S.O. Searching For Golf Course Burglars

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help identifying two burglars.  Detectives say the burglars, possibly one male and one female, stole large quantities of food and alcohol from Empire Ranch Golf Course in Carson City, early January 22nd.  If you have any information that might help the investigation, please contact the…MORE

Proposal Aims to End Power Monopoly

A group called Nevadans for Affordable, Clean Energy Choices is trying to get a proposal on the ballot that aims to bring more electricity providers to Nevada. The group filed a petition with the Nevada Secretary of State’s Office yesterday. Supporters would need to gather more than 55,000 signatures to put it up for a…MORE

Serious Injuries in Rollover Crash

One person was hospitalized after a rollover crash involving two vehicles on I-580, near the Mt. Rose exit. According to the Nevada Highway Patrol, the crash occurred just before 12:30 Thursday morning. They say one person was extricated from the vehicle and care flighted to Renown with serious injuries.MORE

Eagle Poacher Arrested by Authorities

A team effort investigation by Nevada Department of Wildlife, Elko City Police, Elko County Sheriff’s, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service helped catch a suspected eagle poacher in Elko.  Thirty-year-old Dale McIvor was reportedly driving recklessly on I-80 in the Elko area, and ended up in the parking lot of the Walmart Tire Center,…MORE

Lt. Gov Optimistic After India Trip

Just back from his trip to India to open a “Travel Nevada” office, Lt. Gov. Hutchison is even more upbeat about the potential of welcoming increased numbers of Indian tourists to Nevada. Hutchison says the people of India are warm, engaging, and excited to learn more about the many tourist destinations and entertainment options in…MORE

Sheriff’s Office Warning of Phone Scam

The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is getting reports about scammers posing as Sheriff’s Office personnel to fraudulently obtain money. The scammers are using names of Sheriff’s Office personnel, and manipulate phone technology so the recipient’s caller ID shows an actual Sheriff’s Office number.  The scammer tells the person there is a warrant out for his…MORE

Number of Registered Voters on The Rise

The overall number of active registered voters in Nevada increased in January 2016, according to Secretary of State Barbara Cegavske’s Election Division. The number of statewide active registered voters increased by nearly 16 thousand compared to December 2015. Of the one-point-two million active registered voters in Nevada, just over 39% are Democrats; and just over…MORE

Inmate Killed at High Desert State Prison

The Nevada Department of Corrections says an inmate was stabbed to death during an altercation with two other inmates at High Desert State Prison in Indian Springs. The Inspector General’s Office is investigating. Andrew Thurgood was a 26 year old in prison for Attempted Possession of a Stolen Vehicle.MORE

Governor Sandoval Launches Literacy Program

Governor Brian Sandoval says Nevada is the first state in the nation to partner with “Ustyme” to launch the Billion eBook Gift Program, to promote early literacy. The Governor was joined by representatives from Washoe County School District , Linda Salesky, Founder of Ustyme, Mike Kazmierski, President and CEO of EDAWN, and students from Kate…MORE