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Some Nevada Democrats Are Already Endorsing Jacky Rosen

As Congresswoman Dina Titus considers jumping into the U.S. Senate race to face Dean Heller, other Nevada Democrats are backing Jacky Rosen, a freshman congressman who has been in office for six months. Both Senator Catherine Cortez Masto and Congressman Ruben Kiheun have quickly endorsed Rosen the same day she made her announcement as a…MORE

Senator Heller Visits Reno For The Groundbreaking of New Pet Shelter

Senator Dean Heller attended the groundbreaking of Noah’s Animal House. It’s a full service pet shelter to assist animals from homes experiencing domestic violence, in Reno. Heller joined NAH founder Staci Alonso, Committee to Aid Abused Women, Executive Director Denise Yoxsimer, and Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve. According to the American Society for the Prevention of…MORE

Expect Travel Delays on I-80 East of Fernley Next Week

Single lane closures and minor travel delays will be in place on Interstate 80 east of Fernley beginning July 10 as the N-Dot repaves the interstate. Through early fall, drivers will see single lane closures and reduced work zone speed limits of 55 mph on both directions of I-80 from east of the Nevada Pacific…MORE

Convicted Child Molester Gets Three Consecutive Life Sentences

A Sparks man will serve at least 30 years in prison for committing lewd acts with a girl over a period of three years. 37 year old John H. Hartley, pleaded guilty to three counts of lewdness with a child younger than 14. Washoe District Court Judge Lynne Simons sentenced him to three consecutive life…MORE

District Attorney Determines Officer Involved Shooting Was Justified

Washoe County District Attorney Chris Hicks has determined a November 2015 shooting of a suspect by Reno Police officers was justified. Mathew Grows had shot and seriously wounded two neighbors, before the patrol officers were hailed at a 7-11 on East Grove Street, where a man suffered a gunshot wound. The man was able to…MORE

Some Local Hotels Offering Discounts to Those Displaced by Fire

Some local hotels are offering discounted room rates to people displaced by fire. The Peppermill Resort and Atlantis are offering $39 rates. Atlantis is also waiving its resort fee and accepting animals up to 30 pounds. Those affected by the fire may book at Atlantis by calling 800-723-6500 and mentioning code EVAC. In Sparks ,…MORE

Victims Identified in Fatal Crash on Kingsbury Grade

The Nevada Highway Patrol has released the names of two people killed in a head-on crash on Kingsbury Grade late Tuesday night. The investigation indicates the driver of a Scion XB was headed east down Kingsbury Grade and crossed over the double yellow line, hitting a westbound Ford F-150. The driver of the Scion, 52-year-old Thomas…MORE

Reno 1868 Player Comes Out of a Coma, Communicating

Reno 1868 soccer player Matheus Silva has come out of his coma, according to a report by CSN California. Silva was hospitalized Tuesday after nearly drowning at Zephyr Cove in Lake Tahoe. He was pulled from the water and resuscitated on-scene. He’s been in Renown ever since. He’s now breathing on his own and able…MORE

Marijuana Ruling Being Appealed to State High Court

The state Department of Taxation is appealing a ruling by a Carson City judge, that gave exclusive marijuana distribution rights to Nevada liquor distributors. Meanwhile some dispensaries are selling stockpiled product and facing shortages if distribution issues aren’t sorted out. The liquor distributors, who sued to try to delay the July 1st start of non…MORE

Two Men Wanted in Connection With Earthstone Fire

Sparks fire investigators are searching for two men seen leaving the scene of the Earthstone Fire, just before the fire was called in. One of the men was wearing a hat, and the pair were in a small blue or black two door vehicle. The fire started about 1:45pm Monday near Belmar Drive and Earthstone…MORE