By Scott Sonner Associated Press RENO — A Reno police officer was justified when he fatally shot a gunman who held a woman hostage and fired nearly 50 shots from an eighth-floor condominium overlooking the downtown casino district nearly two years ago, the district attorney said in a final report made public Friday about the shooting. No one was hit by bullets when … [Read more...]
Warren aims to build appeal in Republican strongholds
By Will Weissert Associated Press CARSON CITY,— Elizabeth Warren was greeted by Republican activists chanting “Stop impeachment!” as she strode toward baggage claim at a Nevada airport. There were more protesters at a Carson Center rec center where she spoke, including one atop hay bales yelling “Trump 2020” until he was hoarse. And during her speech, Warren was … [Read more...]
Community newspapers: A source of pride
Local newspapers — which can be found in almost every community and every state — remain as an important source in gathering and reporting news from the smallest of communities to the sprawling metropolis of Las Vegas. More than 1,300 daily newspapers still bring the news to millions of readers in the United States, while more than 7,000 non-daily newspapers serve … [Read more...]
Great Basin Brewery hosts ‘Supper in the Streets’
On the evening of September 21, Great Basin Brewing company hosted their first inaugural Supper in the Streets, a family style dinner featuring food sourced from local farms, ranches, and businesses. Head chef James Garza at the Great Basin in Reno was the mastermind behind the night’s incredible menu featuring a five-course meal served with Great Basin beer and local … [Read more...]
Release: Attorney releases statement on former Galena football player’s suit against coach, principal, school district
Galena football coach Steve Struzyk being sued by former players, statement from player's attorney Terri Keyser-Cooper On January 4, 2017, Plaintiffs Mateo Lemus, Bryan Madison, and Jake Berger, all former varsity football captains at Galena High School, sued Head Coach Steve Struzyk, Principal Tom Brown, and the Washoe County School District in federal court. In this First … [Read more...]
Norvell introduced as new Nevada football coach
Extensive coaching history includes stops at Texas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, UCLA; In NFL with Oakland Raiders, Indianapolis Colts The University of Nevada introduced Jay Norvell as its next football coach on Friday afternoon in a press conference held in Mackay Stadium’s Basin Street Club. Norvell, 53, brings a 31-year coaching career featuring stops at some of the … [Read more...]
Sessions’ $1 million donation to fund upgraded practice facility for Pack hoops
Former Wolf Pack star and current Charlotte Hornets point guard Ramon Sessions has donated $1 million towards the development of a basketball practice facility on the University of Nevada campus, the Wolf Pack athletics department announced Tuesday afternoon. The Ramon Sessions Basketball Performance Center will be housed at what is currently Lombardi Recreation Center, just … [Read more...]
Pack Notebook: Nevada falls at Purdue, 24-14
Nevada gave Purdue a fight on Saturday on the road but came up short, 24-14. The loss leaves the Wolf Pack 2-2, 0-0 heading into Mountain West play. Nevada goes to Hawaii on Saturday in the conference opener. Kick is at 9 p.m. Notes: -Jerico Richardson extended his streak of consecutive games with a reception to 23. He finished with four catches for 35 … [Read more...]