Hate crimes in Nevada more than doubled as the pandemic began, growing from 47 in 2019 to 113 in 2020. Hate crime statistics are released by the FBI and state and local law enforcement. 48 of the state’s 63 agencies submitted data. 38 of the hate crimes were reported by Metro Police in Las Vegas.…… MORE
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Alleged Illegal Nevada Voter Charged
A Las Vegas man who helped drive the false claim of “Dead people” voting in Nevada, is now accused of forging his dead wife’s signature on her ballot, mailing it in, and then claiming it had been stolen and used illegally. KLAS TV in Las Vegas is reporting that, 55 year old Donald “Kirk” Hartle,…… MORE
Hit & Run Ends in a Standoff
A man is in custody following a hit and run crash and standoff with the Nevada Highway Patrol. According to the NHP, a driver was involved in a hit & run on 395 near N. McCarran Boulevard yesterday afternoon. A short time later, the suspect was spotted near a home on 5th Street between Center…… MORE
WCSD Trustees Question Competence, Behavior of Jeff Church
The Washoe County Board of Trustees is questioning the competence of one of it’s members, Jeff Church. The board plans to discuss possible action against Church for alleged misconduct at next Tuesday meeting. The discussion on Church’s competence is set for 4pm. According to board documents is not honoring a commitment to follow board policies.…… MORE
Northern Nevada Expects 100 Afghan Refugees
Northern Nevada International Center is expecting 100 Afghan refugees in our area. Carina Black, Executive Director with the Northern Nevada International Center says they are geared toward relocating refugees. They’ll need housing, food, clothing, job, school, medical care, and they’re getting that lined up before they get here. Black says they are looking for apartment…… MORE
Progress on Caldor Fire
Crews are making progress on the Caldor fire which has burned more than 216,000 acres and is now 49% contained. Evacuation orders for the city of South Lake Tahoe were downgraded to warnings on Sunday. The areas of Fallen Leaf Lake, Christmas Valley, Meyers and north upper Truckee remain under evacuation orders. Highway 50 and…… MORE
Escaped Inmate Arrested, Another Still at Large
An escaped inmate from the Carson City Detention Facility is back in custody. But the search continues for a second inmate. Matthew Marizza was taken into custody in the Sacramento area. The Sacramento Sheriff’s Office contacted the Carson City Sheriff’s Office and said it was involved in a high speed chase with a vehicle registered…… MORE
Sparks Police Looking For a Hit & Run Driver
Sparks Police are looking for the driver of a pickup that hit two women in a crosswalk and drove away. It happened just before 8 O’clock last night at Prater Way and 15th Street. One of the victims suffered significant injuries to her face. The other suffered shoulder and arm injuries. Both were taken to…… MORE
Eastbound 80 Closed Due to Jack-Knifed WalMart Truck
A WalMart truck jack-knifed on east-bound I-80 just before the Donner Rest Area a little before 2 this afternoon. That truck is still blocking traffic and has closed the highway until at least 7pm. Stay with Newstalk 780 KOH for the latest details. … MORE
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