Nevada has its first ever African-American assembly speaker. He is Jason Frierson, a democrat from District 8 in Las Vegas. Frierson calls it an historic moment that sends a message that Nevada embraces all who are committed to serving. Both the Senate and the Assembly are led by black lawmakers.… MORE
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Nevada Ranks High in Home Break-ins
Nevada ranks ahead of only the states of New Mexico and Mississippi when it comes to home break-ins. With more than 773 burglaries per 100 thousand residents, Nevada has more than three times the number of break-ins the best state, New York, has per capita. The statistics are from the FBI.… MORE
Well Owners Hold Demonstration
People who own wells demonstrated before the Nevada Legislature convened, to protest proposed measures to regulate domestic wells that will be considered during the session. One measure would give the state engineer authority to limit domestic well use to a half-acre foot, instead of the two-acre feet under existing law, in distressed groundwater basins. Some…… MORE
Fernley Man Sentenced After Chase
A Fernley man has been sentenced to at least 56 months in prison, after leading deputies on a chase, then tried to ram them with his car. 39-year-old Jeremy Random was sentenced for “Eluding,” Assault on a Police Officer with a Deadly Weapon, and Assault with a Deadly Weapon. The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office says…… MORE
Pedestrian Injured in Downtown Crash
Reno Police Department responded to a vehicle versus pedestrian crash on West 4th street. Police say it happened just before 2:30 this morning in front of the Gold Dust West Casino. The pedestrian was transported to the hospital with minor injuries. Alcohol does not seem to be a factor.… MORE
Two Killed in DUI Crash
Sparks Police have confirmed that two people were killed in a suspected drunk driving crash early Sunday morning. A large four-door truck was driving west on Greenbrae at a high rate of speed when it ran through the stop sign at Rock Boulevard, hitting a small two-door sedan. A 28-year-old woman, identified as the driver…… MORE
Body Found on Hiking Trail in Reno
Authorities are investigating the death of a man whose body was found near a hiking trail in Reno. Deputies responded Sunday to a report of a body in the area of Keystone Canyon Trail. Washoe County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Bob Harmon says there were no signs of foul play, but an investigation into the man’s…… MORE
Group Gathers to Protest Trump Nominee
A group called “Indivisible Reno” gathered in downtown Reno Sunday to protest President Trump’s pick to run the Department of Education. The group held a rally in front of the federal building yesterday trying to get the attention of Senator Dean Heller, urging him to vote against nominee Betsy DeVos.… MORE
West Makes a Plea Deal
Richard West the 2nd, has made a plea deal, that will drop most of the charges against him, in connection with an illegal prescription drug distribution ring. West is pleading guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance, and 12 other charges will be dropped. West could face 20 years at sentencing,…… MORE
Reno Firefighters Will Open Session
The state of Nevada’s 79th Legislative Session convenes Monday with the presentation of the colors by the Reno Fire Department in the Assembly Chambers at 11 a.m. Presenting the colors on behalf of the Reno Fire Department will be Captain Ron Lenon, Firefighter Robert Feemster, Firefighter Dave Galleron and Firefighter Ben Rupert. Ben Rupert was…… MORE
