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Feds Say Nevada Misappropriated Crime Assistance Funds

Nevada’s Department of Health and Human Services misappropriated or failed to adequately justify millions of dollars in federal crime victim assistance grants from 2012-16. This according to the U.S. Justice Department. An audit looked at $45.6 million in grants awarded to Nevada over the four years, to distribute to rape treatment centers, domestic violence shelters,…MORE

Councilwoman, State Senator Agree, Pot Revenue Should go to Schools

Las Vegas City Council member Lois Tarkanian opposed legal marijuana, State Senator Tick Segerblom was its biggest cheerleader. Both are now on the same side when it comes to legal marijuana tax revenues. They say it needs to go to schools. Both advocated pulling the revenue out of the state’s “Rainy day” fund and send…MORE

Nevada Job Growth Remained Strong for February

Job growth remained strong throughout the Silver State in February, with employment increases in Reno, Carson City, Storey County, and Las Vegas, according to by the state’s Department of Employment and Training. The February economic report says growth was distributed throughout the state. Las Vegas added more than 26 thousand jobs over the past year…MORE

State of Nevada Nominated for “Employer Support” By Air Guard

Every year the U.S. Defense Department honors employers for the support of the guard and reserve. It’s the Defense Employer Support Freedom Award. The 30 finalists nationally this year include, the State of Nevada. The state was nominated by the Air National Guard. The award recognizes employers who follow all the rules, and support their…MORE

KOH’s Dave Preston Wins Honor From American Academy of Chefs

KOH’s own “Guru of the Goodlife,” Weekend Magazine Host Dave Preston is adding another honor to his mantle. Dave has been chosen for induction as an honorary fellow, of the American Academy of Chefs. He’s been invited to be inducted in New Orleans this summer, where he will be presented with a medal recognizing his…MORE

She Didn’t Get the Credit Card, Now She’s Getting the Bills

Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Detectives are asking for the public’s help with identifying the suspect in a credit card fraud investigation. In early January a Cold Springs area resident contacted the Sheriff’s Office to report that she had ordered a Home Depot credit card in December of 2017. She never got the card. But she…MORE

Reno Police Looking For Robbery Suspect

Reno Police are looking for the suspect who robbed a clerk at the 7-Eleven near the corner of Keystone Avenue and University Terrace Monday. It happened just before 3:00am. The victim says a man walked into the store, pointed a gun and demanded money. She says he fired a single shot into the ceiling, then…MORE

Have You Seen This Man? The FBI is Looking For Him

The FBI is asking for the public’s help finding a homeless man with ties to the Reno area, who is believed to have made about 1,000 calls to FBI offices, some of which allegedly included death threats.  The U.S. government has a warrant for the arrest of Shawn Frederick Weatherhead on charges of interstate communication…MORE

“Spontaneous Combustion” to Blame For Lockwood Landfill Fire

Looks like “spontaneous combustion” is to blame for a fire at the Lockwood Landfill . Storey County crews battled the ten thousand square foot fire for about 4 hours Sunday, with help from Truckee Meadows and Sparks Fire Departments. Storey County Manager Pat Whitten says the fire was not in danger of spreading outside the…MORE