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Nick Carter can't countersue one rape accuser for defamation, judge rules — but singer is still suing another
Nick Carter is facing complications in three separate legal battles over rape allegations. The Backstreet Boy is being sued by three different women — two in Nevada and one in California — over sexual misconduct allegations, and a Nevada judge ruled in his accusers' favor Tuesday in connection with Carter's countersuit.
Longtime Lahontan Valley News Editor Steve Ranson to be inducted into Nevada Newspaper Hall of Fame
Eight journalists who had a lasting impact in Nevada will be inducted into the Nevada Newspaper Hall of Fame next month, the Nevada Press Foundation announced on Aug. 15. Among them is longtime Lahontan Valley News Editor Steve Ranson. Ranson joins Mary Hausch, Jake Highton, Bill Hughes, Frank McCulloch, Guy...
Man sentenced to life in prison for armed robbery, kidnapping spree near Sparks mall
WASHOE COUNTY, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — A man was sentenced to life in prison in connection with an armed robbery, kidnapping and battery near the Outlets at Legends shopping mall in 2022. Mortillo-Perez, 26, pled guilty to six felony charges: robbery with the use of a...
Sky Tavern to host Onewheel race
RENO, Nev. — Future Motion Inc., the maker of Onewheel, the self-balancing single-wheel electric board, is holding its 2024 Race for the Rail competition. This year’s event will unite 26 of the world’s top Onewheel riders who will race down the slopes of the Sky Tavern Ski Area, vying for the prestigious Race for the Rail trophy and a $10,000 grand prize.
The story of a home in Verdi that was destroyed by the Gold Ranch Fire
Susan Fisher sat at the dining table with her son, his wife and three grandchildren at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 11. When one of Fisher's granddaughters took her usual spot, facing south towards the river, for dinner, she smiled, and moved to different chair. Facing west in her Verdi home, just past Reno along Interstate 80, she saw through a window the black plume of smoke first. ...
From the RN+R: Local businesses make up the character of our region
Have you ever had a retail or restaurant job? Are you among the many Reno residents (the city says 65% work in the “trade and service” sector) who work in the service industry currently?. If you can answer yes to either of those questions, you already know that...
GSR named best overall gaming resort in the nation
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The Grand Sierra Resort in Reno has been named the best overall gaming resort in the nation, according to Casino Player Magazine. The resort collected 16 first place votes in the poll, which asked its respondents which casino is the best in the U.S. They were...
Pulitzer Prize-winning author to headline literary crawl
The Nevada Humanities Literary Crawl returns this year in downtown Reno this October. Headlining as keynote speaker at the event is Anthony Doerr. Doerr is the author of 'All The Light We Cannot See', which spent more than 200 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list and was also adapted into a Netflix show starring Mark Ruffalo and Hugh Laurie.
Las Vegas' Opportunity to Learn from California
A few weeks ago, Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo ran an unusually whiny guest essay in the New York Times. He complained about inflation, interest rates, and increases in housing prices. Most of all, he complained about land use. The federal government controls 80% of the land in Nevada, mostly through...
Olympics spur interest in competitive swimming
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - A visit to his alma mater, Reno High, Olympic medalist Luke Hobson said it was like he never left. But much has happened to the swimmer in the three years since graduating here. A collegiate career, American records and the Olympic Games. “I always hope to...
Paseo Verde dominates first game of Little League World Series as Nevada beats New York 9-1
LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Under the national spotlight on ESPN in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, the Paseo Verde All-Stars have started the Little League World Series victorious. The Henderson squad and Mountain Region champions left no doubt when defeating the New York team out of Staten Island 9-1 on Thursday. Nevada combined for 11 hits, never trailing and taking over the game after a 3-run 3rd inning.
City of Reno debuts the Reno Police Department Public Safety Center
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - After nearly five years of construction, the city of Reno will have its new, 108,000-square-foot Public Safety Center located at 911 Kuenzli Street. In 2019, the city of Reno purchased the building for $8 million. The building, which formerly housed the Reno Gazette-Journal, was significantly remodeled, transforming the structure into a headquarters for the Reno Police Department. $60 million later, the new Public Safety Building is complete.
Southwest Submits Stalking Horse Bid for Nevada Copper
Nevada Copper Corp., which operates the Pumpkin Hollow mine near Yerington, Nevada, has entered a stalking horse asset purchase agreement (APA) with Southwest Critical Materials LLC, an affiliate of Kinterra Capital Corp. Southwest has agreed to purchase substantially all of the assets of the company for $128 million plus an obligation to pay certain cure costs with an adjustment for the assumption of certain liabilities.
Adam Johnson, a Douglas High and Nevada Wolf Pack alum, leads team to LLWS
Every Little Leaguer's dream is to play at the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pa., and while Adam Johnson didn't get to accomplish that, he's doing the next best thing. The Douglas High and University of Nevada graduate has skippered his Henderson-based team to the LLWS with his first...
Reno's former homeless shelter to be converted to 136 units of affordable housing
Plans are in place to convert Reno's former homeless shelter off Fourth Street into 136 units of affordable housing following a narrow vote by the Reno City Council. Ulysses Development Group was chosen as the buyer for the two buildings located at 315 and 335 Record St. The Reno City Council approved in...
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