The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Fernley man yesterday on suspicion of battery with a deadly weapon and domestic battery after a standoff that prompted the lockdown of two Fernley schools. 24-year-old Jonathan Garcia surrendered to police after three hours of negotiation. The incident began about 8 a.m. Wednesday when deputies were called to…… MORE
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CAAW Warns of Door to Door Scam
The Committee to Aid Abused Women is warning the public about someone going door-to-door trying to collect money on its behalf. CAAW wants you to know they don’t do door-to-door fundraising.… MORE
Sandbags Available, Storms Coming
Due to very wet weather in the forecast the next few days, the Washoe County Community Services Department has set up several sandbag locations. Washoe County asks everybody to stay away from standing or moving water and do not try to pass over roads where you cannot see the pavement. They include Washoe County Operations…… MORE
WCSD Board Approves Superintendent Evaluation
The Washoe County School District Board of Trustees held a public performance evaluation of Superintendent Traci Davis Tuesday night. The evaluation highlighted her strengths and weaknesses from the 2015-2016 school year. The board acknowledged that graduation rates are up, and special education services are expanding. Overall, the superintendent is hopeful for the future. Davis says her…… MORE
Could Yucca Be Making a Comeback?
The Trump transition team has reportedly asked the Department of Energy about the possibility of restarting plans to build a nuclear repository at Yucca Mountain, about 100 miles outside Las Vegas. But conservation activists say Trump is unlikely to succeed. Matthew McKinzie, a senior scientist with the Natural Resources Defense Council, says supporters of Yucca…… MORE
Photos Released in Game Stop Robbery
Sparks Police have released new surveillance photos in their search for the suspect who robbed the clerk at a local video game store. Shortly before 9pm December 2nd, police say a man walked into the Game Stop on Disc Drive and robbed the clerk at gunpoint. The suspect is black, in his mid to late…… MORE
Positive Job Numbers in Nevada
Some great news on the Nevada job front. The Silver State is sixth in the nation for job growth, according to the state’s Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation. We’ve had a growth rate of 3.2 percent as of the second quarter of 2016. The only states where jobs are growing faster, are Utah, Idaho,…… MORE
Conservatives Fighting UNLV Sanctuary Status
Campus Conservatives at UNLV, are demanding President Len Jessup, drop plans to turn the campus into a “Sanctuary,” for illegal aliens. They’ve asked for a meeting to discuss the issue. The groups co-founder Jordan Escoto tells the Las Vegas Review Journal, UNLV shouldn’t be in the business of deciding how to apply the law, and…… MORE
Health Link Holding Open Enrollment Event
Nevada Health Link is inviting Nevada residents to “Get connected” during an enrollment event Thursday. It’s the last day to enroll in or change plans for new coverage to start January 1st. The event offers free healthcare coverage assistance provided by experienced licensed enrollment professionals. It’s noon to 7 p.m. at the Peppermill’s Sorrento Ballroom.…… MORE
California Man Killed in Avalanche Identified
The man who was killed in an avalanche at Mt Rose, is identified as 64 year old Thomas Barker, a medical doctor from Aptos, California.Search dogs led crews to the body buried in about ten feet of show Sunday afternoon.… MORE
