A bill that would crack down on anyone involved in sex trafficking, including drivers, is being debated at the state Capital. Senator Pat Spearman is behind SB 488. It would penalize someone who serves as the the driver who knowingly takes people to illegal prostitution rings. Victim advocates and airline providers support the measure. Opponents…… MORE
Nevada Assemblyman Holding Healthcare Town Hall
Assemblyman Mike Sprinkle will be leading a town hall discussion on health care with other legislators from Washoe County Saturday at 10 a.m. at the University of Nevada’s Davidson Math and Science Center. The event is hosted by the Children’s Advocacy Alliance and is open to the public, its aimed at starting a dialogue about…… MORE
Nevada Highway Patrol Investigating Fatal Accident on U.S. 50
A driver was killed Wednesday after crashing their Kia into the back end of a loaded dump truck. It happened just before 1 o’clock on U-S 50 just outside of Dayton. What caused the accident remains under investigation.… MORE
Judge Orders Release of Video Depicting Washoe County Inmate’s Death
Washoe District Judge Jerome Polaha has ordered the release of a video showing a struggle between Washoe County Deputies and an inmate that led to the inmate’s death last year. The Judge ruled the public has the right to see the video under the state’s public records law, but ordered the faces of deputies involved…… MORE
Three Local Men Accused of Robbery, One of Sex Assault
Reno police arrested three men who admitted trying to rob a woman at gunpoint, and forcing her to commit sex acts early Wednesday morning on the 100 block of Hubbard Way. Following the sexual assault, the suspects fled east on Hubbard. The victim ran to a nearby business and reported the crime. Several officers converged…… MORE
Solar Company Having Big Impact in Nevada
Sempra Renewables says studies conducted by the University of Nevada, Reno, have determined the company’s Copper Mountain Solar complex outside Boulder City, will produce more than $2.5 billion in economic benefit to the region’s economy over a 26-year period. Comprising four solar installations, the Copper Mountain Solar complex is one of the nation’s largest photovoltaic…… MORE
Nevada Dems Pushing For Gun Regulations
Nevada Senate democrats say they want to fix what they call the “Roberson gun loophole,” that allows some stalkers and domestic abusers to buy guns. The bill, SB 124 was presented by Senator Pat Spearman. Democratic Party Spokesman Stewart Boss says Senator Michael Robersons loophole protects stalkers and domestic abusers instead of defending the safety…… MORE
Historic University Building to Reopen
A building that first opened at the University of Nevada Campus in 1920 as the “Teacher’s Training College,” is re-opening April 13. The Thompson Building has undergone extensive seismic retrofitting and rehabilitation over the past year. UNR President Marc Johnson says the re-opening is a demonstration of their committment to the historical nature of the…… MORE
Federal Agents, Local Police Raid Apartment Complexes
The FBI working with local authorities launched a search warrant operation at apartment complexes in northwest Reno and Sun Valley. The FBI Safe Streets Task Force operation took place this morning at the Aviana at Tuscany complex on Mae Anne Avenue and at the Sierra Point complex on El Rancho Drive. The FBI told KOLO…… MORE
Congressman Amodei and Senator Heller Hosting a Townhall Next Week
Congressman Mark Amodei and Senator Dean Heller are hosting a townhall next week to discuss issues that are on the minds of many, including the hot button topics of immigration and healthcare. If you go, you can ask them anything, including topics like international relations and sanctuary cities. Reno just proclaimed itself a “welcoming city,”…… MORE
