Two men are being held in Carson City in connection with a stabbing death in El Dorado County. The stabbing was reported on Pony Express Trail in Pollock Pines Tuesday afternoon. No information has been released about the victim or circumstances of the killing. 42-year-old Johnny Ring was identified early on as a person of…… MORE
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Phone Scammers Now Posing as Apple Employees
The Douglas County Sheriff’s is warning the public of two recent phone scams that have occurred in Douglas County. In one instance, a resident got a call from “Apple Computer” and was told their computer had been compromised. The caller ID also read “Apple Inc.” The scam caller claimed he’d be working on the computer…… MORE
More Renovations Coming to The Sparks Nugget
The Nugget Casino Resort in Sparks will soon begin the renovation and remodeling process of the Front Desk area beginning next month. This project is the next step in the ongoing rejuvenation of the property, purchased by Marnell Gamingin May 2016. The area will be updated with the same “modern lodge” theme utilized in the…… MORE
Green Party Supporter Indicted For Petition Fraud
Alleged fraud to gain ballot access by the “Green Party” has led to an indictment. 48 year old Patrick Duffy was indicted by a Clark County Grand Jury on 13 felony charges. Allegedly Duffy falsified the signatures of individuals on petitions to qualify the Nevada Green Party for general election ballot access in 2016, and…… MORE
Business Optimism in Nevada Growing, According to Nevada State Bank Survey
An annual survey of small business owners and managers throughout Nevada reveals record levels of confidence in the economy, with more than 87 percent of those surveyed believing Nevada’s economy is headed in the right direction. The by Applied Analysis was conducted during January on behalf of Nevada State Bank. To ensure it is statistically…… MORE
Banking Reform Passes Senate, Heller Provisions Approved
Senator Dean Heller applauded Senate’s passage of a bill called the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, which includes seven key provisions that Heller either authored or helped introduce. The bill “reforms” Dodd-Frank to modernize financial regulations. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto opposed the package saying it strips away important regulations that hold banks…… MORE
Carson City Sheriff Gives Fair Warning, Alcohol Compliance Test Coming
Carson City Sheriff’s Office wants you to know, they will conduct an alcohol compliance check Friday. Minor decoys will be sent into local businesses in Carson City that serve alcohol. The decoys will attempt to purchase alcohol, using their real identification. Our goal is to have 100 percent compliance and have no alcohol be sold…… MORE
Laxalt Brings Together Law Enforcement to Plan for School Safety
Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt hosted a summit that brought together members of law enforcement, educators, school administrators and security experts to discuss existing gaps and changes that can be implemented to ensure the safety of Nevada’s schools. The purpose was to examine Nevada’s laws, protocols and security measures for ensuring school safety and responding…… MORE
WCSD Cuts Ribbon on Tech Facilities at Sparks High Tonight
Tonight the ribbon will be cut on new facilities at Sparks High School. They’re holding the grand opening of the upgrade of the Advanced Manufacturing and Construction Tech Program. They call them state of the art facilities to prepare students for high demand, living wage careers in manufacturing and construction. Washoe County School District’s tag…… MORE
Save Wildcreek Files Lawsuit to Stop Construction of a New High School
The Save Wildcreek group has filed an injunction to stop construction of the high school planned at McCarrran and Sullivan.… MORE
