Nevada congressional candidate Danny Tarkanian says his opponent in CD 3, Senate Majority Leader Michael Roberson, just doesn’t tell the truth. He says Roberson has lied about his own record and Tark’s, and he’s an unreliable choice for Congress. Tarkanian says on Nevada Newsmakers that his fundraising has been strong, thanks to hard work and a growing opposition to…… MORE
Ex-gang Leader Gets New Trial in Nevada
An ex-motorcycle gang leader will be tried a second time for killing the leader of a rival gang during a 2011 Reno-area casino shootout. Ernesto Gonzalez, 58, had been sentenced to up to life in prison after his conviction for the fatal shooting of “the Godfather” of the Hells Angels, Jeffrey Pettigrew. The Nevada Supreme…… MORE
Reno’s Habitual Criminal Gets 2 Life Terms
A Reno man has been sentenced to two life terms in prison under Nevada’s habitual criminal statute, following convictions for felony DUI and Burglary. The sentence ensures the 38-yr-old will serve a minimum of 10 years in prison before being eligible for parole. Shaen Gresham was arrested by the Nevada Highway Patrol in October of…… MORE
“Plague” Discovered Near Fallen Leaf Lake
A flea from a yellow chipmunk in the Lake Tahoe area tested positive for plague, according to the U.S. Forest Service. Tuesday the Forest Service, El Dorado County and the California Department of Public Health confirmed the presence of plague in the flea taken from Fallen Leaf Campground. If you get sick after being in…… MORE
Fire Near Truckee Contained Wednesday
Despite hot and windy conditions, a rapid response held a brushfire burning off California Hghway 89, about 6 miles north of Truckee, to just six acres. The fire burned in the Sagehen Experimental Forest Area. The winds in Truckee Wednesday afternoon were about 28 mph. Truckee Fire District , USFS, CDF, and Northstar Fire crews responded.…… MORE
Fatal Workplace Accident
A man is dead in an industrial accident at a facility in Lockwood. Storey County Sheriff’s Office says the incident happened around 10:50 Tuesday morning at Menezes Bros. Inc. 44 year old Alfonso Martinez-Ojeda worked at the alfalfa and straw processing plant for about 4 months and was working on a hay compressor. For unknown…… MORE
Retrial For Bike Gang Leader
An ex-motorcycle gang leader will be tried a second time, for killing a rival gang member during a 2011 casino shootout. 58-year-old Ernesto Gonzalez had been sentenced to up to life in prison after his conviction for the fatal shooting of Hells Angel Jeffrey Pettigrew. The Supreme Court threw out his earlier conviction in December,…… MORE
NDOT Starts I-80 US 50 Connector
The Nevada Department of Transportation celebrated the groundbreaking of the connector from I-80 to US 50 in the USA Parkway area this week, paving the way for a shorter route from the Fernley area to points south. In fact, once the 12 miles of roadway is laid, it will cut around a half hour…… MORE
West Attorney Fights Jail Transfer
Attorney David Houston continues to press for the release on house arrest of Richard West Jr., after the doctor who allegedly prescribed him an overdose of methadone at the jail was fired. Court documents show the U.S. Marshall’s Service agreed that West should no longer be kept at the Washoe County Jail on a 12-count…… MORE
Vote Early Until Friday in Nevada
You still have 3 days to vote early in the Silver State at one of almost two dozen places in our area, if you want to avoid the lines and wait times at your polling place on the 14th. Early voting for the Silver State’s primary election began over Memorial Day weekend. Hundreds of convenient early voting sites…… MORE
