The Washoe County School District will move forward with plans to study the possibility of building a high school at Wildcreek Golf Course. After all other agencies already approved the project, the RSCVA signed a letter of intent Thursday in support of the project. The school district needs the land currently owned by the county…… MORE
Local Teen Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison For Armed Robbery
The Washoe County District Attorney’s Office has sentenced 16-year-old Steven Murch of Reno, to 15 years in prison for robbing a Lemmon Valley 7-11 employee at gunpoint. Murch was sentenced on Wednesday to a maximum of 10 years in prison for robbery and a consecutive term of 5 years for having used a firearm. Due…… MORE
18-Wheeler Crashes Into Moonlite Bunny Ranch
One person has been arrested after crashing an 18-wheeler into the Moonlite Bunny Ranch east of Carson City. That’s according to Lyon County Sheriff’s deputies who were called to the scene early this morning. At this time it is unclear what caused them to crash. No injuries were reported.… MORE
One Man Hospitalized After Shooting at Downtown Park
One man has been hospitalized after a shooting at a park in downtown Reno. Police say the victim, who was shot in the head, was conscious when they found him at Barbara Bennett Park at Arlington Avenue and the Truckee River. Police say the man in his 20’s was alone in the park just before…… MORE
Two Men in Custody After Shots Fired Outside of Reno Bar
Police say two people are in custody after a gun was fired outside of a bar in downtown Reno last night. Officers responded to the area of Roff Way and W. 1st Street, near the Imperial Bar around 11 o’clock to a call of shots fired. According to police the shooting occurred during a fight…… MORE
Fatal Accident Closes Double R Boulevard and Sandhill Road
The intersection of Double R Boulevard and Sandhill Road in South Reno was closed for eight hour as police investigated a fatal crash involving a small pickup truck and a car. The crash happened just after noon Wednesday. According to Police, the pickup truck was headed east on Sandhill Road, when it collided with a…… MORE
Reward Now Being Offered For Traner Pool Vandalism Suspect
Secret Witness is now offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the man wanted in connection with the vandalism and theft at Traner Swimming Pool last March. Police say Gonzolo Escobar cut copper out of the pool’s boiler and removed several brass plumbing parts. The crime probably yielded Escobar…… MORE
Governor Now Considering Raising Nevada’s Minimum Wage
Governor Brian Sandoval says he is considering raising minimum wages for the first time in seven years amid ongoing negotiations with Democratic leaders in the legislature. The Governor told reporters Wednesday that he wants legislators to rethink Nevada’s overtime laws if the state is going to raise wages. In Nevada, most employers must pay a…… MORE
Attorney General Laxalt Celebrating Signing of Veronica’s Law
Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt is applauding the signing of Assembly Bill 57 into law. The bill, also known as “Veronica’s Law,” is a victim-centered bill that amends current law to ensure that family members are informed of the death of a loved one by the appropriate authorities in a timely manner, and are also…… MORE
Public High Schools Will be Required to Partner With a Community College Under New Law
A new Nevada law will require all public and charter high schools to partner with a community college to offer dual-credit coursework beginning next year. Gov. Brian Sandoval signed Senate Bill 19 on Wednesday at a ceremony for dual-credit students at Western Nevada College. It is one of his priority pieces legislation this session. The…… MORE
