Eric Buhl of Carson City has been sentenced to life in prison for the death of a toddler left in his care last March. He will be eligible for parole after 20 years. Buhl pleaded guilty to first-degree murder for death of the two-year-old left in his care. He originally told the judge the internal…… MORE
RGJ: Heller Faces Questions About Unlicensed Business
The Reno Gazette Journal is reporting, Senator Dean Heller has been running a hay business in Smith Valley, without a state business license. The paper says Heller has reported about 169 thousand dollars in income between 2011 and 2016. The RGJ says Heller got a state business license last week, but had argued the multi…… MORE
Reward Offered to Catch a Cigarette Thief
The Reno-Sparks Indian Tribal Police are asking for community help in identifying a person of interest in two recent thefts at a Colony Smoke Shop. RSIC Sgt. Lance Avansino said that in the last week, a white man about 5-foot-9, has stolen several cartons of cigarettes from the Tribe’s shop at 901 Golden Ln., in Reno.…… MORE
Elko Says No to Medical Marijuana Patients
Elko is continuing a ban on both recreational and medical marijuana dispensaries, despite a two and a half hour public hearing filled with personal testimonies from medical users. The Elko Daily Free Press reports a dozen letters were read and a dozen spoke at the meeting, all but two advocated for medical marijuana. Some said…… MORE
Flu Deaths Continue in Washoe County, U.S.
The Washoe Health District is now reporting 20 deaths attributed to the flu this winter flu season, with 4,352 cases of influenza reported as of February 14th. This as the federal government reports the flu vaccine is one of the worst performing ever, providing only 36% protection.… MORE
Reno City Council Votes 6-1 in Favor of The StoneGate Development
The StoneGate development was approved with a 6 to 1 vote by Reno City Council Wednesday. Councilwoman Jenny Breckhus was the sole “no” vote. The 1,738-acre master planned community will include 4,100 homes and apartments, parks, open space, and shopping. Developers say they are working with the Nevada Department of Transportation to improve infrastructure before…… MORE
Washoe County Dealing With an Outbreak of Dog Flu
Take precautions in the midst of what vets are calling a dog flu outbreak in Washoe County.… MORE
Road Rage Driver Arrested by Off-Duty Deputy in Sparks
An off-duty Washoe County Sheriff’s Office deputy witnessed a road rage incident on Greg Street in Sparks Wednesday afternoon, and made an arrest. 29-year-old Robert Mosher was booked on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, misdemeanor battery, and resisting. The incident happened about 2:45 p.m. near South Rock Boulevard and involved three drivers. Police…… MORE
Reno Woman Convicted on Felony Child Abuse Charges
30 year old Lashae Gallon of Reno has been convicted on felony child abuse charges that date to December 2015. The abuse left a 23 month-old boy boy with a major head injury and permanent brain damage. Gallon was taking care of four children and claimed two of the children fell out of a crib…… MORE
Fire in Central Reno Likely Human-Caused
The Reno Fire Department says a fire in central Reno was likely human-caused. The fire was reported around 4:45 a.m. Wednesday in the area of Sage and Fourth Streets. Reno Fire says it happened in a lot where the city stores abandoned vehicles. Fire crews say when they arrived, a boat and two RVs were…… MORE
