OPINION: District Attorneys: Essential for Public Safety – That’s Why Washoe County Needs a New One

Washoe County District Attorney Chris Hicks recently used National Crime Victims Week (April 6-12) and a fervent op/ed to try and convince potential voters that his top priority is punishing criminals and protecting victims.  https://www.rgj.com/story/opinion/2025/04/06/a-commitment-to-crime-victims-through-reinforced-accountability/82780021007/ Don’t be fooled. The example below proves that Hicks is just another politician who will

62-Year-Old Man Killed in Las Vegas Hit-and-Run

A 62-year-old man lost his life due to a hit-and-run incident at the intersection of Rainbow Boulevard and Laredo Street in Las Vegas. The incident occurred around 5:42 p.m. on Wednesday when the driver of a 2007 Chevrolet Express Van blatantly ignored a stop sign, colliding with a 2021 Audi