Another one of those “WalletHub.com” report cards has low marks for Nevada. The state was ranked 41st in the country for the “Best Place to Raise a Family.” They ranked on issues of Family Fun, Health and Safety, Education and other criteria. New Mexico was worse, coming in at 50th, Massachusetts was ranked number one.…… MORE
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Bundy Case Dropped, Prosecutor Misconduct Cited
Criminal charges have been dropped against rancher Cliven Bundy and two of his sons, who were accused of leading an armed rebellion against federal officials. Federal Judge Gloria Navarro says prosecutors acted with disregard to the constitutional rights of the Bundy’s and Montana Militia Leader Ryan Payne. prosecutors allegedly failed to turn over evidence to…… MORE
Former State Employees Accused of Stealing From N_DOT
Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt announced seven arrests on 21 felony charges in a tire theft ring. According to the complaint, during his employment at the Department of Transportation, Anthony Canada, David Dinicola and others used State of Nevada credit cards to make illegal purchases of new tires. Then the now former employees of the…… MORE
Judge Rules Against “Sanctuary City” Initiative
First Judicial District Court Judge James Russell, ruled Friday morning that the “Prevent Sanctuary Cities” petition language was “excessively broad and general” and would confuse voters. The ACLU of Nevada challenged the initiative petition in the fall, arguing the language was misleading to voters because it did not describe any actual effects this anti-immigrant policy…… MORE
Nevada Political Leaders Reacting to Possible Marijuana Crackdown
Governor Brian Sandoval issued a statement saying, since Nevada voters approved the legalization of recreational marijuana in 2016, he has called for a well-regulated, restricted and respected industry. He says Nevada’s marijuana industry is a model for other states. The Governor says he and his staff and will review the memo released Thursday by Jeff…… MORE
Sprouts Farmers Market to Open New Location in Sparks
Reno got one last year, and now Sparks is getting one too. Sprouts Farmers Market is opening up this year at 1-25 Disc Drive, near Pyramid, and will be the second Sprouts in Northern Nevada. It’s unknown when the new grocery store will open, but when it does, they’ll hire over 100 people to staff…… MORE
Lyon County Commissioners Approve New Animal Services Offices
The Lyon County Board of Commissioners has approved amending the plans for building new Animal Services Offices to include more kennels. The Animal Shelter currently provides services for all of Lyon County expect the City of Yerington which operates their own facility. Lyon County Manager Jeff Page says it’s a design-build project, and should go…… MORE
Some Nevadans May Be Eligible For a Payout After Settlement
About 1,000 Nevadans may be eligible for payments of several hundred dollars each, under a $45 million nationwide settlement involving a New Jersey-based mortgage lender. Attorney General Adam Laxalt says the state also gets $390,000 for joining 49 other states and the District of Columbia in the case against PHH Mortgage Corp. Federal prosecutors alleged…… MORE
California Robbery Suspect Arrested by Washoe County Deputies
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man wanted for assaulting a robbery victim in Shasta County last Saturday. The Shasta County Sheriff’s Office said the charges against 31-year old Adrian Miles Bolayog include torture, kidnap for ransom, robbery, battery and elder abuse. In the Saturday robbery in Lakehead, Calif., two suspects were arrested after…… MORE
Reno Police Officer Injured in Midtown Crash
Police closed South Virginia Street in the Midtown area between California Avenue and St. Lawrence after a crash yesterday afternoon. According to investigators a Reno Police motorcycle officer was hit by the driver of an SUV around 2. Police say the officer will be okay, though he was taken to a hospital; the SUV driver…… MORE
