A 48-year-old Las Vegas man was arrested Feb. 6 in Carson City on suspicion of felony vehicle burglary, misdemeanor disorderly conduct, and affray, according to a Carson City Sheriff’s Office booking report. Deputies arrested Jonathan Vazquez following an investigation into an incident reported at a hotel on Hospitality Way. According to the report, deputies responded…

The Reno Police Department’s Traffic Division issued 100 citations and 24 warnings during pedestrian safety enforcement operations conducted throughout January. Eight officers participated in the enforcement efforts, focusing on designated Pedestrian Safety Zones in downtown Reno as well as other areas known for high pedestrian traffic. Officers monitored driver and pedestrian compliance with traffic laws,…

There’s nothing quite like being jolted awake by a smoke detector at one in the morning. It’s like having a fire drill in your pajamas, except you’re the only student, and the building you’re supposed to evacuate is your own house. At first, I thought it was part of a dream. The sharp, shrill beeping…

A recent study from WalletHub has ranked Nevada as one of the least educated states in the country, placing it 46th out of 50. WalletHub evaluated states on 18 factors, including educational attainment, school quality, and achievement gaps across gender and race. The study highlights the strong link between education and economic opportunity, noting that…

New research shows that rents in Reno have increased 5.8% over the past year, according to data from the Nevada State Apartment Association. The average asking rent in the city is now $1,727, just $40 below the national average. Reno’s rental market remains strong, with an occupancy rate of 91.2%, up from 87% a year…

Nevada Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar warned Monday that proposed federal legislation requiring proof of citizenship to register or vote could create chaos and disenfranchise residents in the state. The act, set to be taken up in Congress after passing the House in 2025 but failing in the Senate, is backed by Republicans who say…

U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen is demanding the resignation of Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick following revelations that he visited Jeffrey Epstein’s private island in 2012. Lutnick had previously stated that he cut off all contact with the convicted sex trafficker after Epstein’s 2005 conviction. Newly released files, however, indicate that Lutnick maintained contact well after…

A Carson City judge has directed the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to turn over all communications with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for a private review. The order follows a lawsuit by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) alleging the DMV failed to release public records related to its interactions with ICE.…

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has confirmed it will not conduct operations on Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribal lands, according to Tribal Chairman Steven Wadsworth. In a letter to community members on Monday, Wadsworth said he met with Nevada’s ICE Supervisory Agent, fellow Chairman Daryl Gardipe of the Reno Sparks Indian Colony, and other tribal…

A Montana woman is facing multiple charges after allegedly pointing a loaded gun at a Nevada state trooper during a traffic stop early Sunday morning. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) arrested 51-year-old Barbara Lu after Trooper K. Ducut fired a single shot at her vehicle. According to the LVMPD arrest report, the incident…