A former assemblyman is launching a recall effort against State Senator Joyce Woodhouse. Stephen Silberkraus, his wife, and David Satory of Henderson filed the recall petition August 2nd. The reason for the recall? So far none has been mentioned. State Democrats have commented, Senate Leader Aaron Ford call it a “Pitiful attempt to subvert the…… MORE
Reno Fire Knock Down Three Structure Fires
Reno Fire Department responded to more than 70 calls for service between 8:00 a.m. and about 4:30pm Thursday, putting it on pace to respond to more than 175 calls for service in a 24 hour period. Reno firefighters have responded to and extinguished three structure fires and numerous vehicle accidents throughout the city of Reno.…… MORE
Have You Seen These Suspects?
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help finding suspects wanted in connection with an Incline Village residential burglary that happened April 27th. Someone broke into the Lake Tahoe home and took credit cards and the people shown in the photographs just released, used those stolen credit cards at businesses in Crystal…… MORE
Taxes the Topic at Next Republican Men’s Club Lunch
If higher taxes and the prospect of even higher taxes bug you, you’ll want to attend the next luncheon of the Republican Men’s Club of Northern Nevada. The topic is, “Taxes, Taxes and More Taxes.” Their special guests include Randi Thompson of the National Federation of Independent Business and Peter Krueger who many know as…… MORE
Flash Flooding Won’t Catch The City of Sparks by Surprise
With continued thunderstorm activity predicted throughout the week, the city of Sparks is preparing for any potential flash-flooding. Utility Manager Andrew Hummell says they are closely monitoring the weather and flood-prone areas in Sparks. Maintenance crews are on standby in case any debris clean-up or road closures are needed. Drivers are asked to report any…… MORE
Carjacker At The Center of Amber Alert Indicted in Federal Court
A Sparks carjacking suspect has been indicted. 28-year-old Andrew Brigman of Utah was charged in federal court with one count each of carjacking, use of a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence, and felon in possession of a firearm. July 16th, troopers with the Colorado State Patrol found a car that…… MORE
Life Sentence For Sun Valley Man Who Killed Teen
A Sun Valley man received a life sentence for second degree murder in the death of a 16-year-old Sun Valley boy. Jonathan Zurisday Jaramillo was 18 years old when he shot and killed Gerardo Reyes Oct. 9th, 2015, in Sun Valley. Reyes had been at a bonfire in the backyard of an Igloo Street home…… MORE
Suit Claims Hostile Working Environment at The City of Reno
The RGJ is reporting two of the women behind accusations of sexual harassment, who helped force City Manager Andrew Clinger out of his job are suing the City of Reno. Deanna Geschieder the city’s former communications director, and Maureen McKissick the former assistant to the City Manager say even after Clinger was forced out, the…… MORE
BioFuels Company Moving to Northern Nevada
The state Board of Finance approved issuing $150 million in bonds, to help build a plant at the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center that would turn garbage into jet and diesel fuel. Fulcrum Sierra BioFuels plan is to take trash from a nearby landfill, refine it into sludge and send it to California for final processing into…… MORE
Nevada Treasurer Warns of Unclaimed Property Scam
The Nevada State Treasurer is warning Nevadans about a scam that could be costly. Treasurer Dan Schwartz says the website “neverclaimed.com” wants Nevadans to believe you must pay a fee to retrieve your unclaimed property, but he says that is false. His office works with everyone to return unclaimed property for free, without the help…… MORE
