The 20th annual Nevada Law Enforcement Officers Memorial was held at the state capital, in honor of 130 Nevada Peace Officers who has given their lives in the line of duty. The memorial was preceded by a relay, with officers from 50 agencies, handing off batons between Las Vegas and Carson City. The most recent…… MORE
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Marijuana Sales Expected This Summer
Nevada remains on track for a July 1st start date for sales of recreational marijuana. The state Department of Taxation has created a temporary “Early Start” licensing plan and expects to finalize it next week. Applications from licensed medical marijuana dispensaries are due by the end of the month. While the plan is for a…… MORE
Mosquito Season is Here, Keep Yourself Protected
Thanks to all the water everywhere, we’re in store for an extreme mosquito season. Emergency management teams across Nevada are warning residents to get ready for the nasty critters by removing any standing water from you property as soon as possible. Not only do they leave a bite, with the itchy side effects, but they’re…… MORE
Insulin Bill Passes Out of Committee With Some Changes
A weakened bill that seeks to control the high cost of insulin passed out of committee. Senate Bill 265 passed the Senate Health and Human Services Committee by a vote of 4-1. Over the weekend Senator Yvanna Cancela, the bill’s sponsor; learned a provision forcing drug makers to give rebates to diabetics or their insurance…… MORE
Counterfeiting Couple Arrested in Carson City
A Carson City man and woman have been arrested on counterfeiting charges following a five month investigation by the US Secret Service and the Carson City Sheriff’s Office. Melanie Lynn Taylor and Paul Kenneth Mattheson were indicted by a federal grand jury late last March for manufacturing, passing, possessing and conspiracy to make and pass…… MORE
Victim in Reno Shooting Dies From His Injuries
Reno Police say the man shot in broad daylight at Hubbard and Wrondel Way yesterday in Reno has died from his injuries. He has been identified as 24 year old Hugo Lozano-Back Jr. Police say Lozano-Back Jr. was shot multiple times around 4:30 yesterday afternoon and was unresponsive when officers arrived. He was transported to…… MORE
One Person Injured in Fernley Robbery, Suspects Being Sought
One person was shot during an armed robbery last night at the Wigwam Restaurant in Fernley. According to authorities, the suspects walked into the restaurant around 10:30 and demanded cash. It is not known if the person shot was a patron of the restaurant or an employee. The suspects are described as two men wearing dark…… MORE
Garage Fire Blamed on Battery Charger
North Lyon County Fire Protection District responded to a house fire in Fernley last night. A person was working on their van when a battery charger caught fire. Firefighters were able to knock it down in about 15 minutes. The fire was contained to the garage, and there were no injuries reported.… MORE
Reno Muni Court Adds Some Conveniences
Reno’s Municipal Court has launched two technology features designed to improve service. The first gives customers the ability to request new court dates online, helping reduce long lines and minimize trips to the courthouse. On the court’s website, “renomunicipalcourt.com,” defendants can simply click “Request New Court Date” to complete the online form and electronically submit…… MORE
Ammo Shortage Over?
The ammo shortage that once confronted gun owners is a distant memory. Ammunition sales have slumped since the election of President Trump. Cabela’s says quarterly same-store sales were down 9% compared with a year ago, dragged down in part by guns and ammo.… MORE
