(Sparks, NV) — A woman accused of assaulting a cashier at a Taco Bell restaurant in Sparks is facing a misdemeanor battery charge. Police say the woman was identified and arrested on Sunday. Her identity has not yet been released to the public. Sparks police say the woman threatened and hit the fast-food worker on…… MORE
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Replacement of Arlington Street Bridges Starts in 1 Week
(Reno, NV) — A project to replace the nearly century-old Arlington Street Bridges in Downtown Reno starts in one week. The bridges span over the Truckee River at Wingfield Park. Work is scheduled to start on May 5th and last through the summer of 2026. It is expected to impact foot traffic and customer access…… MORE
Possible FedEx Plane Engine Fire Under Investigation
(Reno, NV) — Authorities at Reno-Tahoe International Airport are investigating a possible engine fire on a FedEx cargo plane. The incident happened shortly after ten o’clock Thursday night. The pilots reported a possible fire in the right engine before takeoff. Firefighters responded and found no active fire. The plane then returned to the gate for…… MORE
Winter Weather Advisory Issued For Greater Lake Tahoe Area
(Incline Village, NV) — The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for the greater Lake Tahoe area. It will be in place from five p.m. today to eleven a.m. on Sunday. During that time, three to six inches of snow could fall in areas above seven-thousand feet. The highest peaks could get…… MORE
Nevada Among States Suing Trump Administration Over Tariffs
(Carson City, NV) — Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford has joined attorneys general from other states in suing the Trump administration over the President’s steep, wide-ranging tariffs. Ford calls Trump’s tariffs a monumental overstep that completely disrupts not only the global economy but also the day-to-day lives of Nevadans. The attorneys general are seeking a…… MORE
Several Bills Die on Major Deadline in NV Legislature
(Carson City, NV) — A handful of bills died this week on a major deadline in the Nevada legislature. The bills that failed to pass included a Republican-backed measure on property insurance for fires when the type of insurance is not already available. Another bill that died was a Democratic-supported proposal that would have blocked…… MORE
Nevada Step Closer to Banning Puppy Mills
(Carson City, NV) — A bill that would outlaw so-called puppy mills in Nevada has advanced a step closer to passage. The bill would prohibit pet stores from selling dogs and cats for profit. Supporters say it would also allow pet stores to work with local pet shelters or rescue agencies for adoption purposes. It…… MORE
Nevada Most Gambling Addicted State
(Reno, NV) — Nevada residents are the most gambling-addicted in the country. A new report by WalletHub compares all 50 states based on metrics like the number of casinos and adults with gambling disorders. Utah and Alaska are first and second for low gambling addiction, while South Dakota came in second for most addicted.… MORE
Washoe County School District Approves Funding For Body Cameras
(Reno, NV) — The Washoe County School District Board of Trustees is approving continued funding for body cameras for school police officers. The funding, approved Tuesday, secures another five-year deal between the WCSD and body camera manufacturer Axon. The contract is worth more than 189-thousand dollars. Washoe County school police officers have already been using…… MORE
New Details Released in Deadly Stabbing of Sparks High School Teacher
(Sparks, NV) — There are new details about the stabbing attack that claimed the life of a Sparks High School teacher last weekend. Fifty-two-year-old Carla Gonzales was stabbed to death and her son, 20-year-old Carson Gonzales, was arrested on suspicion of open murder with a deadly weapon and battery with a deadly weapon. The other…… MORE
