A Silver Springs man is charged with open murder, kidnapping and arson, after human remains were found in a burned vehicle near Pyramid Lake on the road to Gerlach. 27 year old Corey Massengale, was arrested in the death of 47 year old Shannon Miller, also of Silver Springs. The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office says…… MORE
Reno “Best City For Retirement”
Reno is getting some attention from Money Magazine, as one of the best cities in America for retirement. They say Reno offers all the services of a major city, including a great airport, plenty of recreational opportunities and special events, no income tax, and fairly competitive property taxes. Reno was named “Best in the Mountains.”…… MORE
Court Rules Against Min Wage Workers
Minimum wage workers only need to be offered health insurance, for employers to be able to pay a lower minimum wage. The state Supreme Court unanimously rejected arguments that workers must be enrolled in health coverage for employers to be legally allowed to pay them one dollar less per hour. The court says accepting the…… MORE
Little Valley Fire Caused by Prescribed Burn
The Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources says the Little Valley Fire was caused by a Prescribed Burn meant to thin the Whittell Forest. Interim director Kay Scherer has ordered an in-depth review. 23 homes were lost. The Little Valley Fire burned 2,291 acres and cost 5.8 million dollars to fight.… MORE
More Details Released on Biden Visit
More details have been released on Saturday’s campaign appearance by Vice President Joe Biden. Biden will speak at Wooster High School at 2:30 pm, doors open for the event at 12:30. Biden will campaign for Hillary Clinton and is also endorsing Catherin Cortez Masto in the U.S. Senate race.… MORE
Local Business Owner Will Serve 10 Months
The former owner of some Reno landscaping businesses has been sentenced to 10 months in prison for failing to file employment tax returns. Kyle Archie was also ordered to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars in restitution for violating federal employment tax laws. His mother, the company bookkeeper, also was sentenced to five years’ probation…… MORE
Domestic Incident Shuts Down Cold Springs Drive
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office closed Cold Springs Drive in the area of Roper Lane about 6:30 p.m. after receiving a call of a domestic violence situation. The sheriff’s office sent out extra patrol cars because there was a report there were weapons involved. But the situation resolved about 8 p.m. and there were no…… MORE
Criminal From Texas Arrested in Reno
The Northern Nevada Repeats Offender program arrested a man in Reno Wednesday on a warrant out of Texas who has 38 felony convictions stemming back to 1988. Jack Francis Moore the third, was booked on charges of being a convicted person failing to make an address change and the fugitive warrant. Police did not identify…… MORE
Washoe County Rejects Pot Dispensary Request
A medical marijuana dispensary will not be allowed to move from Incline Village to Sparks after a decision by Washoe County commissioners. Green Thumbs Industries had met all the county’s zoning requirements when it applied for the move but commissioners voted to deny the request. The county’s decision came one week after residents at a…… MORE
Carson Open Burning Soon
The Carson City Fire Department will allow open burning between October 30th and November 27th. The purpose is to provide residents an opportunity to dispose of accumulated weeds and yard debris. The Carson City Fire Department will require a burn permit with a valid permit number before burning will be allowed. Permits must be obtained…… MORE
