Dr. Robert Rand, the doctor at the center of an alleged illegal pill ring, is scheduled to enter a plea in federal court this afternoon. A federal investigation into a prescription drug-trafficking ring in Reno is the most extensive in the state to date. But U.S. Attorney Daniel Bogden says it’s just one in a…… MORE
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Republicans Oppose Background Check Initiative
The Nevada Republican Party made it official, they opposed to Question 1 on the ballot, the “Universal background check.” A delegate and member of Nevadans for State Gun Rights advocated for the inclusion of the resolution, which declares Question 1 to be “A dishonest, deceptive, and unacceptable infringement on the individual right to keep and…… MORE
Task Force Expected To Vote on Solar Grandfathering
Members of an energy task force committee focused on rooftop solar issues are expected to vote today on whether to recommend “grandfathering” for customers who were early-adopters. The policy would involve letting some customers go back to the more generous rate structure in place before the Public Utilities Commission updated it in December. Rooftop solar…… MORE
Alleged “Pill Mill” Doctor Back in Court Thursday
The doctor at the center of an alleged “Pill Mill” case, did not enter a plea in Reno federal court Monday. The case was continued on Thursday, at that point Dr. Robert Rand’s attorney John Arrascada, will try to get the doctor released on bail. Rand will be back in court about 2:30 Thursday. That…… MORE
Bling Out Your Backyard with KOH
Win Bling for your Backyard from News Talk 780 KOH with the News Maker Of The Day Contest! Your chance to win over $7,000 in Summer merchandise! From Czyz’s Appliance – 30″ Stainless Steel DCS Outdoor Grill From Nevada Backyard – Five Piece Outdoor Dining Group With Umbrella and Accessories From Coors Light – Custom Cooler…… MORE
Personal Information: Just Say No!
By Samantha Stone
When the retail cashier asks if I’m a discount club member, I say no. If you can afford to give me a discount, then just give it to me. Why do I have to turn over my email address and phone number, I ask. Even if I pay fifteen cents more for a bottle of nail polish remover, I will not turn over any personal information. Is it fair? No. Is it the right thing to do? Yes, it is.… MORE
Search Ends For Man Who Fell Into Truckee
There is still no sign of a man who reportedly fell into the Truckee River Saturday night. Reno and Sparks Fire along with the HASTY team and Reno PD all responded and spent several hours searching the river over the weekend. The search was called off Sunday morning around 9:30 am.… MORE
Nugget Deal Is Done
Marnell Gaming is officially the new owner of the Nugget Casino Resort in Sparks. The sale closed Friday. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Anthony Marnell III plans to spend $25 million dollars to renovate and improve the Nugget over the next 18-24 months. He is planning renovations for the property’s two hotel towers…… MORE
Domestic Abuser Faces Long Sentence
A Reno man faces up to 27 years in prison when he is sentenced in June 21, on domestic violence, after the beating his then girlfriend last Christmas Day. 36 year old David Jay Diaz slammed her head against the wall, strangled her, threatened to kill her, threw her cell phone against the wall and…… MORE
Local Tip: It’s Star Wars Day
(CNN) It’s not just a pun. “May the 4th be with you” is a full-fledged unofficial holiday, “Star Wars Day.” Actually, as far as Lucasfilm and Disney are concerned, it’s quite official. So why this day, and what is there to do other than watch it trend on Twitter? (After all, it’s apparently important enough to…… MORE
