A second Nevada court has denied an appeal from convicted murderer and death row inmate James Biela. Biela was convicted in the January 2008 kidnapping and murder of college student Brianna Denison. Biela abducted her as she slept on a friend’s couch near the University of Nevada campus. Her body was found in a south…… MORE
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Plan for Some Reno Area Road Closures
The Keystone Avenue interchange with Interstate 80 will be CLOSED April 26th through the 29th as part of an N-DOT project to resurface and enhance the interstate. Between 9 p.m. Friday, through Monday, at 5 a.m., Keystone Avenue will be closed between Seventh and Fifth streets. All I-80 ramps to and from Keystone Avenue will…… MORE
Nevada Volunteers Will Help Transfer Decades of Military Records to Digital
The Nevada Department of Veterans Services, in partnership with the Nevada State Library, Archives and Public Records, will be training volunteers to scan decades old military discharge records into Nevada’s Veterans Information System or electronic database. The work will place discharge information, currently on paper documents, into the electronic database making it easier for veterans…… MORE
Washoe County School District Board of Trustees Looking at a Pay Increase For Teachers
The Washoe County School District Board of Trustees is supportive of a proposed 3 percent pay increase for teachers pushed by Governor Steve Sisolak, but it’s going require another look or two at the budget.… MORE
Neon is Now Nevada’s Official State Element
Silver was designated Nevada’s official state metal in 1977. As of Monday, we now have an official state element.… MORE
Strip Clubs on The Agenda Today at The Reno City Council
Regulations for strip clubs are on the Reno City Council agenda Wednesday. Some of the proposals include barring alcohol sales at clubs in redevelopment zones, regulating signage, and forcing clubs considered improperly zoned out of downtown into industrial areas. Separate rooms for private “Lap Dances” could be banned, and the minimum age for dancers could…… MORE
Reno Man Arrested For Attempted Murder After Domestic Dispute
Reno Police have arrested a man for attempted murder as part of a domestic dispute. 24-year-old Ivan Biondi is charged with attempted murder, domestic battery by strangulation and false imprisonment. Detectives are not revealing information about who the victim is or that person’s condition, but police say the apparent intent was to kill the victim.…… MORE
Brothel Owners Concerned About Workers, As Opponent Seeks Names
Mustang Ranch operators are concerned about a public records request placed with several counties for information about every independent contractor working in area brothels over the last ten years. This records request was made by anti-brothel activist Jason Guinasso and, if granted, would release the legal names, dates of employment, and the name of the…… MORE
Few Marijuana Problems for Law Enforcement During “420” Weekend
You may have heard about the stepped up marijuana enforcement during the so called “4-20″ weekend.” Reno Police made six arrests during that special enforcement, that happened during what many call the unofficial celebration of marijuana. Only two of the arrests were specifically related to marijuana. 66 stops were made and 31 citations given during…… MORE
State of Nevada Prepares to Sue Opioid Manufacturers
The Nevada Attorney General’s Office and the State have entered into contract negotiations with the Nevada-based law office of Eglet Prince, to address Nevada’s opioid epidemic. Outside counsel will be retained to assist in the investigation and litigation of the manufacture, distribution, marketing and sale of opioids that have caused or contributed to Nevada’s opioid…… MORE
