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Northern Nevada local news

Latest Voter Registration Numbers Released by The Nevada Secretary of State

Nevada Secretary of State Barbara Cegavske reports an increase of 5,446 active registered voters statewide during the month of July when compared to June. Democratic Party active registered voters statewide increased by 2,057, and Republican Party active registered voters statewide increased by 1,610. Nonpartisan active registered voters increased by 1,678 Of the 1,467,279 active registered…MORE

Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Looking For Some Vandals

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying whoever is involved in destruction of property. Three metal water troughs 1.5 miles into the Pine Nuts near Fish Springs in Gardnerville intended for wild horses were damaged on private property. Someone stared shooting at the troughs sometime between July 29th and…MORE

Cortez Masto Blasts Wells Fargo For Reno Layoffs, Foreign Outsourcing of Their Jobs

Senator Catherine Cortez Masto is blasting Wells Fargo CEO and President Timothy J. Sloan, over the layoffs of 340 employees from Wells Fargo’s Reno call center. Several reports have noted that while Wells Fargo is laying off thousands of workers across the U.S., the company is also preparing to hire thousands of workers for call…MORE

Well Fargo Will Pay Huge Fine For Problem Mortgages

Wells Fargo has agreed to pay a more than 2 billion dollar fine for issuing mortgage loans it knew contained incorrect income information. The Justice Department says this activity contributed to the financial crisis. Alex Tse, acting US Attorney for the Northern District of California says the agreement holds Wells Fargo responsible for originating and…MORE

The Perry Fire Has Burned Over 47,000 Acres, Suspect Arrested

The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a suspect for starting the Perry Fire burning near Pyramid Lake. 34-year-old David Radonski was charged with two counts of first degree arson and 41 counts of third degree arson. He may face additional charges. Officials say the investigation is ongoing and is a joint effort with the…MORE

Whaleback Fire Has Now Burned More Than 16,000 Acres

The Whaleback Fire has burned more than 16,000 acres or more than 25 square miles. The cause of the fire remains unknown, but fire crews have established 32 percent containment around the burn area. Mandatory evacuations are still in place for the community of Spalding, the Gallatin Marina, Ronald McDonald House and the Merrill, Christie,…MORE

Reno Police Arrest Hit & Run Suspect

Reno Police have arrested a woman for a hit-and-run that left a man critically injured Tuesday morning. Police say the man was crossing South Virginia near Gentry, not in a crosswalk, shortly before 5AM when he was hit by a driver. That driver then fled the scene. Police estimate it was several minutes before anyone…MORE

Humane Society Investigating Horse Abuse Case

The Humane Society of the United States is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible for an attack on horses at the Big Pine Saddle Club. In early July, the Inyo County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of a truck…MORE

Washoe County Man Sentenced to Over a Hundred Years in Prison

A Washoe County man has been sentenced to 105 years in prison for child sexual assault and lewdness. The sentence follows a guilty verdict handed down last May. 44-year-old Mario Antonio Lemus was convicted on three counts of Sexual Assault of a Child Under 14 Years of Age and one count of Lewdness with a…MORE