Reno wants to sue, the state of Nevada does too, and now the U.S. justice department says it will support local lawsuits against opioid makers and distributors. Attorney General Jeff Sessions says it’s the first action by a new task force to aggressively target drug makers who are fueling the opioid epidemic. Sessions says the…… MORE
Partnership Will Help Homeless Youth Find Jobs
The Eddy House, JOIN Inc, and the Nevada Builder’s Alliance are combining their efforts to help homeless youth find jobs.… MORE
Many Parents Backing Away From Youth Football, Could “Tackle Bar” Save it?
With all we’re learning about concussions and brain injury, many parents are backing away from youth football, at least the tackle variety. Some kids start playing tackle football as early as age 5, but lately in Nevada, coaches are looking into a new form of flag football, called “Tackle Bar.”… MORE
The Nugget Plans to Donate The Sheepherder Statue to UNR
The Nugget in Sparks wants to donate a statue of a basque sheepherder that was displayed at the hotel casino for almost 20 years, to the University of Nevada. The scuplture, valued at 250 thousand dollars, was commissioned by the Nugget’s creator, John Ascuaga in 1998. The Nugget is updating the property and says the…… MORE
Reno Man Gets 10 Years For Pimping Underage Girls
A Reno man has been sentenced to ten years in prison on pandering charges. Reno Police Department’s Street Enforcement Team found 22-year-old Diondrea Lamar Parker was bringing teenage girls to the Reno area to engage in prostitution. Parker pleaded guilty in August 2017 after detectives who got information about Parker from a 17-year-old victim. During…… MORE
Rosen Wants to Overturn Unpopular Net Neutrality Changes
Congresswoman Jacky Rosen is co-sponsor of the Congressional Review Act resolution, which would allow Congress to overturn the FCC’s decision to repeal net neutrality rules. Rosen says the repeal of net neutrality is a reckless decision that lets internet service providers stack the deck against Nevada’s hardworking families and small businesses who could be forced…… MORE
He Hid Meth in His Underpants, Police Found It
A Reno man has been sentenced for drug trafficking, after 40 grams of methamphetamine was seized in a traffic stop. Washoe County District Attorney’s Office says 33-year-old Brian Caperonis has been sentenced to 25 years in prison; he will be eligible for parole after serving ten years. Also, while he was out on bail for…… MORE
Nevada Gov Will Meet With Educators, Calls For Gun Law Changes
Governor Brian Sandoval says he’ll convene a meeting of Nevada’s school superintendents and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction Steve Canavero, to begin a statewide discussion on school safety. The call for this meeting follows a gathering at the White House with President Trump where dozens of Governors came together as part of the National…… MORE
Brothel Owner Says He’s a Target Over Politics in Nye County
Nevada brothel owner Dennis Hof says more than a dozen sex workers are off the job,and he’s losing tens of thousands of dollars a day after Nye County shut down one of his brothels over alleged building permitting violations. At issue are modifications made since 2010 to some trailers. The county described them as “stick…… MORE
Rosen Bill Requires Disclosure of Sexual Harassment Payoffs
Congresswoman Jacky Rosen is introducing the Sunlight in Workplace Harassment Act. This bill would require publicly-traded companies to disclose the number and monetary value of settlements paid out as a result of sexual harassment and other discrimination claims, against corporate officers based on race, religion, sex, and other criteria to the Securities and Exchange Commission.…… MORE
