Senators Catherine Cortez Masto joined republican John Boozman of Arkansas, to introduce the Servicewomen’s Health Transition Training Act of 2019, to help women transitioning from active duty to civilian life learn about the VA services available to them. Senator Masto says “Servicewomen face unique challenges as they transition from active duty, and many are unaware…… MORE
Actress Arrested in Las Vegas With Stolen Car, Credit Cards
The actress known for her role as scientist Rhonda LeBeck in the 1990 film “Tremors” has been arrested in Las Vegas on a stolen vehicle charge. 59 year old Finn Carter also faces 14 counts of improper possession of someone else’s credit card. She has apparently lived in Las Vegas for more than a year,…… MORE
Bomb Threat Briefly Closes Washoe County Courthouse
The suspicious activity that led to the Washoe County Courthouse evacuation about 9 this morning, July 31st, is linked to a bomb threat. Both courthouses in downtown Reno were evacuated and surrounding streets closed. About 11am everyone was directed back into the building. The courthouse has been inspected and has been declared safe.… MORE
Arrests Made in Two Reno Stabbings
Reno Police are investigating two stabbings that happened within 30 minutes Tuesday afternoon. The first was just after 330pm at a Walmart on West 7th. Police and the Regional Gang Unit have arrested two suspects, 21 year old Sergio Montoya for domestic battery and a second juvenile for battery with a deadly weapon. The victim…… MORE
Fire Briefly Threatens Homes in South Reno
Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District crews knocked out a brush fire that briefly threatened homes in south Reno. It was reported around 2PM, Tuesday, in the area of Rim Rock Drive and Minnetonka Circle. The fire burned a half of an acre on the hillside behind homes. Crews had structure protection in place for three…… MORE
Reno Police Arrest Man in Connection With Shooting Death
Reno Police arrested a man in connection with the shooting death of an 18-year-old at an apartment in Reno. Juan Chavez was arrested July 8th on unrelated charges, but was later linked through DNA to the death of Jordan Reynoso of Reno in a shooting on Spokane Street July 5th. Investigators say Chavez and two…… MORE
Former Miss Nevada Announces Run For Congressional Seat Held by Steven Horsford
A former Miss Nevada is running for the Nevada congressional seat held by Democrat Steven Horsford. Businesswoman Lisa Song Sutton announced she’s running in the district that includes urban areas of Las Vegas and Spring Valley, Henderson and Boulder City, and a large patch of rural towns. She was Miss Nevada 2014. Sutton says politicians…… MORE
More Groups Join Lawsuit Over Tax Extensions Passed by The Nevada Legislature
The Retail Association of Nevada, Nevada Trucking Association, Nevada Franchised Auto Dealers Association, and the National Federation of Independent Businesses, have joined the lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of tax and fee extensions passed without a two-thirds majority in both houses during the 2019 Legislative Session. They say the potential consequences, should this be found constitutional,…… MORE
Renown Health Will no Longer Serve Anthem Patients After Today
Renown Health says there is still no agreement with Anthem, which means Renown will no longer serve Anthem patients after Wednesday. Anthem BCBS members can contact Anthem.com to find a new in-network provider, or you can contact your employer’s human resources department. Renown says, it will honor previously scheduled services for Anthem members including “anyone…… MORE
Two Stabbings in Reno With a Half an Hour, One Man Arrested
Reno Police are investigating two stabbings that happened within 30 minutes Tuesday afternoon. The first was just after 330pm at a Walmart on West 7th. A man was hospitalized after the attack. The Regional Gang Unit is investigating. The unknown Hispanic male suspect left the area in a grey sedan. The second stabbing was reported…… MORE
