The reconsideration of the proposed location of a marijuana dispensary from Incline Village, to a strip mall in Spanish Springs, again drew strong opposition from neighbors. They say Eagle Canyon Road and Pyramid Highway, which is near schools, parks and libraries, is an inappropriate place for a marijuana store. Many suggested the county commission is…… MORE
Nevada Apologizes After Beating UNLV
The University of Nevada is apologizing for the football team, after beating UNLV Saturday and reclaiming the “Fremont Cannon.” Apparently some players dragged the cannon out onto the field, and painted “F-UNLV” on the trophy. The letter sent by athletics director Doug Knuth says the behavior is being addressed, and called the action apparently “Premeditated,”…… MORE
Pack Basketball Player Arrested
A Wolf Pack basketball player is facing domestic battery and contempt of court charges. Junior Elijah Foster has been suspended indefinitely from any basketball related activities. The school released a statement saying they take these allegations seriously, and are still gathering more information. Foster is averaging 12 points and 7.4 rebounds per game this season.… MORE
Carson Skating Rink Open
The ice skating rink in Carson City is officially open for business. The skate rink at Arlington Square located at West Robinson and North Carson Street, will stay open throughout the winter season until January 27th. Skate rentals cost $3, and a session is $7 for 13 years and older, and $5 for kids 3…… MORE
Gardnerville Fire Caused By Puppy
A house fire in Gardnerville was apparently caused by a puppy. The puppy was apparently trying to get to some food left on a counter, and jumped up on the countertop, accidently switching on the stove, which caught the kticken on fire. The blaze destroyed the home on Galena court, left three people homeless and…… MORE
Update: No Charges In Walmart Shooting
No charges are expected in the fatal shooting Thanksgiving night in a parking lot at a Walmart on 2nd street. Police say the incident looks like self-defense. Police believe 33-year-old Matthew McGraw, who was killed at the scene, may have been armed with a stick or a bat, and hit the shooter’s car before the…… MORE
Inmates: Hepatitis C Epidemic In Nv Prisons
CNN is reporting multiple Nevada prison inmates are speaking up about a Hepatitis C epidemic inside corrections walls. Johanna Hudnall is one of those inmates lobbying the Nevada Department of Corrections to diagnose and treat the disease. According to court documents and her lawyers, Hudnall contracted the disease after being sexually assaulted by a prison…… MORE
Police Looking For Convicted Robber
A convicted robber is being sought by the Division of Parole and 19-year-old Nicholas Verlon Dykes was convicted of one count of robbery and one count of possession of stolen property. He then disappeared in June. His exact whereabouts are unknown, but recent information shows that he may be in the Sparks area. Dykes has…… MORE
Suspect Arrested in Food Contamination Case
South Lake Tahoe Police say an arrest has been made after a second confirmed food contamination case has been reported at a business on the south shore. Detectives, through collaboration with Raley’s security personnel, were able to identify the suspect as 43 year-old Harry Dally. On November 20th, officers responded to a report of possible…… MORE
Young Girl Injured in Hit & Run
Police are looking for a hit and run driver after an 8 year old girl who was walking in a marked crosswalk on Wells Avenue at the I-80 Eastbound on ramp was hit. The vehicle was traveling southbound on Wells Avenue and turned eastbound onto the I-80 ramp. The vehicle fled the scene immediately after…… MORE
