Sen. Dean Heller has distanced himself from President Trump over DACA, saying protections for undocumented immigrants brought to the United States as children, should stay in place. Heller says he is pushing for real immigration reform, adding “Let’s help and support these individuals and find a pathway they can become United States citizens if that’s…… MORE
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Sparks Police Arrest Sexual Assault Suspect
Sparks Police Department has made an arrest after receiving reports of sexual offenses involving a minor. 33 year old Enrique Guerrero-Amaya, of Washoe County resident was identified as the suspect. Sparks Police Detectives arrested Guerrero-Amaya and served two search warrants at two separate residences. Enrique Guerrero-Amaya was charged with seven counts of Sexual Assault with…… MORE
State Treasurer Dan Schwartz Makes it Official
State Treasurer Dan Schwartz made it official, he’s running for the republican nomination for Governor, throwing a wrench into the anointment by national republicans of Attorney General Adam Laxalt. A June poll showed Schwartz four points behind Laxalt, who is yet to announce. Schwartz calls Laxalt “Alt Right” and too focused on national controversies than…… MORE
Gardnerville Man Pleads Guilty to Sexual Exploitation of a Minor
A Gardnerville man has pleaded guilty to child sexual exploitation. 26-year-old Stephan DeGraffenreid pleaded guilty to one count of sexual exploitation of a minor and two counts of attempted sexual exploitation. DeGraffenreid faces a mandatory minimum penalty of 15 years in prison for each charge at sentencing in November. Police found child pornography on an…… MORE
Grand Sierra Resort Named ‘Best Overall Gaming Resort’ by Casino Player Magazine
Casino Player Magazine announced today that Grand Sierra Resort and Casino was awarded a total of 20 Best of Gaming awards. Northern Nevada’s premier resort and casino earned first place wins in the magazine’s most prestigious categories for ‘Best Overall Gaming Resort,’ ‘Best Hotel’ and ‘Best Casino,’ awards that the casino has won for several…… MORE
Sparks Police Looking For Two Robbery Suspects
Sparks Police are searching for two men in connection with an armed robbery that happened just before 2 a.m. Tuesday. Officers responded to reports of screaming and a man being chased in the area of Merchant Street and Sullivan Lane, near Oddie Boulevard. Police found a 32-year-old man beaten and robbed. The victim told officers…… MORE
School District Superintendent Releases Statement Following Trump’s DACA Announcement
Washoe County School District and the WCSD Board of Trustees are reaffirming a commitment to supporting all students regardless of their immigration status. No student or family will ever be asked to provide information about immigration status, nor will any such information ever be gathered or shared by the District. Superintendent Traci Davis says DACA…… MORE
Man in Wheelchair Injured in Hit & Run Accident
A wheelchair-bound man is recovering from minor injuries after being hit shortly before 8 o’clock last night in the area of Wells Avenue and Mill Street. The driver of an SUV immediately left the scene after the accident. Police have not released a description.… MORE
Habitual Criminals Face the Hammer in Washoe County
The Washoe County District Attorney’s Office says a man has been sentenced to two concurrent 25-year prison terms for obtaining money by false pretenses. The sentence ensures he will serve a minimum of ten years in prison before being eligible for parole. 56-year-old Bobby Lloyd Mann pleaded guilty to two counts of Obtaining Money by…… MORE
Gov Sandoval Supports DACA, Breaks With Trump
Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval says Nevada is a state that is proud of its dynamic and diverse immigrant communities. He supports DACA and says he was proud to sign into law legislation that allowed DACA recipients to become licensed teachers in our schools and provide a path for them to earn a driver’s license which…… MORE
