The Nevada Secretary of State reports an increase of 5,899 active registered voters statewide during the month of October. The total number of active registered voters in Nevada is 1,554,764. Democratic Party active registered voters statewide increased by 4,961 while Republican Party active registered voters statewide decreased by 656. In Nevada more than 38% of…… MORE
Boil Water Order Lifted in Lyon County
Lyon County Utilities has announced that the precautionary Boil Water Order for the residents on Grosh Avenue has been rescinded. The order was put in place earlier this week due to a water line break. The break affected 34 residents.… MORE
Amodei Opposes Resolution on Impeachment, Blasts Dems
Northern Nevada Congressman Mark Amodei voted against the house resolution directing certain House committees to continue their ongoing investigations as part of the ongoing impeachment inquiry against President Trump. Says Amodei in part, “It’s business as usual here in Washington based on the last five weeks of closed-door hearings that have been conducted with little…… MORE
Medical Examiner’s Office Identifies Victim of Fatal Hit & Run
The Washoe County Medical Examiner’s office has identified the victim of Tuesday’s fatal hit-and-run near Wooster High School as 14-year-old Aliah Lucena, of Reno. The Coroner is still determining the exact cause of death. Police are still searching for the driver involved in this hit & run. They were driving a black 1988 to 1993…… MORE
3.3 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Eastern Carson City
The United States Geological Survey reports a magnitude-3.3 earthquake hit at 12am this morning. It was centered in eastern Carson City, about 10 miles south-southwest of Dayton. There were no initial reports of damage.… MORE
Damonte Ranch High School Student Diagnosed With Pertussis
One student has been diagnosed with pertussis, also known as whooping cough, at Damonte Ranch High School. The student is currently receiving medical treatment. The school is asking all parents to look for signs of pertussis in their children, and keep them home if they exhibit any symptoms. Watch for a runny nose, congestion, sneezing,…… MORE
Update: Carson City Man Suspected of Using Fake Bills May Be Cleared
Carson City detectives say the man they considered a suspect in a fraud case, isn’t anymore. This follows reports of a counterfeit $100 bill being used at a Carson City business. He turned himself after seeing reports in the local media. Detectives say the D.A. will review the man’s statement but it looks like he…… MORE
Death of Sparks Man is Now a Homicide Investigation
The remains of missing 20-year-old Kenyon Wilson of Sparks were found late last week in the the Moon Rocks area, and the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is calling the case a homicide. Wilson’s burnt-out dark blue 2004 Infiniti coupe was located near the Moon Rocks recreation area off Winnemucca Ranch Road north of Spanish Springs…… MORE
UNR President Marc Johnson Will Step Down June 30th
University of Nevada, Reno President Marc Johnson announced that he’s transitioning to the faculty this summer. Johnson’s been in the job for more than eight years, and will step down June 30th and into the Department of Economics in the College of Business as a professor. Johnson rose to interim president in 2011 at UNR,…… MORE
Need a Working Smoke Alarm? The Red Cross Can Help
As daylight savings time ends Sunday morning, the American Red Cross of Northern Nevada reminds residents to check and replace smoke alarm batteries.… MORE
