No major incidents were reported during the New Year’s Eve celebrations in downtown Reno Sunday night, but out of the thousands of people enjoying the night, 14 were arrested. … MORE
Nevada’s Metropolitan Areas Setting Employment Records
As of November 2017 Nevada’s major metropolitan areas continued to set state employment records. The Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation says since November 2016, the total number of jobs created in Nevada rose 2.7 percent to more than 35,000 positions. Chief Economist Bill Anderson says all metro areas experienced job growth over the…… MORE
Brothel Owner Suing Nye County Commissioner
Las Vegas Sun is reporting brothel owner Dennis Hof is one of three people suing Nye County Commissioner “Butch” Borasky over comments made at a board meeting. Hof, Nye County Republican Party Chairman Joseph Burdzinski and Donald Cox, the husband of Nye County Commissioner Donna Cox, filed a complaint with the Fifth Judicial Court in…… MORE
Large Power Outage in Downtown Reno
A large power outtage affected about 8,000 NV energy customers last evening as folks were preparing for New Year’s Eve celebrations. The outtage began around 5:17pm and the lights were out at the Reno Arch and some of the downtown casinos. Crews repaired what they said was an equipment problem. The majority of the power…… MORE
Two Casino Guards Killed in Las Vegas
(KOH) – As Las Vegas Metro police gear up with higher security for the New Year’s Eve celebration tomorrow, two security guards have been fatally shot at a locals casino west of the strip. Around 6:30 this morning, one male and one female security guard both in their 40’s were investigating a disturbance in a…… MORE
Flu Season Hitting Peak in Nevada
Washoe County Health Officials continue to recommend flu shots, as the flu season hits its peak. The CDC says Nevada is among ten states experiencing high influenza illnesses. Three people in Washoe County have died from the flu this season. The CDC recommends people at high risk for complications from the flu be treated with…… MORE
Kirsten Lobato Will Be Freed From Prison After a Decade
No comment from Clark County D.A. Steve Wolfsen, after a Las Vegas judge dismissed the case against Kirstin Blaise Lobato, who spent more than a decade behind bars for the killing of a homeless man whose penis was cut off. In a one-page order, Chief Judge Elizabeth Gonzalez ordered Lobato released from the Nevada Department…… MORE
Gang Member Draws Stiff Sentence for Murder
A gang member who was on the lam since a 2009 murder, has been sentenced to life in prison, with a possibility of parole after 32 years. 31 year old Miguel Antonio Padron pleaded guilty in September to the shooting death of a woman, and the wounding of her son, apparently a rival gang associate.…… MORE
Washoe County Won’t Take Your Property Taxes Early
Unlike counties in other states, Washoe County won’t take your early property tax payment so you can avoid the cap next year.… MORE
AT&T Offering a Reward For Information About Theft Suspects
AT&T is offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the people responsible for stealing catalytic converters from its company vehicles. The thefts happened at field operating centers in Reno and in 11 California cities including Redding, Auburn, Placerville, and Yuba City, since November. Thieves go after catalytic converters for…… MORE
