A lawyer for Chelsea Manning says the former intelligence analyst tried to take her own life Wednesday, but was transported to a hospital where she is recovering.Manning has been in jail since May for refusing to testify before a grand jury investigating WikiLeaks.She was scheduled to appear in court in Alexandria, Virginia, on Friday for a hearing on a motion to terminate the civil contempt sanctions stemming from that refusal.Manning served seven years in a military prison for leaking a trove of documents to WikiLeaks before President Barack Obama commuted the remainder of her 35-year...…A lawyer for Chelsea Manning says the former intelligence analyst tried to take her own life Wednesday, but was transported to a hospital where she is recovering.Manning has been in jail since May for refusing to testify before a grand jury investigating WikiLeaks.She was scheduled to appear in court in Alexandria, Virginia, on Friday for a hearing on a motion to terminate the civil contempt sanctions stemming from that refusal.Manning served seven years in a military prison for leaking a trove of documents to WikiLeaks before President Barack Obama commuted the remainder of her 35-year...WW…

A Human Exploitation and Trafficking Unit investigation started in February 2019 led to the arrest Wednesday of a 45-year-old man on charges he solicited a 15-year-old girl for prostitution, the Reno Police Department announced.Michael James Magness was booked into the Washoe County jail on charges of luring a child for sex and engaging a child for the purpose of prostitution.Detectives from the Sparks Police Department and Internet Crimes Against Children task force assisted with the arrest and Magness was taken into custody without incident, police said.Police passed these recommendations...…A Human Exploitation and Trafficking Unit investigation started in February 2019 led to the arrest Wednesday of a 45-year-old man on charges he solicited a 15-year-old girl for prostitution, the Reno Police Department announced.Michael James Magness was booked into the Washoe County jail on charges of luring a child for sex and engaging a child for the purpose of prostitution.Detectives from the Sparks Police Department and Internet Crimes Against Children task force assisted with the arrest and Magness was taken into custody without incident, police said.Police passed these recommendations...WW…

LAS VEGAS (AP) - Officials say Nevada’s troubled unemployment benefits program has been overhauled, and a “tsunami” of claims spurred by pandemic layoffs have largely been sorted. The new department head and the outgoing leader of a governor-appointed strike force said Thursday. that unemployment office staffing has more than quadrupled, $8.3 billion in benefits have been paid and some 300,000 families are receiving benefits. Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation chief Elisa Cafferata says the goal now is “getting people an answer and getting eligible claimants paid.” The...…LAS VEGAS (AP) - Officials say Nevada’s troubled unemployment benefits program has been overhauled, and a “tsunami” of claims spurred by pandemic layoffs have largely been sorted. The new department head and the outgoing leader of a governor-appointed strike force said Thursday. that unemployment office staffing has more than quadrupled, $8.3 billion in benefits have been paid and some 300,000 families are receiving benefits. Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation chief Elisa Cafferata says the goal now is “getting people an answer and getting eligible claimants paid.” The...WW…

SPARKS, Nev. (KOLO) -Marijuana sold at five dispensaries in Nevada, including Greenleaf Wellness in Sparks, failed microbial testing and should not be used, the Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board reported Saturday.The marijuana that failed called Gelato Glue, batch and lot numbers 122320B86 - ABGG02, and Last OG, 122320B86 - ABLOG01. They were believed to be sold as flower and pre-rolls between Jan. 27 and Feb. 19.The marijuana failed for total yeast and mold, the board reported.The person who answered the telephone at Greenleaf Wellness said the business had no comment on the issue.The board...…SPARKS, Nev. (KOLO) -Marijuana sold at five dispensaries in Nevada, including Greenleaf Wellness in Sparks, failed microbial testing and should not be used, the Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board reported Saturday.The marijuana that failed called Gelato Glue, batch and lot numbers 122320B86 - ABGG02, and Last OG, 122320B86 - ABLOG01. They were believed to be sold as flower and pre-rolls between Jan. 27 and Feb. 19.The marijuana failed for total yeast and mold, the board reported.The person who answered the telephone at Greenleaf Wellness said the business had no comment on the issue.The board...WW…

SEATTLE (AP) — A judge on Monday set a $1.2 million bail for the man accused of driving a Jaguar on to a closed Seattle freeway and hitting two protesters, killing one and seriously injuring the other.Dawit Kelete, who is Black, drove the car around vehicles that were parked on Interstate 5 to protect a group of Black Femme March demonstrators, part of the Black Lives Matter movement protesting racial inequality and police violence. The car hit two people and sped away about 1:40 a.m. Saturday, police said.Over the weekend, a judge found probable cause to hold Kelete on an investigation of...…SEATTLE (AP) — A judge on Monday set a $1.2 million bail for the man accused of driving a Jaguar on to a closed Seattle freeway and hitting two protesters, killing one and seriously injuring the other.Dawit Kelete, who is Black, drove the car around vehicles that were parked on Interstate 5 to protect a group of Black Femme March demonstrators, part of the Black Lives Matter movement protesting racial inequality and police violence. The car hit two people and sped away about 1:40 a.m. Saturday, police said.Over the weekend, a judge found probable cause to hold Kelete on an investigation of...WW…

