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Lyon is One of The Fastest Growing Counties in The Country

Lyon is the fastest growing county in Nevada and one of the fastest growing in the nation, according to U.S. Census Bureau figures. The county that stretches from Fernley in the north to the California border at its south end grew by 3.5 percent from 2017 to 2018. Washoe County grew by 1.8 percent in…MORE

Nevada DMV Adds Gender Neutral Option

Nevada has joined a growing number of states allowing residents to choose gender “X” on their state-issued driver’s license or identification card, in addition to the “M” and “F.” DMV implemented the option in a years-long effort to modernize policies toward trans gender residents and those who don’t identify with either sex. Last year, the…MORE

Convicted Killer Dies in Northern Nevada Correctional Center

A Reno man sentenced to life for murdering a man in 1994 has died while serving his sentence. 64-year-old Robert Buff died in the Hospice Unit of Northern Nevada Correctional Center in Carson City.  Buff and Louis Pacheco robbed and killed John Coleman in Reno during an argument about the merits of Caucasians versus Native…MORE

Governor Signs Bill Increasing Nevada’s Renewable Energy Standards

Governor Steve Sisolak was joined by the bills author, Senator Chris Brooks and other supporters, as he signed Senate Bill 358, which increases Nevada’s renewable portfolio standard to 50 percent by 2030. The Governor calls it an important step toward a cleaner more sustainable future. Doug Cannon, NV Energy president and CEO says his company…MORE

“Premeditated” Bear Poaching Leads to Felony Convictions

A year-long investigation into the illegal poaching of a black bear in the Pinenut Mountains near Dayton, has resulted in felony convictions for three men. Daniel Rubio, Elisio Rubio Sr., and Elisio Rubio Jr., all of Dayton, were convicted of killing a big game animal without a tag, a category E felony. The three were…MORE

Community Policing Forum This Week in Washoe County

The 2019 Symposium on Community and Policing is coming up this Thursday inside Washoe County Chambers. The annual meeting brings local law enforcement together with the public in a forum setting to discuss issues in our community, and this year their focusing on Immigration and Hate Crimes. They also have a room for open discussions,…MORE

Sparks Police Looking For Armed Suspect, Release Photo of Known Associate

Sparks Police is asking for the public’s help after responding to a report of a man with a handgun Saturday night. Officers were called to the area of Sullivan and I Street at around 9pm. The area was investigated, but they were unable to locate the suspect and believe he had fled the area. A…MORE