Another Tesla whistle blower is out with allegations against the company. The latest is that workers at the Northern Nevada battery factory had connections to a Mexican drug trafficking ring. Former internal security employee Karl Hansen also claims Tesla retaliated against Gigafactory workers who reported illegal activities, hacked into employees’ electronic devices, and ignored the…… MORE
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Nevada Office of Traffic Safety Wants Red Light Cams
The state’s Office of Traffic Safety is requesting a bill draft, asking the Nevada legislature to get behind, “Red light cameras,” to catch red light runners. If that bill gains passage is would overturn a state law already in place that prohibits law enforcement from using cameras to crack down on traffic violations.… MORE
Pricey Mansion Sells on Tahoe’s West Shore
$10 million dollars is the price tag for the mansion just sold on Lake Tahoe’s west shore. The home was originally owned by the Bert C. Scott family, co-founder of the Hall-Scott Engine Company which started in 2010. The mansion was built before World War 11, and features six bedrooms on 1.7 acres. with 160…… MORE
Dennis Hof Going to Fed Court in Fight With Nye County
Dennis Hof is taking his battle with Nye County to federal court, to try to reopen a brothel ordered closed by county officials August 7th. The county will “vigorously” defend the decision. The commission revoked Hof’s business license and liquor license, and insist he was late in paying his annual fees. Hof says his payment…… MORE
One Person Injured in Hit & Run Crash on South Virginia Street
Reno Police are looking for a driver involved in a hit-and-run last night. It happened around 9:30 p.m. in front of the Vagabond Inn on South Virginia Street. Police say the driver of a red sedan hit a motorcyclist and then fled the scene. Police say the motorcyclist was alert and conscious when they arrived.…… MORE
Reno Police Investigating String of Arson Fires Along The Fourth Street Corridor
The Reno Fire Department is investigating a string of fires started along the Fourth Street corridor last night. Three of the fires were starting in trash bins, the first being reported just after 5:30 on the 400 block of Spokane Street. The next was on East Fourth, then a fire on Lake, and another on…… MORE
Reno Police Investigating Pedestrian Versus Vehicle Crash at Sixth & Lake
One person was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries after a vehicle vs pedestrian accident last night in downtown Reno. The accident happened about 9:55 p.m. at Sixth Street and Lake Street, Reno police closed eastbound Sixth Street from Lake Street to Center Street for almost an hour. Police said the driver was…… MORE
Lyon County Crews Knock Down Lightning Sparked Wildfire
North Lyon County crews knocked down a wildfire about about half way between Fernley and Silver Springs. The fire, burned less than an acre and was in a remote area, so no structures were threatened. The fire is believed to have been started by lightning.… MORE
Pedestrian Recovering in The Hospital After Being Hit by Taxi Cab
Reno Police say a pedestrian is recovering in the hospital from minor injuries after being hit by a car last night. Police responded to reports of a vehicle versus pedestrian crash on Kietzke Lane near Plumb Lane, just after 11:30 p.m. They say the victim was pushing a shopping cart full of personal items in…… MORE
CDC Reporting Measles in Multiple States Including Nevada
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say 107 people from 21 states, including Nevada, have reported contracting the measles. … MORE
