The Washoe Health District is now reporting 23 deaths attributed to the flu during the winter flu season, with 4,937 cases of influenza reported as of March 7th. Kerry Chalkley with the Washoe County Health District says all of the individuals who have passed away from the flu were at higher risk, of severe flu…… MORE
Cortez Masto Urges Colleagues Not To Forget Great Recession
Nevada Senator Catherine Cortez Masto introduced ten amendments to the bill that will roll back important Wall Street Reform rules, in the “Dodd Frank” law. Cortez Masto’s amendments aim to strengthen protections for consumers and fight predatory and fraudulent behavior by financial institutions. She reminded her colleagues about what many Nevadan’s will never forget. 219…… MORE
Superintendent Traci Davis Presents Her Annual State of Education Address
Washoe County School District Superintendent Traci Davis held her fourth State of Education address last night. She discussed some of the district’s successes, and some of their problems at the Billinghurst Middle School auditorium. The biggest issue the district is dealing with is the 19 million dollar structural deficit. Davis says their goal is to…… MORE
Truckee Police Arrest Couple For Rental Fraud, Possession of Stolen Property
The Truckee Police Department arrested a Nevada man and Oregon woman yesterday after they allegedly rented property using fraudulent credit cards and then caused thousands of dollars of damage. 29-year-old Alexander Silviera, and 21-year-old Haylay Brown, have been charged with possessing stolen property, theft, providing false identification and being under the influence of heroin. More…… MORE
Sharron Angle Is Challenging Congressman Mark Amodei, She Spoke to Newstalk 780 KOH
Sharron Angle has decided to challenge Mark Amodei for his seat in Congress. She spoke to Newstalk 780 KOH… MORE
Police in Arizona Arrest Carson City Burglary Suspect, Her Cousin/Boyfriend is Still At Large
Police in Yuma, Arizona have arrested one half of a couple accused of a Carson City burglary. The burglary happened February 24th, on the 1700 block of Wellington West in Carson City. The investigation identified two suspects, 18-year-old Anna Devine and her 21-year-old boyfriend and cousin Devin Leeper. After Carson detectives sent a flag for…… MORE
Group of Veterans Coming to Town For a Special Ski Trip
Reno Tahoe Airport is planning to welcome 22 disabled U.S. military veterans, and celebrate their heroic efforts as they head off to a week-long adaptive ski program, Military to the Mountains. These disabled veteran athletes will participate in adaptive skiing at Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows as part of their physical and emotional recovery program. Military…… MORE
Spring Creek Woman Sentenced After Pleading Guilty to Child Endangerment
A Spring Creek woman, who left her baby in the car while she gambled, was sentenced to 30 days in jail. 29 year old Jamie Lee Benson, pleaded guilty to child neglect or endangerment. Judge Nancy Porter gave Benson a suspended sentence of 364 days in jail with credit for two days served and placed…… MORE
State of Oregon Files Suit Against Steve Wynn And Wynn Resorts
The state of Oregon is suing casino mogul Steve Wynn and the board of Wynn Resorts for what state officials allege was their failure to crack down on sexual misconduct and act in the best interest of shareholders. The lawsuit accuses Wynn and the board of Wynn Resorts of doing long-term damage to the company…… MORE
New Information Released in Fatal Lyon County Crash
The Nevada Highway Patrol has released information about a crash that killed a man Monday night, on State Route 208, in Lyon County. The preliminary investigation indicates the driver of a Ford F-350 pickup was traveling west, A Yerington Police officer was trying to pull him over, using lights and siren. Just outside the Yerington…… MORE
