of Quincy have been found, the Plumas County Sheriff’s Office said. The AMBER Alert has been canceled.… MORE
Nevada Democrats Pull Their Sanctuary Bill
Nevada Democrats’ bill to make Nevada a sanctuary state is dead. Law enforcement opposed SB 223, and Senate Majority Leader Aaron Ford, who had been a primary co-sponsor, decided to pull the bill. Republican critics like Sen. Minority Leader Michael Roberson, R-Henderson, said the bill under consideration was “the most recklessly irresponsible piece of legislation” he…… MORE
Prepare For Some Potential Traffic Delays Near Spooner Junction
The Nevada Department of Transportation wants drivers to prepare for some potential tie ups near Spooner junction in south Carson starting today, as workers begin construction to connect US 50 and South Carson Street. Traffic will likely be reduced to one lane periodically, causing delays, and the dedicated right turn lane heading to Spooner Summit…… MORE
Hearing to Discuss Bill That Would Restrict Development Around Conservation Areas
A rare Las Vegas based hearing is scheduled today on a bill that would restrict development around National Conservation and Recreation Areas in Nevada. AB 277 is a reaction to Clark County’s approval of a large housing development overlooking Red Rock Canyon. 50 thousand people signed petitions against the development. The developer says concerns about…… MORE
Minimum Wage Will Remain Unchanged From Last Year
The Office of the Labor Commissioner has released the annual bulletins for Nevada’s minimum wage and daily overtime requirements that will take effect July 1st. The rates for the upcoming year will remain unchanged from last year. The minimum wage for employees who are offered qualified health benefits from their employers will remain at $7.25…… MORE
