Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Captain Dan Coverley has announced his intention to run for Sheriff next year. Sheriff Ron Pierini, who announced he will not to seek a sixth term in office, endorsed Coverley as his preference to head the office he has led for the last 21 years. Coverley, a 22-year veteran of law…… MORE
Nevada Settles With Nonprofit That Claimed to Help Veterans
Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt, along with 23 states, announced a settlement with VietNow National Headquarters, Inc., an Illinois nonprofit corporation that claimed to help local veterans. The organization VietNow will be dissolved. Since March 2015, VietNow, also known as Veterans Now, had been raising money using deceptive telemarketing. They told potential donors that VietNow…… MORE
Nearly 50 Cases of Meningitis Reported in Washoe County Since June
Washoe County Health District reports 47 cases of meningitis so far since July 15th, an increase from 30 cases reported in October. Phil Ulibarri says three viruses are connected to the outbreak, and that the county is working with the Centers for Disease Control. 43 of the patients have required hospitalization. 75% are children, according…… MORE
Church Pastor Accused of Robbing Henderson Casino
A man has been arrested in Henderson, after allegedly robbing the same casino three times. Police say Gregory Bolusan robbed the cage at M Resort at gunpoint once each of the last three months. The last netted him 33 thousand dollars October 28th. He was caught that time by Casino security. The gun he carried…… MORE
Teen Charged With Stealing Multiple Vehicles, Eluding Police
A teen has been arrested, accused of stealing at least three vehicles and running from police. The first theft happened around 10:15 p.m. Tuesday. Police responded to the 11000 block of Zeolite Drive in Stead, where a vehicle had been taken. Later in the night, officers found the vehicle and the suspect in the area…… MORE
Nevada Dems Asking Federal Court to Block Recall Efforts
Nevada Democrats are asking a federal court to block recall efforts targeting three state senators, before a special election can be scheduled. The request for a preliminary injunction was filed in a Las Vegas federal court. The filing requests that the court sets an expedited schedule with time for hearing and ruling on granting the…… MORE
Nevada Connections Academy Allowed to Keep Its Charter
The Nevada State Public Charter School Authority has made an agreement with Nevada Connections Academy, to keep its charter for two more years to give the school time to raise its graduation rate. NCA is an online charter school that is a traditional public school alternative for students K-12. According to NCA, the Authority has…… MORE
Home Prices Rising in Reno, Sparks, Washoe County
The Reno-Sparks Association of Realtors released its October 2017 report on existing home sales in Washoe County, including median sales price. During October the median sales price in Washoe County was $348,450; an increase of 12 percent from October 2016. The median sales price in Reno jumped 15% to $363,250; Sparks median sales price was…… MORE
Record High Graduation Rate For Student-Athletes at UNR
Student-athletes at the University of Nevada are graduating at a record-high rate of 81 percent, according to the NCAA’s Graduation Success Rate report. The record shows a two-point rise from last year’s score of 79 percent. Athletics director Doug Knuth says our student-athletes strive for excellence in competition and in the classroom, and we are…… MORE
Reno Crews Knock Down Fire at Abandoned House
The Reno Fire Department is investigating what led to a fire at a house near the intersection of Moana and Neil Road. Flames were first reported about 12:30PM Wednesday. The house was boarded up and unoccupied. It started in a shed on the property and spread through weeds and other growth.… MORE
