As Nevada prisons face rising overtime costs, they are changing some policies to save money. James Dzurenda, director of the Nevada Department of Corrections is dropping a policy that required two officers to accompany prisoners to the doctor — just that could save $3.5 million in six months. Costs for state correctional officers have jumped…… MORE
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Small Group Protests Joe Arpaio’s Douglas County Visit
More than 50 people protested former longtime Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio’s visit to Douglas County yesterday. Arpaio was the keynote speaker for annual Lincoln Reagan Dinner and fundraiser hosted by the Douglas County Republican Central Committee.… MORE
Woman Steals $4,000 Necklace From Sparks Pawn Shop
The Sparks Police Department is asking for the public’s help a suspect who who stole a $4,000 necklace from a pawn shop last Thursday. Police say the woman was looking at necklaces at Super Pawn in the 600 block of South Rock Boulevard near Glendale Avenue when she grabbed a necklace and ran out the…… MORE
Weather to Blame For Twelve Vehicle Crash on U.S. 395
Weather is to blame for a twelve-car crash on northbound U.S. 395 north of Parr Boulevard. The accident happened around 5:17 p.m. Sunday before the Panther Valley interchange. According to the Nevada Highway Patrol, the crash was due to slick roads from snowy weather. NHP says the crash took several hours to clear. No word…… MORE
Sparks Police Seeks Public’s Help Finding Burglary Suspects
The Sparks Police Department is asking the public to keep an eye out for two people involved in a burglary and fraud last month. Police say on Jan. 26, a male and a female attempted to use a stolen credit card at the CVS store at 680 North McCarran. The credit card was stole during…… MORE
Two Teenagers Killed in Stagecoach Crash
(KOH) – The Nevada Highway Patrol continues to investigate a crash that killed two people Thursday afternoon. The crash was reported just before 3pm in Stagecoach. The preliminary investigation indicates the driver of a Honda Civic coupe was headed south on Cheyenne Trail, towards US-50. The driver of a Ford F-350 pickup was headed west…… MORE
Fatal Crash on Steamboat Parkway Friday Morning
(KOH) – A Reno woman was killed in a crash just before 8 a.m. Friday in south Reno. Police say the driver of a Mini Cooper was trying to turn left from Brittany Meadows to go west onto Steamboat Parkway. She was hit by the driver of a Nissan pickup traveling east on Steamboat Parkway. The…… MORE
Sisolak Says Laxalt Should Give Back NRA Money, Check Backgrounds
Clark County Commissioner Steve Sisolak called on Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt to take action on gun safety, and return donations from the National Rifle Association. He says Laxalt has proven his allegiance to the NRA, speaking at their convention and winning its praise for his opposition to voter approved background checks in Nevada. Sisolak…… MORE
Animal Ark Plans a Special Weekend
You can enjoy Animal Ark residents in their winter coats. Enjoy watching animals play in their winter wonderland at 6,000 feet. Hours are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Animal Ark is located north of Reno on 38 acres and primarily features native North American predators, though a few exotic species have found…… MORE
Do Not Disturb Signs, Losing Some Meaning in Wake of Gun Violence
If you’re staying at a Caesers Entertainment property and you leave the “Do not distub” sign up too long, expect to be checked on. The company says they will check guest hotel rooms every 24 hours anyway., Caesars is adopting the new policy after a gunman fired on an outdoor concert from his Las Vegas…… MORE
