A proposed development that would bring 4,700 housing units to southeast Reno, is one step closer to reality after the Reno Planning Commission approved both the master plan and zoning map amendment. California developer, Newport Pacific Land Company, wants to build single family homes and multi-family units within 15 years near the Southeast Connector. Opponents of…… MORE
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City of Reno Cracking Down on Illegal Street Racing
The City of Reno is getting serious about street racing. It endangers the people involved, and puts innocent people at risk. One proposal would confiscate and crush the cars of illegal racers.… MORE
19 Year Old Reno Man Sentenced to Life in Prison
19 year old Jacob James Poochigian of Reno has been sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 29 years. Poochigian was sentenced for Sexual Assault, Kidnapping, Robbery with Use of a Deadly Weapon, Battery with Intent to Commit Sexual Assault, and Coercion. He was also sentenced on a related case to…… MORE
DUI Driver Faces a Possible 40 Years in Prison
A woman who admitted she was drunk when she went across the centerline into an oncoming car on Highway 50 near Lake Tahoe, is facing up to 40 years in prison. 40 year old Kimberly Ann Davis of Carson City pleaded guilty to causing death and substantial bodily hard while DUI. A passenger in her…… MORE
Two Teens Arrested For Weekend Shooting
Two teenagers have been arrested for a shooting at a weekend party. 19-year-old Alexzamir Hernandez-Mendoza is charged with attempted murder, battery with a deadly weapon, assault with a deadly weapon, discharging a gun in an occupied structure, and burglary while in possession of a gun. 18-year-old Joshua Watson is charged with four counts of assault…… MORE
Governor Sandoval Will Lead Oct. 1 Memorial Committee
Gov. Brian Sandoval will lead the committee creating a memorial to the victims of the Oct. 1 attack on the Las Vegas Strip. The Governor says he’s humbled and honored to accept this role, adding ” I will never forget the events of 1 October and I feel privileged to be asked to lead this…… MORE
Senator Dean Heller Meets With Trump’s Supreme Court Pick
After a brief meeting Thursday with President Trump’s nominee for the Supreme Court, Sen. Dean Heller announced support for Judge Brett Kavanaugh. Heller says he has “no reservations” in confidently supporting Kavanaugh’s confirmation. Democrats say Judge Kavanaugh’s record on reviving Yucca Mountain should have merited at least some questions.… MORE
Sparks Police Searching For “Lewd” Suspect
Sparks Police are looking for a man who broke into a woman’s home and committed a “lewd act.” About 3:30AM July 16, the woman woke up with the man in her northwest Sparks home, acting “inappropriately.” He ran off. The woman says he is a Hispanic man in his 20s, about 5’6″ with a mustache,…… MORE
Passenger Killed in Plane Crash Near Truckee Identified
The Washoe County Medical Examiner’s Office has released the name of a passenger killed in the crash of a small plane near Truckee Tuesday morning. 55-year-old Peter Jackson of West Hollywood, California died of multiple blunt force injuries. The pilot, who also died, was 60-year-old Kenneth Whittall-Scherfee of Carmichael, California. He also owned the plane.…… MORE
Horse Owners Urged Not to Take Chances
As horse owners travel to equine events and rodeos with their animals, the Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA) is reminding owners to exercise caution, and use best biosecurity practices to minimize risk of spreading disease. Biosecurity means doing everything possible to reduce chances of an infectious disease being transferred by people, animals, equipment or vehicles.…… MORE
