Gaming revenue in the state was up 1.3 percent in 2016, compared with the previous year. The Nevada Gaming Control Board says the state’s casinos won about $11.3 billion during the last calendar year. Las Vegas Strip casinos totaled about $6.3 billion in 2016, an increase of less than 1 percent compared with 2015. Reno…… MORE
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Washoe Valley Man Convicted After Fatal Crash
A Washoe Valley man has been convicted in a 2015 crash that killed his wife. 62-year-old Murphy Williams’ blood alcohol level was determined to be “Point-267” after the crash. He was found guilty of one count of DUI Resulting in Death. Williams drunk driving ended in a rollover crash last June, when he ran a…… MORE
Refugees Headed to NV Have Flights Cancelled
At least four refugees who had been approved for settlement and due to arrive in the Las Vegas area in the coming weeks have had their flights canceled in the wake of President Trump’s freeze on the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program. Statewide refugee coordinator Carissa Lopez-Ramirez told the Las Vegas Review-Journal nine refuges from six…… MORE
Shots Fired Near Wells Avenue
Police responded to a report of shots fired last night near Wells Avenue and 9th Street. When they arrived around 9 o’clock they only found shell casings. The incident remains under investigation.… MORE
Police Arrest Reno Man For Kidnapping
Sparks Police have arrested a man they say held his ex-girlfriend and her child against their will while traveling on Interstate 80 at speeds of 100 miles per hour. Police say Anthony Vaile was also threatening to kill his ex and her 17-month-old child. The victim was able to get out of the car when…… MORE
Argument Leads to Stabbing in Sparks
Police have arrested four people in connection with a stabbing in Sparks. It happened just after 11:30 last night at a home in the 1800 block of Frazer Avenue. When officers arrived on scene they found two people with stab wounds. The investigation revealed that an argument that started at a home in the 200…… MORE
Casino Mogul Excluded From Raiders Deal
Casino mogul Sheldon Adelson has pulled out of a plan to build a $1.9 billion domed stadium for the NFL’s Oakland Raiders to move to Las Vegas. In a statement yesterday, Adelson declared that he had been excluded from talks before the team sent a lease proposal last week to the public board that will…… MORE
Fire Crews Knock Down House Fire
Crews with the Reno Fire Department knocked down a house fire this morning at a home on Spring Drive in Reno. Officials say the person who lives there got out safely. The cause of the fire, which started in the back bedroom, is unknown at this time.… MORE
Police Looking For Rail City Robbery Suspect
Police in Sparks say they’re searching for a suspect who robbed a Rail City sports book and pushed an employee to the ground. Police responded to the Rail City Casino around 2:15 p.m. Saturday. When officers arrived, they learned the suspect jumped over the counter at the sports book, pushed the employee to the ground,…… MORE
Robbery at Family Dollar Store in Sparks
Sparks police are looking for a suspect they say robbed the Family Dollar store on Prater Way last night. Officials say the suspect walked into the store just before 9 o’clock and demanded money from an employee. The suspect told the employee that he had a gun, but kept his hand inside his pants during…… MORE
