The Nevada Legislature’s emergency special session grew contentious Thursday during middle-of-the-night sparring over a proposal to cap tax deductions for mining businesses. The bill passed through the Assembly on a party line vote but fell one vote short of passing in the Senate, where a two-thirds majority is needed to increase taxes. The deduction cap … Read more
Washoe County Sheriff Deputies arrested Willard “Ross” Brymer, 53, for trespassing and prolific illegal dumping in the roadway of Klondike Drive at Aloha Way. For at least one year, Brymer lived in an illegally dumped recreational vehicle/camper on a half-mile stretch of Klondike Drive. Brymer was additionally charged as an ex-felon failing to register his … Read more
A woman who beat her parents to death in Sparks and set their home on fire was sentenced to two consecutive life sentences in prison without a chance for parole. Alexis Cynthia Alegria, 31, was also sentenced June 26 to 5 years to 15 years in prison for arson to run consecutive to the murder … Read more
Nevada Health Response reported new COVID-19 cases for a total of 30,468 in the state, 849 additional cases reported from the previous day. Also reporting that 618 people have died from the virus statewide, an increase of six deaths reported from the day before. One new death reported on Wednesday a man in his 70s … Read more
First comes fire-then comes the flood threat. Douglas County emergency officials are warning residents near Gardnerville, who were in the path of the Numbers Fire to gear up for possible flooding. They say fish Springs and Ruhenstroth are areas of concern after the fire burned bushes, trees, and shrubs that would normally keep debris from … Read more
Reno and Sparks police and the Washoe County sheriff’s office align over a new policy for officer-involved shootings. All three agencies say they will release body camera footage of these incidents to the public within two weeks of an incident. If an investigation takes longer, they’ll announce that to the public.
Bars are expressing frustration that they’re being shut down a second time by Governor Steve Sisolak’s orders as COVID-19 spreads. They’re getting creative by offering curbside bottled cocktails to-go. But more than three dozen have filed a lawsuit against the state, claiming the second shutdown violates their rights. The state has declined comment.
The state says more businesses are complying with COVID-19 regulations. Data collected during follow-up site visits by OSHA found 88 percent of 73 businesses are now following the rules. Eight businesses in northern Nevada could face citations for non-compliance.
Reno firefighters say fireworks likely sparked a small brush fire in south Reno. They were called to an area outside the Verge Apartments Tuesday night. They say the fire burned about a quarter-acre. No one was hurt. They’re reminding you fireworks are illegal in Nevada, and very dangerous in the dry conditions we’re experiencing.
Washoe County sees two more COVID-19 deaths. The deaths include a man in his 90s and a woman in her 80s; both had underlying health conditions. The area saw 27 new cases and 62 recoveries. The Health District says the largest growth of cases is in people ages 20 to 29.