The City of Reno honored a police officer, who suffered a serious gunshot wound in the line of duty last March, during a murder investigation.… MORE
Pedestrian Deaths Are on The Rise, Could Legal Marijuana be to Blame?
Pedestrian deaths are on the rise, and a new report suggests legal marijuana could be to blame. The “Governor’s Highway Safety Association” report was just released. It says nearly 6,000 pedestrians were killed just last year. That’s about the same as in 2016. Nevada ranks the sixth highest state when it comes to pedestrian deaths.…… MORE
An IRS Phone Scam is Making The Rounds
The Sparks Police Department says there have been a surge in scams, involving callers who claim to be from the Internal Revenue Service and demand immediate payment. Sometimes the fake IRS callers will threaten to have the person arrested if payments are not immediately made over the telephone. Sparks police warn people not to give…… MORE
Dems Say Laxalt Needs to Reveal Interactions With the NRA
The Nevada State Democratic Party filed a public records request with Attorney General Adam Laxalt for any communication between his office and the NRA since Laxalt’s term began in January 2015. As the gun lobby’s biggest advocate in Nevada, Laxalt was slated to speak at the NRA’s upcoming conference in Dallas until his photo was…… MORE
Welcome Home Party For Gold Medalist Back on For Friday at Reno Airport
The Wooster High School Band will join Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve and other dignitaries at a public welcome home for local Olympian David Wise. The public is invited to gather at 7PM Friday at the ski statue near the airport’s front entrance. The party was originally scheduled for February 26, but was postponed because of…… MORE
Carson City Sheriff’s Office Looking For Two Burglary Suspects
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is asking for help finding two suspects from a home burglary. The burglary took place on the 1700 block of Wellington West in Carson City, with detectives saying “a significant amount of property was taken.” The investigation has identified two suspects, 18-year-old Anna Devine and her 21-year-old boyfriend Devin Leeper.…… MORE
Washoe County Getting More “Dog Friendly”
Washoe County Commissioners approved a grant to fund dog-friendly patio signs for approved local restaurants. The Washoe County Health District has received a $3,000 grant from the Food and Drug Administration to print “Dog Access Approved” signs for local restaurants and bars, that meet Health District approval to allow non-service dogs in their outdoor dining…… MORE
Carson City High School is Looking For Dozens of Volunteers
One requirement for Carson City high school seniors is to complete a senior class project, and Carson High is now looking for dozens of volunteers who can review portfolios and score student’s oral presentations.… MORE
Thinking About a Run For Office?
Candidate filing for non-judicial offices on the 2018 ballot begins at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, March 5th and runs through 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 16th. Secretary of State Barbara Cegavske encourages candidates who will be filing at the Secretary of State’s office to schedule appointments in advance; however, an appointment is not required in…… MORE
New Charges Against Casino Mogul Steve Wynn
The Associated Press is reporting a woman told police, casino mogul Steve Wynn raped her in the 1970’s, and that she became pregnant and had a child from the rape, another woman says she was forced to resign from a Las Vegas job after she refused to have sex with Wynn. The Associated Press obtained…… MORE
