The suspect in four Northern Nevada murders, 20-year-old Wilber Martinez-Guzman appeared in Carson City Justice Court for his arraignment, and waived the right to a preliminary hearing within 15 days in order to be transferred to Washoe County. That allows him to be transferred to Washoe County to face the four murder charges in a…… MORE
Gun Law Safety Group Gives Nevada a “D”
Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence released the latest “Gun Law Scorecard,” and gave Nevada a “D.” This 50-state analysis shows fewer people die from gun violence in states with strong gun laws. Despite the tragic mass shooting in Las Vegas, Nevada hasn’t enacted any significant gun laws in 2018. After the state passed…… MORE
Homes Sales Down in the Reno Sparks Area, Prices Still Rise
The Reno/Sparks Association of REALTORS released its January 2019 report on existing home sales in Reno, Sparks and Fernley, including median sales price and number of home sales in the region. During January 2019, Reno-Sparks had 317 sales of existing single-family homes; a decrease of 22 percent from January 2018 and a 17 percent decrease…… MORE
Renown Announces Layoffs
Renown Health has announced it has eliminated 60 management and administrative roles as a part of “re-structure to achieve the goals of a new 3-year strategic plan. This reduction represents less than 1% of Renown’s total workforce of 7,100 people.” According to a release, “No direct patient care positions were eliminated in the restructure. Eighteen…… MORE
Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada Hosts The 2019 State of The Economy
The Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada hosted the 2019 State of the Economy this week, with a look back at 2018.… MORE
School District Chooses The Site For a New Elementary School
The Washoe County School District is moving forward with a new elementary school in Cold Springs.… MORE
Dentists Being Encouraged to Take a Proactive Role in Addiction Prevention
Dental professionals are being encouraged to take a more proactive role in addiction prevention. Dentists write 12 percent of all opioid prescriptions. While often necessary to combat dental pain, opioids come with a high risk of misuse. That’s why UnitedHealthcare Dental is focusing on reducing painkiller prescriptions and promoting proper use. Chief dental officer Dr.…… MORE
Stabbing Suspect Arrested in Wadsworth
A man has been arrested for a stabbing in Wadsworth late Thursday morning. About 11AM Thursday, a fight between two men on Pyramid Street in Wadsworth ended with one of them stabbing the other. The victim was stabbed four times with a butterfly knife, and was taken to a hospital. The injuries appear to be…… MORE
One Person Treated For Smoke Inhalation After a Fire in Sun Valley
One person was treated for smoke inhalation for a Sun Valley fire Thursday night. Truckee Meadows Fire Crews limited the fire in the 300 block of Pima Court to a stove and some cabinets. The owners were not home when the fire was reported at about 6:47 pm. The cause of the fire remains under…… MORE
He “Groomed” Them on Facebook, Sexually Assaulted Them as Runaways
30 year old Joseph Samuel Martinez of Reno has been found guilty by jury of one count of Sexual Assault with a Child Under 14, Lewdness with a Child Under 14, and one count of Statutory Sexual Seduction of a Child under 16 last . Thursday after a four day jury trial in District Court.…… MORE
