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Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk: Lyon County

Lyon County law enforcement officials are “huddling up” with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for a special “Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk” reminder to urge football fans across the nation not to drop the ball on this issue. In all states, drivers are considered alcohol-impaired if they have a blood alcohol concentration of…MORE

Another Car Versus Horse Collision in Dayton

The Nevada Highway Patrol says a driver who hit and killed a wild horse this morning (Feb 2) displayed no signs of impairment. The driver of a Chevy Tahoe hit the horse about 4:22AM at US 50 and Bryce Street in Dayton. No one in the SUV was seriously hurt; the horse was dead by…MORE

“Mathletes” Ready to do Battle Saturday at UNR

Middle school “Mathletes” from Northern Nevada schools will compete in local contests of the MATHCOUNTS® Competition Series Saturday at the University of Nevada. The competition has been organized by the Society of Women Engineers – Sierra Nevada Section. A total of 10 schools and 86 students will compete. Teachers and students have been preparing for…MORE

Heller Gets Concessions From Equifax for Veterans

Following requests by Senators Dean Heller and Joe Donnelly of Indiana, Equifax has gone live with a website with tools specifically for servicemembers who may have been impacted by the recent data breach at the company. The Senators requested specific measures to ensure the financial security of the roughly 1.3 million active-duty U.S. military personnel,…MORE

RPD: Suspect Fired First at Sparks Officers

Reno Police say a man shot and killed by Sparks Police had fired a shot at police after a chase and traffic stop. Their investigation indicates 27-year-old Humberto Vera-Munoz got out of his car armed with a handgun and fired a shot at one of the officers. The officers returned fire, hitting Vera-Munoz, who went…MORE

Rep Jacky Rosen, “Most Bipartisan” Freshman Lawmaker

A new report by Quorum Analytics ranked Congresswoman Jacky Rosen as one of the most bipartisan freshmen members of the House of Representatives in the 115th Congress. According to the report, 41 percent of the legislation Rosen has co-sponsored was introduced by a Republican, making her the fifth-most bipartisan freshman member in the House. Every…MORE

RFD Knocks Out 7th Street Fire

Reno Fire Department put out a fire in the 400 block of East Seventh Street last night (2/1). They responded around 9:30pm on a smoke check as there was significant smoke in the area. The fire was discovered in a home with no people inside. However a cat was found dead in one of the…MORE

Dems Still Lead Reps in Nevada Voter Registration

Nevada Secretary of State Barbara Cegavske reports an increase of 6,861 active registered voters statewide during the month of January, compared to December. The total number of active registered voters in Nevada is 1,468,671, an increase of 0.47%. Democratic Party active registered voters statewide increased by 1,863 and Republican Party active registered voters statewide increased…MORE

N-Dot Carson City Work Begins Monday

Monday N-Dot will begin preliminary utility work as part of an upcoming project to install a traffic signal on U.S. 395 at Airport Road, and improve other highway intersections in the Carson Valley. No lanes will be closed, but roadway shoulder closures will take place on southbound U.S. 395 between Stephanie Way and Airport Road…MORE

The Good Guys Come Through Again at Washoe County Sheriffs Office

Washoe County Sheriff’s Office staff donated more than four thousand dollars to the Northern Nevada Chapter of “Concerns of Police Survivors,” following the third month of the Sheriff’s five-month “no shave” charitable campaign. Sheriff Chuck Allen and members of the Sheriff’s Office staff presented $4,450 to Northern Nevada C.O.P.S.’s Board President Jennifer Grant-Blount and Treasurer…MORE