42 year old Hector Manuel Padilla of Reno, was sentenced to 53 years in Prison in Washoe County District Court, on one count of First Degree Murder with the Use of a Deadly Weapon. Padilla pleaded guilty in April and was sentenced to 50 years in prison for the murder charge and a consecutive 3…… MORE
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Two More Suspects Confess to Stealing $38,000 in Ski Vouchers
Two more suspects in the ski voucher theft case at Heavenly Mountain Resort have confessed to the crime this week. 22 year old Tim Jacobsen from Minden had already changed his plea last week, and Monday, 26 year old Angelo R. Bozin from South Lake Tahoe and 21 year old Mark E. Graham from Gardnerville…… MORE
Casino Owner Looking For a New Home For “Vegas Vickie”
The famous neon cowgirl in downtown Las Vegas has been taken down as part of the construction of a planned casino-resort. After more than two decades on Fremont Street, “Vegas Vickie” was dismantled. Casino owner Derek Stevens says his company is looking for a home for the sign. It was created in 1980 and originally…… MORE
Arson May be to Blame For Fire at Natchez Elementary School
Fire officials believe arson is to blame for a fire last night at Natchez Elementary School in Wadsworth. Officials say someone set fire to a portable toilet which then spread to an awning. The fire was reported at about 9:38 p.m. Crews extinguished the fire and reported no major damage.… MORE
Crews Stop Progress on Brush Fire East of Sparks
Forward progress has been stopped on a brush fire that broke out east of Sparks last night. According to Truckee Meadows Fire, 3 acres were burned just off eastbound I-80 near the Patrick exit. TMFPD were assisted by volunteers at the Silver Lake Station and Storey County Fire. The cause of the fire is under…… MORE
Governor Signs Bills Focused on Law Enforcement and First Responders
Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval signed six bills into law Wednesday. One bill strengthens penalties for those who commit crimes against law enforcement and against first responders like firefighters, adding a potential sentence of one to 20 years. Another bill signed yesterday establishes a sentencing commission to “reduce recidivism and promote education, vocational training, and rehabilitation…… MORE
Reno Arsonist Arrested After Being Caught in the Act
The Reno Fire Department responded Wednesday afternoon at 2:20 p.m. to a brush fire at Wells Avenue and Kuenzli Street which was intentionally set. 2 RFD Structure Engines and 2 Brush Engines contained the fire within twelve minutes to approximately one-third of an acre behind a commercial structure and storage lot at 30 South Wells.…… MORE
Reno Approves Recreational Pot Licenses
The Reno City Council has approved temporary licensing for four medical marijuana facilities in the city, to begin recreational sales July 1st. They say the licenses will be reviewed in less than a year. Michael Chaump is the Business License Manager for the city, he says the medical dispensaries have followed all the rules. The…… MORE
Firefighters Knock Out Blaze on Peavine MT
A fire that broke out about noon June 14 in the Red Rock area, near Seneca Drive has been contained by Truckee Meadows firefighters at just about one acre. The Washoe County Sheriffs Office suspects the blaze was started by target shooters. No structures were threatened, no injuries were reported.… MORE
Liquor Blocking Marijuana in Nevada
A group of independent liquor wholesalers say the marijuana law passed by voters makes it clear they’re the only ones who can retail it. State lawyers tried to persuade a Carson City judge to dismiss the lawsuit and allow existing medical marijuana dispensaries to serve as their own middlemen in recreational sales. The judge refused,…… MORE
