A Reno man has been found guilty of trying to kill another man with a machete. 45-year-old Celestin Tappin was convicted of using a machete to hack his roommate multiple times during a December 2016 argument in their Reno home. The victim sustained deep wounds to his head, face and arms that caused severe bleeding.…… MORE
California Wants More Influential Primary
Lawmakers in both chambers of the Legislature are moving forward with efforts to move up California’s June presidential primary elections. The State Senate passed a bill to move the primary to the third Tuesday in March. The state Assembly voted to move the primary to the first Tuesday after the first Monday in March.… MORE
Governor Sandoval Opposes Trump Care
Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval says he remains opposed to the republican health care plan passed by the house Thursday. The Republican governor said in a statement he will continue to stand with Nevadans, and work with Sen. Dean Heller on the issue of health care reform.… MORE
Accused South Tahoe Embezzler Turns Himself In
The president of South Lake Tahoe’s Pop Warner Football program has turned himself in. Police issued a warrant for 25 year old Christopher Klug, he’s accused of embezzling from the program. Klug was appointed to lead the program earlier this year. Investigators say he’d been dodging them since the investigation into the thefts started.… MORE
Northern Nevada Honors Law Enforcement Officers
The 20th annual Nevada Law Enforcement Officers Memorial was held at the state capital, in honor of 130 Nevada Peace Officers who has given their lives in the line of duty. The memorial was preceded by a relay, with officers from 50 agencies, handing off batons between Las Vegas and Carson City. The most recent…… MORE
Marijuana Sales Expected This Summer
Nevada remains on track for a July 1st start date for sales of recreational marijuana. The state Department of Taxation has created a temporary “Early Start” licensing plan and expects to finalize it next week. Applications from licensed medical marijuana dispensaries are due by the end of the month. While the plan is for a…… MORE
Mosquito Season is Here, Keep Yourself Protected
Thanks to all the water everywhere, we’re in store for an extreme mosquito season. Emergency management teams across Nevada are warning residents to get ready for the nasty critters by removing any standing water from you property as soon as possible. Not only do they leave a bite, with the itchy side effects, but they’re…… MORE
Insulin Bill Passes Out of Committee With Some Changes
A weakened bill that seeks to control the high cost of insulin passed out of committee. Senate Bill 265 passed the Senate Health and Human Services Committee by a vote of 4-1. Over the weekend Senator Yvanna Cancela, the bill’s sponsor; learned a provision forcing drug makers to give rebates to diabetics or their insurance…… MORE
Counterfeiting Couple Arrested in Carson City
A Carson City man and woman have been arrested on counterfeiting charges following a five month investigation by the US Secret Service and the Carson City Sheriff’s Office. Melanie Lynn Taylor and Paul Kenneth Mattheson were indicted by a federal grand jury late last March for manufacturing, passing, possessing and conspiracy to make and pass…… MORE
Victim in Reno Shooting Dies From His Injuries
Reno Police say the man shot in broad daylight at Hubbard and Wrondel Way yesterday in Reno has died from his injuries. He has been identified as 24 year old Hugo Lozano-Back Jr. Police say Lozano-Back Jr. was shot multiple times around 4:30 yesterday afternoon and was unresponsive when officers arrived. He was transported to…… MORE