The Nevada DMV has announced that it will be reopening its offices on Monday, June 15, 2020.Once the DMV in Reno reopens, it will look much like you would expect. Staff members will be socially distanced, occupying every other window with sneeze guards.All the chairs where customers anxiously awaited their number to be called will be stacked to the side. There will be no recording playing overhead.The DMV will first serve customers who have pressing needs and those who scheduled appointments before the department closed. “We will start contacting customers as soon as tomorrow, to let them...…The Nevada DMV has announced that it will be reopening its offices on Monday, June 15, 2020.Once the DMV in Reno reopens, it will look much like you would expect. Staff members will be socially distanced, occupying every other window with sneeze guards.All the chairs where customers anxiously awaited their number to be called will be stacked to the side. There will be no recording playing overhead.The DMV will first serve customers who have pressing needs and those who scheduled appointments before the department closed. “We will start contacting customers as soon as tomorrow, to let them...WW…

LAUGHLIN, Nev. - Officials in Nevada say some hotels and casinos in Laughlin have closed again after employees tested positive for COVID-19. KTNV-TV reported that Harrah’s Laughlin and the Avi Resort & Casino reported multiple employees tested positive since the sites reopened. The Avi has closed its doors until July 10, while Colorado Belle announced in May that it would not reopen, laying off 400 workers. Caesars Entertainment has restricted its occupancy, saying visitors are not able to book a room until July 26. The Aquarius said it would not disclose health information about team...…LAUGHLIN, Nev. - Officials in Nevada say some hotels and casinos in Laughlin have closed again after employees tested positive for COVID-19. KTNV-TV reported that Harrah’s Laughlin and the Avi Resort & Casino reported multiple employees tested positive since the sites reopened. The Avi has closed its doors until July 10, while Colorado Belle announced in May that it would not reopen, laying off 400 workers. Caesars Entertainment has restricted its occupancy, saying visitors are not able to book a room until July 26. The Aquarius said it would not disclose health information about team...WW…

Gov. Steve Sisolak has signed an executive order to honor the late Las Vegas entertainer Roy Horn by lowering flags to half-staff.Flags flown a the State Capitol, state public buildings and grounds from sunrise to sunset on Monday, May 18, 2020.Horn passed away on May 8th due to complications due to the coronavirus.Horn partnered with Siegfried Fischbacher to form Siegfried and Roy, who entertained millions of fans and contributed to the reputation of Las Vegas as a global entertainment destination.Copyright KOLO-TV 2020…Gov. Steve Sisolak has signed an executive order to honor the late Las Vegas entertainer Roy Horn by lowering flags to half-staff.Flags flown a the State Capitol, state public buildings and grounds from sunrise to sunset on Monday, May 18, 2020.Horn passed away on May 8th due to complications due to the coronavirus.Horn partnered with Siegfried Fischbacher to form Siegfried and Roy, who entertained millions of fans and contributed to the reputation of Las Vegas as a global entertainment destination.Copyright KOLO-TV 2020WW…

The ads started flowing in to local TV stations just after the New Hampshire Democratic primary. The Nevada caucuses promise to be a better cross section of America, with unions, minorities, and a working class.What percentage of a campaign's budget goes to advertising?“Campaigns have had a number of people in this state for a long time,” says Fred Lokken, political science professor at Truckee Meadows Community College. “And when you start to factor that up especially down in Clark County, you would be surprised. You'd probably have a payroll that comes close to what they are doing for...…The ads started flowing in to local TV stations just after the New Hampshire Democratic primary. The Nevada caucuses promise to be a better cross section of America, with unions, minorities, and a working class.What percentage of a campaign's budget goes to advertising?“Campaigns have had a number of people in this state for a long time,” says Fred Lokken, political science professor at Truckee Meadows Community College. “And when you start to factor that up especially down in Clark County, you would be surprised. You'd probably have a payroll that comes close to what they are doing for...WW…

The coronavirus is a public health emergency in the United States and the disease is getting closer to Northern Nevada.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report a , making it the 7th case in the nation.Dr. Randall Todd, with the Washoe County Health District, said the way this virus is transmitted can be an issue. "This virus can transmit from person to person," Dr. Todd stated. On Thursday, the first United States person-to-person case was confirmed in Chicago. Nearly 10,000 cases have been reported, with more than 300 deaths globally, due to the virus that tends to stay among...…The coronavirus is a public health emergency in the United States and the disease is getting closer to Northern Nevada.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report a , making it the 7th case in the nation.Dr. Randall Todd, with the Washoe County Health District, said the way this virus is transmitted can be an issue. "This virus can transmit from person to person," Dr. Todd stated. On Thursday, the first United States person-to-person case was confirmed in Chicago. Nearly 10,000 cases have been reported, with more than 300 deaths globally, due to the virus that tends to stay among...WW…