Washoe School District Trustees reaffirmed the boards opposition to proposals to arm teachers and other school staffers. The resolution they adopted calls on state and federal authorities to provide funding for school districts for more school police officers, counselors, psychologists, social workers, firearm safety education programs, and security features in school buildings. WCSD says its…… MORE
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Carson City Sheriff’s Office Looking For a Missing Inmate
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is searching for an inmate who ran from the Carson City Jail. It happened around 5:58 a.m. Tuesday. Deputies say Michael Anthony Bass was working with the Culinary Kitchen at the jail. Bass was stacking pallets in the loading dock when he ran over a fence. The prison was immediately…… MORE
Smith, Bybee Winners in Sparks Mayor and Council Races
With longtime Mayor Geno Martini stepping aside in Sparks, the man he supports for Mayor will apparently take over. Councilmember Ron Smith cruised to an easy victory over three challengers, winning more than 50% support. Incumbent Councilmember Charlene Bybee also topped the field with well over 50% of the vote.… MORE
Laxalt Cruises to GOP Nomination for Governor
Adam Laxalt has won a landslide victory in the Republican primary for Nevada Governor. Laxalt won by a wide margin, far outpacing the other seven candidates in the field. He says the work is only just beginning. He’s pledging as Governor, he’ll improve education, create a more prosperous state, and protect Nevadans. Laxalt enters the…… MORE
Shots Fired During Attempted Vehicle Burglary in Carson City
Washoe County Deputies are investigating a report of shots fired in the air during an attempted vehicle burglary around 3:45 this morning on Timberwolf Dr. near Cliff View Dr. in Mogul. No injuries reported. The search is on for two male suspects in a green Subaru. If you have any information please contact the Washoe…… MORE
Nevada Voters Head to The Poll For The June 12 Primary
Nevada voters will head to the polls today for primary elections. And voter advocates are working to encourage voting across all communities and age groups. Only 37 percent of 18- to-24-year-olds in Nevada turned out to vote in the 2016 presidential elections, compared with 71 percent of adults 65 and older, according to census data.… MORE
Fire Crews Investigating House Fire in The North Valleys
Fire crews are investigating the cause of a house fire in the north valleys area. The fire broke out around 12:45 a.m. on Mohawk Lane and Osceola Court. Fire officials say no injuries were reported, but there are dogs that are unaccounted for. The house is considered a total loss.… MORE
Powerline Fire Fully Contained South of Lockwood
The Powerline Fire southwest of Lockwood is now fully contained after burning 57 acres. Crews are still on scene mopping up hot spots. The fire was first reported Sunday evening, and burned in light sagebrush and grass. No structures were threatened, no injuries reported and no roads closed. The cause remains under investigation.… MORE
Two Carson City Men Face Serious Drug Charges
Two men are facing several drug-related charges following their arrest in Carson City Monday. Deputies pulled over 23-year-old Joel Rodriguez in the downtown area for a moving violation. During the traffic stop, deputies found nearly seven pounds of marijuana and $3,600 in cash, and arrested Rodriguez. Deputies executed a search warrant for an apartment in…… MORE
Governor Sandoval Signs Letter Asking For More Federal Support in Opioid Crisis
Gov. Brian Sandoval is one of four bipartisan governors who signed a letter asking for federal support for state- and local-level initiatives to address the nationwide opioid crisis. In the letter addressed to theHouse Speaker and House Minority Leader, the governors express support for nine health care-related bills introduced in the House, including the “Preventing…… MORE
