(Reno, NV) — A man from Reno has been sentenced to 56 years in prison after being convicted of child sex trafficking and drug charges. Thirty-one-year-old Matthew Edwards was sentenced on Thursday, after pleading guilty in two cases involving child sex trafficking and selling drugs. He was first arrested in December of 2022, after starting…… MORE
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Tesla to Hire 1K+ Workers in Nevada For Semitruck Production
(Sparks, NV) — Tesla is planning to hire more than a thousand new workers in Nevada to build semitrucks. That is according to a report published in Business Insider this week. The electric vehicle maker is reportedly planning to begin production of the first units of its long-delayed semitrucks at the Gigafactory east of Sparks…… MORE
Harveys Lake Tahoe Changing its Name This Summer
(Stateline, NV) — Harveys Lake Tahoe in Stateline will be changing its name this summer. Starting on July 1st, it will be known as the Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe Hotel and Casino. The property will also undergo a 160-million-dollar renovation. Officials say it will include state-of-the-art upgrades, luxurious accommodations, and elevated dining and gaming. The…… MORE
Demolition of Former Reno Police Station Underway
(Reno, NV) — Demolition of the old Reno police station across from Greater Nevada Field is underway. The former station was replaced by the Reno Police Department’s new Public Safety Center. Demolition will likely take about two to three weeks. The new Reno Fire Department headquarters will be built on the site after demolition is…… MORE
Bear Captured at Apartment Complex in South Reno
(Reno, NV) — A bear that was captured at an apartment complex in south Reno is expected to be released into the mountains in west Reno today. Officials with the Nevada Department of Wildlife captured the bear on Tuesday, after recently reporting an increase in bear activity in residential areas. The bear, believed to be…… MORE
Top 2 Leaders of Nevada State Police Retire
(Carson City, NV) — The top two leaders of Nevada State Police are now retired. Both the chief and his second-in-command retired within the past few weeks. Colonel Patrick Conmay had 50 years of service in law enforcement. Lieutenant Colonel Martin Mleczko [[ muh-LES-koh ]] had more than 20 years of service in law enforcement.…… MORE
Man Arrested in Connection With 4 Fentanyl Overdose Deaths in South Lake Tahoe
(South Lake Tahoe, CA) — A man is behind bars in connection with the fentanyl overdoses that left four people dead at a home in South Lake Tahoe. On Monday, the FBI announced the arrest of 31-year-old Timothy Pannell. The South Lake Tahoe resident was arrested on a federal complaint for the alleged distribution of…… MORE
Lakeridge Golf Course Proposing Expansion Project With 100-Room Hotel
(Reno, NV) — The owners of the Lakeridge Golf Course in Reno are proposing a major expansion project. The Duncan Family, which owns the property, sent the project proposal to the Reno City Council on Monday. The plan calls for adding a 100-room hotel, villas, sports courts, a spa and other new amenities. T.J. Duncan,…… MORE
Woman Accused of Assaulting Taco Bell Cashier Arrested, Charged
(Sparks, NV) — A woman accused of assaulting a cashier at a Taco Bell restaurant in Sparks is facing a misdemeanor battery charge. Police say the woman was identified and arrested on Sunday. Her identity has not yet been released to the public. Sparks police say the woman threatened and hit the fast-food worker on…… MORE
Replacement of Arlington Street Bridges Starts in 1 Week
(Reno, NV) — A project to replace the nearly century-old Arlington Street Bridges in Downtown Reno starts in one week. The bridges span over the Truckee River at Wingfield Park. Work is scheduled to start on May 5th and last through the summer of 2026. It is expected to impact foot traffic and customer access…… MORE
