A Reno man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for causing the deaths of two people in a crash in Sparks in February 2017. 23-year-old Jesus Rojo-Perez pleaded guilty to two counts of Driving Under the Influence, and has now been sentenced in Washoe County District Court to two consecutive maximum terms of…… MORE
Carson City Golf Course Will Become Soccer Facility
Empire Ranch Golf Course in Carson City has been sold, and will reportedly be repurposed as a soccer facility. The course was bought by Capital Investment Fund for 3.5 million dollars. Empire Ranch was owned by Carson City developer Dwight Millard.… MORE
Heller Backing Bill to Crack Down on Prescription Fraud
Senator Dean Heller of Nevada joined in the introduction of the bi-partisan “Every Prescription Conveyed Securely (EPCS) Act” to combat opioid overdoses. It requires electronic prescriptions for controlled substances under Medicare. Senators Elizabeth Warren and Pat Toomey are cosponsors, and a companion bill, was introduced in the House. In 2016, over 42,000 Americans and more…… MORE
Standoff in Wadsworth Ends Peacefully
A suspect is now in custody following an 11 hour standoff with police in Wadsworth. According to the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office, negotiators were able to get the man to surrender peacefully just after 2 a.m. Authorities confirm that there was a woman in the house, who was also taken into custody. She was not…… MORE
Great Numbers From Reno-Tahoe International Airport
Reno Tahoe International airport saw a surge of travelers in 2017, with over 4 million people coming through our airport last year.… MORE
Man Who Threatened Senator Will Spend at Least a Year in Prison
A man who pleaded guilty to extortion, after he was seen on tape leaving a threatening note at Sen. Dean Heller’s office was sentenced Monday. Richard Holley was given 19 to 48 months. Originally charged with extortion, burglary and intimidating a public officer, he made a plea deal in October. The note said “Sen. Heller,…… MORE
Wynn Resorts Facing New Lawsuits
The official in charge of New York’s $209 billion public pension fund has sued Wynn Resorts in the wake of sexual misconduct allegations against former company CEO Steve Wynn. Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli announced Monday that the lawsuit alleges certain officers and directors knew the company’s founder and chairman had made unwanted sexual advances on employees,…… MORE
Reno Police Make an Arrest in 2016 Murder
Reno Police have made an arrest in a 2016 murder in South Reno. 41-year old Robert Eikelberger was taken into custody Friday, in connection with the death of 29-year old Sierra Ceccarelli. Police are not releasing anymore details at this time.… MORE
University of Nevada-Reno Issues Statement Supporting Student Walkouts
The University of Nevada issued a statement supportive of students who want to participate in a March 14th national school walkout, as a protest to congressional inaction regarding gun violence. President Marc Johnson says, we wish to stress that as an institution, there will be no negative fallout for students who participate in peaceful and…… MORE
Man Arrested After Burglaries at Carson City Bowling Center
Carson City investigators say they’ve caught the suspect in the break-in at Carson Lanes Bowling Center. They say the suspect, 25 year old Lee Lawson, hid inside as the business was closing, enjoyed some food and alcohol, and left with a lap top, some cash, blank checks and some documents. Then Monday morning it was…… MORE
