There has never been a state legislature in any of the 50 states where there are more women serving than men. But in 2018, Nevada could become the first. Nevada already has a record 38% female legislature, behind only Arizona and Vermont. Currently, there are 24 women serving in the State Assembly and Senate combined.…… MORE
Veterans Association Announce Opposition to Question 3
The Nevada Veterans Association announced its opposition to Question 3, the Constitutional Amendment on the November ballot that some believe will leave Nevada consumers with higher electricity rates, a less reliable electricity system, and cost Nevada consumers and taxpayers billions. Richard S. Carreon, President of the Nevada Veterans Association says they’re concerned that locking Question…… MORE
Fire Near Yosemite Sending Smoke Into The Reno Area
A blaze that killed a firefighter at Yosemite is the source of the smoke hanging over the Reno area. The firefighter was killed while driving a bulldozer, trying to create a gap in vegetation to protect a nearby community. The fire has blocked one of the entrance roads to the national park from the west…… MORE
U.S. Forest Service Implements Fire Restrictions in Tahoe National Forest
The U.S. Forest Service has implemented immediate fire restrictions in the Tahoe National Forest after analyzing fuel conditions and the weather forecast. That means no open fires, campfires, or charcoal fires on Tahoe National Forest lands outside of designated areas, even with a valid California Campfire Permit. You can use lanterns, portable stoves that use…… MORE
Nevada Congresswoman Releases Statement in Response to Trump’s Helsinki Press Conference
Congresswoman Jacky Rosen, who is a member of the House Armed Services Committee, released a statement in response to President Trump’s press conference in Helsinki with Russian President Vladimir Putin. She says Trump’s weak, embarrassing performance at the Helsinki Summit highlights again how far he’ll go to let Vladimir Putin walk all over our democracy.…… MORE
Lightning Sparked Fires on Peavine Mountain Contained
The Kiowa Fire is fully contained after growing to 120 acres. The 192-acre Hoge Fire is also contained. Both fires on the east side of Peavine Mountain were started by lightning the night of July 14th. There were no evacuations for either fire. The Hoge Fire was northwest of Rancho San Rafael Regional Park; the…… MORE
Reno Murder Suspects Caught in San Diego, One Still Sought
Thanks to a Secret Witness tip, two of three suspects in a June 24 fatal shooting in the Galena area were arrested in San Diego. Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Detectives are still searching for the third suspect. 22 year old Jamil Geronimo, and 21 year old Tyler Hernandez, were arrested without incident by the San…… MORE
Two residents displaced after Midtown house fire
At 9:50 AM Saturday, Caliente Street residents returned home to find their house on fire. Reno Fire Department Engine 5 arrived on scene six minutes later and reported smoke and flames coming from the basement of the home. Firefighters worked quickly to knock down the fire and contained it to the basement. Reno Fire Investigators…… MORE
Firefighters make progress with Peavine fires
Firefighting crews are battling multiple fires sparked by lightning strikes from Saturday’s storm, according to the Humboldt Toiyabe National Forest. The Kiowa Fire is in the Kiowa Ponds area of Peavine’s east side, burned 124 acres, and is 50 percent contained. It is about a mile north of the Hoge Fire, burning 500 acres and…… MORE
Don’t Fall For This Scam
The Second Judicial District Court and Washoe County Sheriff’s Office continue to receive reports from the public about an ongoing phone scam in which the scammers identify themselves as Sheriff’s Office personnel or District Court personnel and request personal information. Scammers claim the recipients owe fines, failed to appear for jury service, or must provide…… MORE
