A new Nevada poll by Monmouth University says a majority of the state’s voters view Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton unfavorably. Trump at 55% and Clinton at 54%. But the poll shows Trump is leading Clinton 44 percent to 42 percent, with libertarian Gary Johnson with 8 percent.… MORE
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House Fire Displaces Sparks Family
A family of five has been displaced after a fire started in the garage of their home. The fire broke out just before 9 o’clock last night on the 1800-block of Fieldcrest Drive in Sparks. One was person was treated on scene by REMSA paramedics. The cause of the fire is under investigation.… MORE
Man Stabbed at Paradise Park
One man was stabbed after an altercation last night in Paradise Park. Police responded just before 11:30pm and found a 30 year old man with non life-threatening injuries. Police are still looking for the other man. He is described as in his early 20’s, wearing blue jeans and a sweatshirt. The race of the suspect…… MORE
Man Pulls Knife at South Reno Walmart
Reno Police have released surveillance footage of a man who walked into the Wal-Mart store on Kietzke Lane in south Reno, and left the store with merchandise. When confronted by the staff he pulled out a knife and ran out of the store. He is described as white, in his 20s, approximately 5’5” tall and…… MORE
‘State of The County’ is Mostly Positive
Washoe County Manager John Slaughter’s “State of the County” address was a pretty positive one, but he cautions there are still challenges, and they are taking a conservative and careful approach to the budget. Washoe County’s general fund spending will grow only one percent this next fiscal year, reflecting that conservative approach, and the county…… MORE
Search Continues For Dason Valdez
Two children involved in an Amber Alert in Douglas County are safe, but police are still looking for the non-custodial parents who took them from their grandmothers house. Dason Valdez is accused of battering his mother and taking the children, the day after he lost custody to his parents. he allegedly battered his mother and…… MORE
“NRA Nevadans For Freedom” Launch TV Ads
“NRA Nevadans for Freedom,” launched its first television ad this week against the Question 1 gun control ballot initiative. The ad will run in Reno and Las Vegas. It’s called “Stand With Law Enforcement,” and features Attorney General Adam Laxalt alongside Carson City sheriff Ken Furlong, Washoe County Chuck Allen, and Storey County Sheriff Gerald…… MORE
Road Closures South of Gold Hill
NDOT is warning drivers, a section of State Route 342 south of Gold Hill will temporarily close Sept. 15 and 16 for final roadway surfacing and striping, as the last component of a Comstock Mining project which realigned the road last year. Through traffic will be detoured to State Route 341, commonly known as the truck…… MORE
Sparks PD Looking For Robbery Suspect
Sparks Police are looking for the suspect in an alleged robbery. It happened around 1 p.m. Tuesday on South 21st St. The victim told police she was parked in the area having lunch when the suspect approached and demanded money. The suspect is described as a white male between 20-25 years old, with a medium…… MORE
Russians Tampering With U.S. Elections?
Senator Harry Reid points to hacking incidents that forced a shutdown of the voter registration system in Illinois, that lasted a week. Arizona was also reportedly targeted. Reid says he believes Russian intelligence agents are trying to manipulate the system, by targeting voter registration records in several states. Kyle Thomas, director of voting and registration…… MORE
