The Nevada Highway Patrol is investigating a crash last night involving a Lyon County Sheriff’s deputy in a patrol cruiser. According to investigators, the deputy hit a small group of horses on US 50 in Dayton at the intersection with Enterprise. The deputy was taken by ground ambulance to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The…… MORE
Placer County Sheriff’s Office Release Name of Man Shot by Deputy
The Placer County Sheriff’s Office has released the name of a man shot by a deputy early Sunday at North Lake Tahoe. 47-year-old Samuel Kolb of San Mateo’s condition has not been released, but he’s still in the hospital, and will be charged when he’s released with attempted homicide and assault on a peace officer.…… MORE
Another Earthquake Hits South Reno
A magnitude-2.8 earthquake was reported last night northeast of Galena High School in south Reno, by the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake was recorded just before 7:25 pm. No damage reported. According to the Nevada Seismological Laboratory website, dozens of earthquakes have been recorded in the area since January 11th.… MORE
Group Demands Board of Trustees Reinstate Suspended Wooster Coach
More than a hundred parents, coaches, teachers, and students packed the Washoe County School District offices yesterday afternoon demanding justice for Coach Ron Malcolm. Allegations of racist comments made to a student-athlete last month forced the district to relieve him of his coaching duties at Wooster High. His supporters commandeered the Board of Trustees regular…… MORE
New Prophet Chosen for LDS Church
Russell M. Nelson is the new leader of the Mormon Church. Nelson is a 93 year old retired heart surgeon, and was the senior member of the chuch’s Quorom of 12 apostles. He is now considered the “Prophet, Seer and Revelator” of the 16 million member Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. The…… MORE
Dem Candidate for Gov Has Big Warchest
Democratic candidate for Governor, Steve Sisolak raised over $2.5 million in 2017, and starts the new year with $5.75 million cash-on-hand. That outpaces Republican opponent Adam Laxalt by nearly 2-1 margin. Sisolak’s Communications Director Barb Solish says the strong support demonstrates Nevadans are ready for a Democratic governor who will fight for better schools, good…… MORE
Douglas County Man Sent to Hospital After Hash Oil Explosion
A man was sent to the hospital Sunday with third degree burns after a butane hash oil explosion that led to an apartment fire. The incident at the Stodick Apartments occurred around 2:30 pm according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s office. The unidentified burn victim was airflighted to Renown, where his condition at this time…… MORE
Former Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio is Coming to Northern Nevada
Former Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio is coming to Northern Nevada. Arpaio is scheduled to speak at the Douglas County Central Committee’s annual Lincoln-Reagan Dinner February 18th, and tickets are available now. The controversial ex-lawman was sheriff of Maircopa County, Arizona for over two decades, and is now running for a US. Senate seat on the…… MORE
Gardnerville Man Arrested For Domestic Battery
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office have arrested a Gardnerville man after he allegedly battered his girlfriend, including possibly dislocating her shoulder. 51-year-old Thomas Sims was booked on suspicion of domestic battery, battery causing substantial bodily harm and false imprisonment. The sheriff’s office went to a home in the 3000 block of Pinenut Road in Gardnerville…… MORE
Sparks Police Release Photo of Burglary Suspect
The Sparks Police Department has asked for the public’s help finding a man who committed a burglary at the Nugget Resort Casino January 14th. The man is also suspected of fraudulent use of a credit card.… MORE
