(Las Vegas, NV) — A former Nevada Democratic official convicted of killing a journalist will spend at least 28 years in prison. Former Clark County Public Administrator Robert Telles was found guilty in August for the murder of Las Vegas Review-Journal reporter Jeff German over articles about him. A jury sentenced him to life in…… MORE
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SJSU Volleyball Player Shows Support For Univ of Nevada Athletes Amid Transgender Controversy
(Reno, NV) — A San Jose State University women’s volleyball player is showing support for University of Nevada, Reno athletes who voted to forfeit their upcoming match against her team. San Jose State’s Brooke Slusser is one of 19 athletes who have sued the NCAA over its gender identity policies. In the lawsuit, Slusser says…… MORE
First Lady Jill Biden Visits Reno, Carson City
(Reno, NV) — First Lady Jill Biden was back in Northern Nevada on Sunday. She campaigned for Vice President Kamala Harris in Carson City and at the National Automobile Museum in Reno. Biden told supporters Harris will lower prices and fight back against greedy corporations and price gouging. The first lady will continue campaigning on…… MORE
Suspect in Deadly Sparks Double Stabbing is a Minor
(Sparks, NV) — The suspect accused of stabbing two women in Sparks last week, killing one, is a minor. That’s the latest report from the Sparks Police Department, following a stabbing at a home last Thursday afternoon. The first stabbing victim was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The second stabbing victim was rushed to a hospital,…… MORE
Trump to Speak in Reno Friday
(Reno, NV) — Former President Donald Trump will visit Reno on Friday, October 11th for a campaign rally. The event is expected to happen at the Grand Sierra Resort. Door will open at 1:30pm, with the former president expected to start speaking around 5:30pm. Free tickets are available by heading to donaldjtrump.com and clicking on…… MORE
Washoe County’s Violent Crime, Property Crime Statistics Outpacing Rest of Nation
(Reno, NV) — The violent crime and property crime rates in Washoe County are again outpacing the rest of the nation. That’s according to recently released FBI national crime statistics from 2023. Last year, the U.S. averaged 364 violent crimes per capita. Washoe County averaged 499 violent crimes per capita. Washoe County’s violent crime rate…… MORE
Construction of RNO Airport Loop Road Complete
(Reno, NV) — Construction of the new loop road at Reno-Tahoe International Airport is complete. The loop road, which is 18-hundred linear feet long, has smoother asphalt, elevated crosswalks and new canopies to protect travelers from the sun, rain and snow. The loop road is the second project to be completed in the airport’s expansion.…… MORE
Washoe County’s Interim Registrar of Voters Takes Leave of Absence
(Reno, NV) — Washoe County’s interim registrar of voters Cari-Ann Burgess is taking a leave of absence just 40 days before the November 5th general election. A statement released by the county on Wednesday says Burgess was dealing with stress-related health issues. She will use the leave of absence to focus on “self-care.” It’s unclear…… MORE
Sparks Shooting Turns Deadly
(Sparks, NV) — One has died from a shooting that happened in Sparks Wednesday. Police there say around 4:20pm, they received a 9-1-1 call from someone who said his co-worker had been shot inside an apartment off E Street and 18th Street. The victim had been shot multiple times and was pronounced dead at the…… MORE
Homeless Man Found Dead During Routine Bed Check
(Reno, NV) — An investigation is underway after a man was found dead during a routine bed check at a homeless shelter in Reno. The discovery was made Tuesday, at Reno’s CARES campus. On Wednesday, the man was identified as 53-year-old Michael Dick. The cause and manner of death have not been determined.… MORE
