Tom Darby Sun Valley, Nev. — A Sun Valley man is in jail on multiple felony charges following a domestic violence incident involving a firearm on Dec. 5, the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office reported. Deputies responded to a Sun Valley residence after receiving a report of an assault with a deadly weapon. Investigators learned that…

Tom Darby The State of Nevada has officially joined the FBI-led Las Vegas Cyber Task Force, a multi-agency effort aimed at tackling cyber-enabled crimes, including online fraud, cryptocurrency scams, and digital intrusions. The Nevada Attorney General’s Office has assigned a full-time investigator to the task force, allowing cybercrime complaints to be directly referred and coordinated…

Tom Darby Nevada health officials want the federal government allow SNAP recipients to purchase hot prepared foods while prohibiting sugary drinks, energy drinks, and candy. The Nevada Department of Human Services said the proposal, if approved by the USDA, could take effect in February 2028. Under current SNAP rules, recipients cannot buy items considered unhealthy,…

Tom Darby Las Vegas, Nev. — A Las Vegas man accused of killing his 75-year-old grandmother told police he heard “AI voices” that prompted the attack, according to a newly obtained arrest report. Officers with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department responded around 8:17 a.m. on Dec. 29, 2025, on East Desert Inn Road for…

Tom Darby A woman accused of abandoning her newborn baby in a dumpster at a Sun Valley apartment complex last summer has pleaded not guilty and is going to trial. Taylour Sierra Dickinson, 28, entered a not guilty plea in Washoe District Court and was rearraigned after her case was bound over to the new…

Tom Darby Carson City, Nev. — Nevada is earning national recognition for its business climate, ranking among the top states for business strength in a 2025 report published by Area Development in partnership with Chmura Economics & Analytics. According to the Governor’s Office of Economic Development, the report highlights Nevada’s strong performance across multiple metropolitan…

Tom Darby Sparks, Nev. — A Sparks man has been convicted of stalking, constituting domestic violence, following a series of messages and repeated visits that began with a woman’s call to 9-1-1, city officials said. The Sparks City Attorney’s Office announced that prosecutors secured a conviction against Danny Robello on a first-offense stalking charge. The…

Tom Darby Carson City, Nev. — Nevada’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell slightly to 5.2 percent in November 2025, down 0.1 percentage points from September, according to the Nevada Department of Employment, Training, and Rehabilitation’s latest economic report. During the same period, the state’s labor force grew by 9,985 workers. State officials noted that comparisons…

Tom Darby Reno, Nev. — Students, families, and staff across the Washoe County School District now have expanded access to mental health and substance use support through a new partnership funded by the city of Reno. WCSD has partnered with Care Solace, a no-cost service that helps individuals quickly connect with mental health providers and…

Tom Darby Reno, Nev. — Reno police arrested three people in connection with a shooting that occurred Monday morning on West 5th Street, authorities said. Officers with the Reno Police Department responded to reports of shots fired at about 9:40 a.m. on Jan. 5 at 255 West 5th Street after multiple callers contacted dispatch. When…