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
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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
Woman Jumps From Car to Escape Phony UBER Driver
Las Vegas Metro Police are looking into a woman’s claim that she was robbed by a fake Uber driver. KTNV-TV reports Elizabeth Martha Suarez ordered an Uber early Friday July 13th. Suarez says she got into the car matching the description of the ride she ordered at the pick-up area at Park MGM Las Vegas.…… MORE
Creepy Criminal Tried to Infect Metro Cop With Hep C
A man is facing charges after spitting into the mouth of a Las Vegas Metro Police Officer, telling her “Hope you enjoy the hepatitis C.” He faces up to ten years in prison for that attack, after he was arrested on a warrant this month. 36 year old Kenneth Watts Jr, does have the disease.…… MORE
New Stores Close To Opening in Sparks Galleria
If you’ve been waiting for the opening of the new Marshalls-HomeGoods combo store in Spanish Springs at the Sparks Galleria, it’s getting closer. The store is set to open the morning of August 9th. The combo store will have two separate entrances, but one checkout. The operators plan to create 250 full and part time…… MORE
Crews Knock Down Multiple Fires Around The Region
Reno Fire Department crews knocked down a brush fire in a field along South Virginia Street between Tamarack Junction and the Summit mall Wednesday morning. Fire crews say the fire was power line-related, but no specific cause has been determined. Power was out to about 200 NV Energy customers for a short time. No structures…… MORE
