A convicted child sex predator will not be eligible for parole for at least 40 years. 55-year-old Craig Blodgett of Sparks was sentenced to three life terms for three counts of sexual offenses against children. Judge Patrick Flanagan quoted a passage from an impact statement from one of the victims at sentencing saying, “You deserve…… MORE
Congressman Amodei Signs Letter To President
Congressman Mark Amodei joined 109 of his House colleagues in signing a letter to President Obama urging him to suspend plans to admit thousands of Syrian refugees until the Administration can ensure those individuals do not pose a threat to Americans. Amodei says, Americans are compassionate people, but it is not unreasonable to ask the…… MORE
Another School Removed From Outbreak List
The Washoe County School District says most of the schools on its Norovirus outbreak list have been removed, with North Valleys High School the latest to be off the list. The Washoe County Health District reports gastrointestinal illness outbreaks in schools and daycares sickened almost 2,000 staffers. Schools still inpacted. Stead, Westergard, and Jesse Hall…… MORE
Convicted Murderer Sentenced To Death
Convicted murderer Jeremiah Bean has been sentenced to death by a Lyon County judge. Bean was convicted on five counts of 1st-degree murder after killing five people Mother’s Day Weekend, 2013. He was found guilty of the deaths of Dorothy and Robert Pape, Elizar Graham, Angie Duff and Lester Leiber, plus seven other counts of…… MORE
Federal Judge Weighs In On Sage Grouse
A Reno federal judge says Nevada counties asking for an injunction to block new U.S. protections for the greater sage grouse, must meet a high burden of proof to warrant such a drastic action. Judge Miranda Du said at the start of a hearing in Reno she needs specific examples of projects that are being…… MORE
You May Save On Your Power Bill Soon
NV Energy made a filing on November 13 with the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada to reduce rates effective January 1st. The filing reflects reductions in costs associated with fuel and purchased power, the company uses to provide electricity and gas service. The filing will result in an overall electric rate decrease of nearly 5…… MORE
Unemployment Trend Continues In NV
11,620 initial claims for unemployment insurance were filed in Nevada in October continuing the stable trend seen over the last several months. Through October, claims are down 10.3%. Year-over-year, October’s initial claims are down nearly 18%, according to Bill Anderson, chief economist for Nevada’s Department of Employment and Training. He adds, trends in the total…… MORE
Five Hour Standoff In Reno Ends With Arrest
Reno Police were involved in a five hour standoff last night. It began when officers attempted to pull over a driver with fake license plates. The driver sped off, eventually crashing the vehicle into a tree. The driver fled the scene and was found in a nearby home at Keystone & Durango refusing to come…… MORE
Gov Statement On Syrian Refugees In NV
Governor Brian Sandoval has released a statement regarding Syrian refugee resettlement in Nevada. In his statement, Sandoval says, It is in the interest of all Nevadans and the millions who travel to our state annually to insist on extensive evaluations of any potential risk individuals may pose to Nevada or our national security. He says…… MORE
Sheriff’s Office Says Lock Your Car
Unlocked cars are an easy target for burglars. Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Detectives investigating a series of vehicle thefts and vehicle burglaries, say the suspect specifically targeted unlocked vehicles. 21 year old Ashton Spohn of Sparks was arrested in in July of this year, driving a stolen vehicle. He’s a suspect in half a dozen…… MORE
