The Clark County Commission has voted unanimously to drop “McCarran” from it’s airport, and re-name it for former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, the longtime Nevada Senator.… MORE
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Suspect Breaks Into Little Girls Bedroom in Carson City
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is asking for help from the community to identify the person responsible for the attempted sexual assault of a minor. Investigators say around 5:40 a.m. on Monday, an 11-year old girl woke up to a man kneeling next to her bed, touching her. The suspect reportedly ran from the apartment…… MORE
Lyon County Sheriff’s Office Looking For Burglary Suspect
The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help identifying a man in connection with stalking and burglary attempts. The suspect was captured on home surveillance. The sheriff’s office posted an image of him on social media. Officials say there have been several reports of stalking and burglary involving the man on the…… MORE
Bill Would Shift Nevada to a Presidential Primary State
A bill introduced Monday in the Nevada Legislature would make the Silver State a Presidential Primary state. Assembly Bill 126 shifts Nevada from a caucus system and establishes requirements and procedures for conducting a presidential preference primary election. Assemblyman Jason Frierson, Assemblywoman Teresa Benitez-Thompson, and Assemblywoman Brittney Miller are all sponsors. The legislation includes ten…… MORE
Police Identify Victim in Sparks Shooting
Police are investigating after a 25-year-old man was found shot Sunday in Sparks. Officers responded to 1855 El Rancho Drive around 7:30 p.m. Sunday after several callers reported hearing an argument and gunshots. Police found Vintell Johnson with gunshot wounds. Officers started life-saving measures until medics arrived. Johnson was then taken to hospital where he…… MORE
Dispute Between Neighbors Turns Deadly
One person is dead after a dispute between neighbors led to a shootout in east Reno. Police responded to a report of multiple shots fired on the 4500 block of Mira Loma Drive around 8:30 last night. Officers say two neighbors got into a fight and began shooting at each other. One of them was…… MORE
Sun Valley Man Arrested For Allegedly Abusing His Girlfriend
A Sun Valley man is behind bars in Washoe County for allegedly abusing his girlfriend over an extended period of time. Washoe County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested 22-year-old Imann Natt-Singh on Thursday. Deputies were called to a local hospital shortly after midnight on February 11. Investigators say the woman they spoke with had injuries consistent…… MORE
Nevada Paid $9 Billion in Unemployment Benefits in 2020
Nevada paid $9 billion in unemployment benefits in 2020, that’s about 50 percent more than in the 12 previous years combined. The agency told the Senate Commerce and Labor Committee they also blocked $2 billion in attempted fraud and recovering $100 million in wrongfully paid claims. The Division of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation says business…… MORE
The Governor Announces an Easing of Some Restrictions
Governor Steve Sisolak announced a timeline for reopening , including easing current restrictions. Starting Monday the first round of capacity limits will be lifted for certain businesses based on risk. Restaurants and bars can increase their capacity from 25% to 35% or 100 people, whichever is less. Other businesses where capacity limits will be lifted…… MORE
Sparks Fire Department to Distribute Vaccines Starting Feb 22
Beginning Monday, February 22, the Sparks Fire Department will be holding vaccination clinics for Washoe County seniors aged 70 and older. The clinics are anticipated to be held on Mondays and/or Wednesdays from 8 am to 1 pm with signups beginning on Monday, February 15.… MORE
