Associated Press Washoe deputy justified in fatal shooting of Sparks suspect RENO — The Washoe County district attorney has cleared a sheriff’s deputy of any wrongdoing in the fatal shooting of a suspect who was trying to steal a shotgun from the deputy’s patrol car. District Attorney Chris Hicks concluded in a 34-page report released late Friday that Deputy Yancy … [Read more...]
Frontier Airlines adds 7 new routes
Associated Press Low-fare carrier Frontier Airlines has announced it will launch seven new routes out of Las Vegas. The Denver-based airline said Tuesday new nonstop routes to and from McCarran International Airport for routes to places like Miami, Los Angeles and Reno, Nevada. Nonstop routes also were added to Phoenix, Seattle, Portland, Oregon, and Santa Ana, … [Read more...]
Reno 1868 FC moves into second place after win
Reno 1868 FC moved into second place in the USL’s Western Conference tonight with a 2-0 win over rival Sacramento Republic FC. Reno (8-4-5) now sports 29 points, trailing Phoenix Rising FC for first in the conference. Reno moves to 5-1-3 at home, with two of the last three home wins coming by way of a shutout. “It was a good win,” said head coach Ian Russell. “I thought we … [Read more...]
New Nevada law restores right to vote for ex-felons
By Michelle L. Price Associated Press Nevada has restored voting rights to ex-felons, putting the state in line with at least a dozen other states that automatically grant voting rights to people once they are released from prison. Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford said at a news conference Monday in Las Vegas that voting is an important part of re-integrating into … [Read more...]
Cron, Tomas to take part in home run derby
Reno Aces infielder Kevin Cron and outfielder Yasmany Tomas have committed to participate in the Triple-A Home Run Derby on July 8 at Southwest University Park in El Paso, Texas. The derby kicks off three days of festivities during Minor League Baseball’s premier event - the 2019 Triple-A Baseball All-Star Game - hosted by the El Paso Chihuahuas. Cron is the Pacific Coast … [Read more...]
Crews contain small brush fire in northwest Reno
Associated Press RENO — Fire crews contained a small brush fire in northwest Reno. Authorities say the fire burned about 5 acres (2 hectares) last Tuesday before crews stopped the progress at the former Northgate Golf Course east of the Somersett development. There’ve been no reports of any injuries or structure damage since the flames were first reported at about … [Read more...]
Natural causes, not mining fatality, caused death in Nevada
Associated Press EUREKA — Federal safety regulators say a death reported as a mining fatality in Nevada earlier this year was the result of natural causes. The U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration rescinded its findings last week in the May 13 death of 57-year-old Dean Pilcher of Eureka, Colorado. The agency said he died from natural causes when the 50-ton … [Read more...]