School Safety Task Force Makes Recommendations to The Nevada Legislature

The school safety task force gave a presentation yesterday to lawmakers, giving three recommendations. It’s a culmination of a year’s worth of work from educators, parents, teachers and students in the task force. The first recommendation is to integrate social emotional learning statewide, require statewide social/emotional behavior programming, and request additional block funding to be…MORE

Sparks Man Faces Battery Charges After Stabbing

A Sparks man charged with battery with a deadly weapon, robbery and burglary, after a stabbing Sunday at a Sparks home. Police say the victim went to a home to get back money he’d loaned to a person. Police believe 51-year-old Ian Wallen, who used to live at the home, ran after the man, hitting…MORE

Nevada Attorney General Has a Warning For Fortnite Players

Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford advises Nevadans to be wary of scams that prey upon users of the popular online game “Fortnite.” Users may play “Fortnite” online across multiple gaming and computer platforms where the objective is to be the last player standing in this survival game that pits users against zombie-like creatures. The game…MORE

Nevada Gaming Fact Book Released

The Nevada Resort Association released the latest edition of the Nevada Gaming Fact Book, which provides an in-depth assessment of the gaming and tourism industry’s economic impact across the state. Published every two years, the Nevada Gaming Fact Book provides a comprehensive look into the contributions of the state’s largest industry through employment, investment dollars,…MORE

Nevada Double Killer Wants Execution

Two months after convicted killer Scott Dozier took his own life, another Nevada death row inmate is trying to clear the way for his own execution. Kevin Lisle has waived all appeals and understands he faces death by lethal injection. 48 year old Lisle was convicted in 1994 of killing two 19 year old men,…MORE

Nevada Might Raise the Minimum Age for Marriage

Of the many things under consideration at the state capital this week, is a change in the marriage age. It’s been proposed that Nevada raise the age of legal marriage to 18, without exceptions. A similar bill was voted down in Idaho in the past few weeks. The current legal minimum age in Nevada is…MORE

Lyon County to Become 2nd Amendment Sanctuary?

“Carson Now” is reporting, Lyon County Commissioners are considering voting to make Lyon a “2nd Amendment Sanctuary County.” Just what that means is unclear. This is in reaction to the new law passed in the legislative session and signed by the Nevada Governor requiring background checks on private gun sales. Apparently they’re developing a resolution…MORE

Do You Know an “Everyday Hero?”

The American Red Cross of Northern Nevada are asking for nominations for their “Everyday Heroes” program. It’s your chance to let them know about a person, organization, or even a pet who goes above and beyond in the community.MORE