RENO, Nev. (KOLO) – A Reno couple is warning fellow drivers to check their vehicle registrations after both of their cars were mistakenly flagged with suspended plates—months apart and with no clear explanation.
“People should look into this because it can be a very expensive mistake,” said Cindy Waxman, who, along with her husband, Tom, recently found themselves dealing with a baffling DMV mix-up that left both their vehicles with surrendered plates.
Tom Waxman was the first to uncover the issue back in October when a coworker pointed out that his registration had expired. When he went to the DMV to investigate, he was stunned by what he learned.
“I told them I didn’t surrender my plates,” Tom recalled. “She asked if I was sure they weren’t stolen or something. I went to the parking lot, took a picture of the front and back of my plates, and the DMV employee said, ‘Oh, it must’ve been a clerical error.’”
Despite the mistake, Tom was forced to surrender his original plates and get new ones. Then, two months later, the same issue happened to Cindy.
“I was like, ‘Lightning has hit twice. I can’t believe this!’” Cindy said. “And my name is not on his vehicle, his name is not on mine. So it’s two different vehicles from two different accounts.”
After experiencing the error firsthand, Cindy turned to Reddit to share her story and quickly learned that she and her husband weren’t the only ones affected.
“I’m just wondering how many people did get pulled over for surrendered plates and got fined,” Tom said.
While Tom and Cindy avoided fines, other Nevada drivers may not be as lucky. Getting pulled over with suspended plates in the state can result in penalties ranging from $500 to $1,000—or even jail time in some cases.
“I was told this has happened quite a lot in the last year,” Cindy said. “They’re not sure if it’s a glitch in the system, clerical errors, improper training, but there are any number of scenarios that could’ve caused this.”
The couple is now urging others to check their vehicle registrations to avoid potential fines. They hope as more drivers report similar issues, the DMV will address the problem before more unsuspecting motorists find themselves in a costly situation.
KOLO 8 reached out to the DMV but have not heard back at this time. If you’d like to check on your own registration, you can do so, here.
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Mojave (Nev.) head football coach Wes Pacheco announced on Sunday morning that he’s stepping down from his position, according to a social media post.
Pacheco announced his resignation after six seasons at the helm of the Rattlers, putting together a 29-22 overall record from 2020-2025.
“I have officially stepped down as Head Coach of the Mojave Football Program,” Pacheco said in his social media post. “Thank you to Principal Cole for giving me the opoortunity make an impact on the lives of Mojave Student-Athletes. I am grateful and blessed to have labored through a 6-year journey of successes, failures, life lessons, character building and growth with the student-athletes myself and my coaching staff have served. I will forever love my Mojave Family, the Mojave Community and believe in the notion that SUCCESS can be attained by showcasing character, treating everyone with respect, and always have the courage to dream big and trust that “ATTACKING THE HARD WORK” & “HIGH MOTORING EVERYTHING” can yield SUCCESS that you want to achieve in life!”
During Pacheco’s half dozen seasons leading Mojave, his best record came in the 2024 season when the Rattlers finished with a 12-1 record. Located out of North Las Vegas, Mojave had to compete against the likes of national high school football powerhouse Bishop Gorman during the regular season.
Mojave ended the last season with a 4-6 record and as the state’s No. 23rd ranked team, according to the final 2025 Nevada High School Football Massey Rankings.
Mojave High School, located in North Las Vegas, NV, is a dynamic public high school that fosters academic excellence, personal growth, and community involvement. Home of the Rattlers, MHS offers a wide range of academic programs, athletics, and extracurricular activities. With a strong commitment to student success, Mojave emphasizes leadership, college and career readiness, and a supportive school culture that prepares students for life beyond graduation.
For Nevada high school football fans looking to keep up with scores around the nation, staying updated on the action is now easier than ever with the Rivals High School Scoreboard. This comprehensive resource provides real-time updates and final scores from across the Silver State, ensuring you never miss a moment of the Friday night frenzy. From nail-biting finishes to dominant performances, the Rivals High School Scoreboard is your one-stop destination for tracking all the high school football excitement across Nevada.
A recent Review-Journal letter to the editor mischaracterized Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto’s Southern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act, also known as the Clark County Lands bill. As the former executive director of the Nevada Conservation League, I wholeheartedly support this legislation, so I wanted to set the record straight.
Sen. Cortez Masto has been working on this bill for years in partnership with state and local governments, conservation groups like the NCL and local area tribes. It’s true that the Clark County lands bill would open 25,000 acres to help Las Vegas grow responsibly, while setting aside 2 million acres for conservation. It would also help create more affordable housing throughout the valley while ensuring our treasured public spaces can be preserved for generations to come.
What is not correct is that the money from these land sales would go to the federal government’s coffers. In fact, the opposite is true.
The 1998 Southern Nevada Public Lands Management Act is a landmark bill that identified specific public land for future sale and created a special account ensuring all land sale revenues would come back to Nevada. In accordance with that law 5 percent of revenue from land transfers goes to the state of Nevada for general education purposes, 10 percent goes to the Southern Nevada Water Authority for needed water infrastructure and 85 percent supports conservation and environmental mitigation projects in Southern Nevada. This legislation has provided billions to Clark County and will continue to benefit generations of Southern Nevadans. Sen. Cortez Masto’s lands bill builds upon the act’s success.
So here’s the good news: All of the money generated from land made available for sale under Sen. Cortez Masto’s bill would be sent to the special account created by the 1998 law. Rather than going to an unaccountable federal government, the proceeds would continue to help kids in Vegas get a better education, bolster outdoor recreation and modernize Southern Nevada’s infrastructure.
I know how important it is that money generated from the sale of public land in Nevada stay in the hands of Nevadans, and so does the senator. That’s why she opposed a Republican effort last year to sell off 200,000 acres of land in Clark County and other areas of the country that would have sent those dollars directly to Washington.
Public land management in Nevada should benefit Nevadans. We should protect sacred cultural sites and beloved recreation spaces, responsibly transfer land for affordable housing when needed and ensure our state has the resources it needs to grow sustainably. I will continue working with Sen. Cortez Masto to advocate for legislation, such as the Clark County lands bill, that puts the needs of Nevadans first.
Paul Selberg writes from Las Vegas.
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Las Vegas High’s baseball team claimed a 3-2 home win over Coronado on Friday.
Las Vegas (9-13-1) next hosts Rancho at 10 a.m. Saturday. Coronado (13-14) hosts Chaparral at 3:30 p.m. Monday.
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