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Conservative Group Files Suit Looking to Block Nevada’s Red Flag Gun Law

A nonprofit conservative group filed a lawsuit looking to block the implementation of Nevada’s “red flag law” before it goes into effect sometime next year reports the Nevada Independent. The nonprofit filing the lawsuit claims that the law, which allows law enforcement and family members to petition a court to temporarily seize a person’s guns…MORE

Coyotes Reported in Spanish Springs, Cold Springs

Cold Springs, Spanish Springs and Sparks residents say they’re having problems with coyotes in their neighborhoods. There are reports that that 2 larger dogs have been killed and smaller dogs were taken by the coyotes while their owners were with them. The Nevada Department of Wildlife reminds you that if you encounter a coyote to…MORE

Enjoy Christmas on the Comstock Saturday in Virginia City

Virginia City is inviting you up for “Christmas on the Comstock” this Saturday, and they’ve got a fun way to see the sights this holiday season. It’s called “Believe Again,” and you trade your shopping and attraction receipts in when you’re done for the day. Virginia City’s Deny Dotson talks about what you get back.…MORE

Reno Kidnapping Suspect Arrested in Colorado

A suspect in a Reno kidnapping, robbery and extortion case Nov. 8 was arrested Thursday in Loveland, Colorado. The Loveland Police Department special weapons and tactics team arrested 31-year-old William Allen Peacock without incident. Reno police arrested 23-year-old Ciara Lynn Miller, and 43-year-old Saul Zelaznog on kidnapping, false imprisonment and robbery charges after a family…MORE

Carson City Sheriff’s Office Looking For Missing Man

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is trying to locate 74-year-old James Tickner. Deputies say Tickner was last seen Saturday morning, November 30th near his home on Pine Lane in Carson City. He was reported missing on December 3, by his roommate. The sheriff’s office say Tickner does not have a vehicle and is known to…MORE

City of Reno Hosting The Reno Winter Light Festival

The City of Reno is getting into the holiday spirit this year by hosting its inaugural Reno Winter Light Festival from December 7th through the 14th. On Saturday, there’s a Holiday Market on the City Plaza, from noon to 7 p.m with crafts, food and beverage vendors. And, you can visit with Santa from 3…MORE

Tahoe Fund is Asking For Your Input

The Tahoe Fund wants to fund new projects for 2020, and they’re taking submissions now on great ideas that can improve lake clarity, expand outdoor recreation opportunities, reduce wildfire risk, and promote healthier forests.MORE

BLM, Dept of Ag Studying New Fertility Control Drug For Wild Horses

The Bureau of Land Management is collaborating with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s National Wildlife Research Center to study a new fertility control drug that could be used on wild horses in Nevada, and they’re looking for public comments on the idea through the 19th.MORE

Reno Police Looking For Missing Woman

The Reno Police Department is asking for the public’s help to find a missing women who hasn’t been heard from since Wednesday morning. 83 year old Erna Douglas was last seen driving away from her home near Cashill Blvd at 1015am in a 1998 plum colored Saturn 4 door sedan, Nv license plate 426MTZ. The…MORE

Former Nevada Governor Endorsing Joe Biden For President

Richard Bryan, a former U.S. senator and Nevada governor, said Wednesday that he’s endorsing Joe Biden for president in 2020. Bryan, who was in the U.S. Senate from 1989 to 2001, said he got to know Biden well while serving with him in Washington when Biden was a senator from Delaware. The former governor said…MORE