The state of Nevada is halting new drilling permits in the Reno area. There are fears that the only source of water for thousands of homes in Cold Springs may run dry. Nevada state engineer Tim Wilson says that the state is the driest and fastest growing in the nation and that we’re entering into…… MORE
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Las Vegas Pastor Facing Sexual Abuse Charges
A Las Vegas pastor has been arrested on accusations that he sexually assaulted a young child over the past several years. 44 year old Bramwell Retana was booked Friday at the Clark County Detention Center. The Las Vegas Sun reports, he faces one count each of sexual assault on a victim under 14, kidnapping with…… MORE
Three Influenza Related Deaths in Washoe County This Season
Washoe County has been experiencing influenza-like-illness above the regional and national baselines since early November, and the Washoe County Health District is urging residents to get a flu shot. As of Dec. 19, three influenza-associated deaths have been reported among Washoe County residents. These three deaths occurred among people less than 40 years of age.…… MORE
Don’t “Crowd The Plow” This Winter
CALTrans is asking the public to be extremely cautious when driving over the passes behind a snowplow on the road in their “Don’t Crowd the Plow” campaign.… MORE
Reno Police Arrest Six People During Pedestrian Safety Operation
In an effort to reduce pedestrian accidents, the Reno Police Department conducted a pedestrian safety operation Thursday, targeting both drivers and pedestrians. Police gave 71 citations, arrested six people and gave 68 warnings. They targeted areas that had concentrations of pedestrian-related accidents, including school zones Thursday afternoon and early evening.… MORE
Storey County Sheriff Found to Have Violated The Civil Rights of a Former Deputy
Storey County Sheriff Gerald Antinoro has been found to have violated the civil rights of former sheriff’s deputy Melanie Keener, a former deputy who will receive a quarter of a million dollar settlement, in a case against the sheriff. Keener accused Antinoro of sexual harassment for text messages and explicit conversations between the two on…… MORE
Man Wanted in Three States Arrested in Douglas County
Douglas County Sheriff’s deputies found a disabled motorcycle on State Route 88 near Centerville Lane. They then made contact with the rider, as 29-year-old Jesse Martinez. The motorcyle had been reported stolen in Reno this week. It was also determined Martinez was in possession of stolen property, from a residence in the 1000 block of…… MORE
Fourth Suspect in a Series of Robberies at UNR Arrested
The fourth suspect in a series of robberies in 2018, that targeted five young men near the University of Nevada is in custody. Reno Police say the three adults arrested in the Oct. 6, 2018, robberies are gang members. Five men were targeted near UNR when the suspects beat them, held them at gunpoint and…… MORE
Body Found in Carson City Identified by The Washoe County Coroner
The man whose body was found by a hiker near the Carson Tahoe Hospital Tuesday, has been identified by the Washoe County Coroner as 74 year old James Tickner, of Carson City. Tickner was reporting missing December 3rd, by his roommate. He was last seen November 30, near his home on Pine Lane. The cause…… MORE
Strippers Suing City of Reno for Millions
The strippers put out of work by Reno’s ban on those under 21 at local strip clubs are suing the city. The eight dancers, all over 18 but under 21 say the ban will cost them each $50,000 to $100,000 in lost earnings. The suit argues the city violated the law when it passed the…… MORE
