By Scott Sonner Associated Press RENO — Sen. Kamala Harris, D-California, told supporters in the early caucus state of Nevada Thursday she expects impeachment proceedings to move quickly in the House because of growing evidence President Donald Trump has committed crimes against the United States. “I don’t think it’s going to take very long because it’s a pretty tight … [Read more...]
October 2, 2019
Controversial Wild Horse Plan Headed to Senate Floor
By Scott Sonner Associated Press RENO — Congress is closer to approving a contentious wild horse initiative backed by national animal welfare groups and the livestock industry but condemned by leaders of the largest and oldest coalition of mustang advocates in the West. The Senate Appropriations Committee approved $35 million last week for the program supported by an … [Read more...]
Nevada News Briefs
Associated Press Reno Pedestrian Dead, Pickup Sought in Hit-and-Run RENO — Reno police are investigating a hit-and-run accident that killed a man who apparently had laid down in the middle of a street on the edge of downtown. Police say they are looking for a light-colored, full-sized pickup similar to a Dodge Ram that fled the scene near East Fourth Street and … [Read more...]
Las Vegas Massacre Anniversary Sparks Debate on Gun Control
By Ken Ritter and Michelle L. Price Associated Press LAS VEGAS — In the two years since the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history, the federal government and states have tightened some gun regulations. But advocates say they’re frustrated that more hasn’t been done since 58 people died at a concert on the Las Vegas Strip, and that mass shootings keep … [Read more...]
Candidate Season
South Bend, Indiana mayor Pete Buttigieg held a rally at Sparks High School Saturday. The Democratic presidential candidate spoke in front of around 800 attendees about his campaign and the importance of Nevada voters. The mayor held a Q&A session that was briefly cut short by a power outage before supporters used their cell phone lights to power the way until the lights … [Read more...]
City of Sparks Installs Pedestrian Safety Flags on Vista Boulevard
The city of Sparks is installing pedestrian safety flags at various Vista Blvd. intersections for increased pedestrian visibility and safety. The project is part of an overall Be Safe! Be Seen! campaign brought before the Sparks City Council by girl scouts from Troop 1019. “The Girl Scouts reached out to us about installing pedestrian flagging to make certain … [Read more...]
Spanish Springs Picks up Big Win at Home; Reed Drops Second Straight
Spanish Springs picked up a big win Friday night and evened their record in the process when they knocked off Bishop Manogue at home. 28-19. It was the third straight win for the Cougars and they got another strong performance by quarterback Tristan Szabo. The junior passed for 338 yards and threw four touchdowns as the Cougs did most of their damage through the air. … [Read more...]