State gaming regulators granted final approval to Marnell Gaming LLC’s acquisition of the Sparks Nugget. The Nevada Gaming Commission approved the deal at an undisclosed price, and the sale is expected to close next month. CEO Anthony Marnell the Third, says he’s planning some substantial improvements, with the top priority being technological upgrades to the…… MORE
Road Rage Incident Leads to Arrest
A Carson City man was arrested Wednesday after a road rage incident involving a woman and two kids. 21 year old Christian Johnson was traveling on 580 near College Parkway when an unidentified woman tried to merge into the fast lane. Johnson sped passed her in the lane, and then brake checked her a number…… MORE
Reno Police Investigate Basement Fire
The Reno Fire Department is investigating what caused a fire in a home on Claremont Street. Officials with Reno Fire say they received a call about smoke in the area just before midnight last night. When they arrived they found smoke but no fire. After further investigation crews found a broken water line in the…… MORE
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Wedekind Road Shooting Under Investigation
The Reno Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding a suspect in a shooting yesterday afternoon in northeast Reno. It happened just before 3 p.m. in the 1600 block of Wedekind Road. According to officials, one man was arguing with three other men and it escalated into a fight. One of the…… MORE
Ex Boulder City Police Chief Pleads Guilty
The ex Boulder City Police Chief, who refused to arrest an animal control supervisor accused of improperly killing more than 100 shelter animals, has pleaded guilty to “Failure to perform a duty.” Bill Conger paid a one thousand dollar fine. Ex-animal control chief Mary Jo Frazier has pleaded not guilty and is set for trial…… MORE
Health Emergency Linked to Traffic Crash
The Nevada Highway Patrol says a diabetes-related issue apparently led to a motorcycle crash, that had traffic blocked Wednesday, on westbound I-80 near Vista Boulevard in Sparks. The rider was taken to a hospital. Witnesses say he was weaving all over the road and hit a marker post just east of Vista about 11:30AM. No…… MORE
How Much Do Pot Shops Make For Schools?
Medical Marijuana has contributed $229,000 dollars in state sales taxes, since dispensaries started opening last summer in Nevada. A 2% tax is applied on every sale. Just under 171 thousand has gone into the school account, the rest to the state health division.… MORE
Local Teacher Selected to Represent Nevada
A longtime teacher for the Washoe County School District is among two teachers chosen to represent the state of Nevada at the 2016 “Mickelson ExxonMobil Teachers Academy” in New Jersey this summer. Barbara Boatman, who has been teaching for 10 years and currently teaches fifth grade at Kate Smith Elementary School, will join more than…… MORE
Arrest Made In D’Andrea Arson Case
Sparks police have arrested a suspect in the arson fire that destroyed the vacant clubhouse at D’Andrea Golf Club last October. 19 year old Edward Allison of Sun Valley is facing charges of first degree arson and burglary. Video surveillance cameras caught images of teenagers leaving the area at the time of the fire. Allison’s…… MORE
