Lyon County Sheriff’s Office has identified a man found dead Wednesday afternoon in a field between Interstate 80 and Main Street in Fernley. The man had no property on him and no identification, and a public call went out asking for information. Though the man has been identified, the name has not been released pending…… MORE
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Paddle Found as Grim Search for Missing Teenager Continues
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office says a paddle has been found as part of the search for a 17-year-old boy missing since Sunday. The paddle was found by search crews this morning. No other sign of Sunni Decarrillo has been found since he was reported missing March 17. Friends and family of Decarrillo gathered at…… MORE
No Pot Lounges in Vegas…Yet
The issue will reportedly be back in May, but for now Las Vegas City Council has rejected a measure that would have allowed licensed marijuana retail stores and dispensaries to apply to open marijuana lounges. The businesses would let customers use marijuana in a public, social environment, like a bar. The problem in Nevada for…… MORE
National Security Forum’s Conference Held in Reno This Week
The National Security Forum’s conference was held this week in Reno, with a look at how renewable resources and updates to infrastructure can help eliminate threats to the grid from Russia, China, and other countries.… MORE
RTC Looking For Your Input About South Meadows Improvements
The Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County is conducting the “South Meadows Multimodal Transportation Study,” and they’re hosting a meeting to get input on improvements you’d like to see if you walk, drive, or ride your bike.… MORE
Reno Officer Released From The Hospital After Altercation With Suspect
The officer injured Wednesday morning during an altercation with a suspect has been released from the hospital. The officer suffered multiple head injuries. The suspect in the case remains hospitalized as a result of being shot by the officer. An employee at the McDonald’s says the suspect had been known to hang out in the…… MORE
Bill Introduced in The Legislature Would Shut Down Nevada’s Brother Businesses
A bill that would shut down rural Nevada’s legal brothel businesses has been introduced by GOP State Senator Joe Hardy. He says brothels have no place in Nevada, and called brothels an abusive business. Previous challenges to brothels have been rejected by voters. Sex workers say they don’t need protection and will fight the bill,…… MORE
Body Found in Lyon County
Lyon County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a body was found Wednesday afternoon in a field between Interstate 80 and Main Street in Fernley. The body was found in a field behind the Jackson’s Food Store at 210 U.S. 40. The man had no property or identification. He’s described as black and in his 30s…… MORE
Governor Pleased With Latest Nevada Job Numbers
Governor Steve Sisolak hailed the latest Nevada jobs report that showed the unemployment rate declining to 4.3%. Nevada has the fastest growing private sector in the nation and the Governor says, “Nevada’s economy remains encouraging as small business employment reaches a new record high.” The Department of Employment and Training reports, initial claims for unemployment…… MORE
Hazmat Situation Turns Out to be a False Alarm
Emergency crews went to a possible Hazmat situation at the Silver Legacy. But it was not a Hazmat situation. Turns out the material that was feared to possibly be toxic was likely degraded paper. The call came in around 1:30 p.m., Thursday. Reno Fire Battalion Chief Mark Winkelman says four people were exposed to a…… MORE
