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
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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
Vitalent in Urgent Need of Blood Donations, Taking Donations at TMCC & UNR
Vitalent is extremely low on blood donations, so they’re at a number of locations this month including Truckee Meadows Community College Monday and Tuesday, and they’ll be at the University of Nevada, Reno Thursday.… 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
Rescue Crews Pull Man From The Truckee River
Reno Police Department and Reno Fire responded to a report of a body in the Truckee River Sunday. It happened where Kuenzli and the River meet near Brodhead park. Reno fire says the man was found in the river face dow. They attempted to resuscitate him before taking him to the hospital, but say they…… MORE
Reno SWAT Responds to Standoff on Carlin Street
The Reno Police Department says two men have been arrested following an hours long standoff on Sunday. Officers first responded to the area to follow up on a home burglary that was reported on West 6th street. Police found the suspects in an apartment complex on Carlin St. near Stoker Ave and the SWAT team…… MORE
Mormon Temple in Salt Lake City to Close For Renovations
The magnificent Mormon Temple in Salt Lake City is closing for renovations, expected to take four years. Church officials also say they are keeping a careful eye on construction plans after a devastating fire this week at Notre Dame cathedral in Paris. Church President Russell M. Nelson says the Salt Lake Temple will close Dec.…… MORE
