Nevada
Nevada lawmakers revive 'Reba's Law,' a bill that would increase penalties for animal cruelty
LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Reba’s Law, a state bill meant to add harsher penalties for animal cruelty in Nevada, has been revived.
WATCH | Nevada lawmakers revive Reba’s Law in the state legislature
Nevada lawmakers revive ‘Reba’s Law,’ a bill that would increase penalties for animal cruelty
Friday marked the legislature’s deadline for a number of bills in consideration for this session, but to the shock of many animal advocates, Assembly Bill 381 never advanced before the deadline. For all intents and purposes, the bill was dead.
On Monday, that action changed. A waiver was granted for Reba’s Law, allowing state lawmakers to amend the bill and move it through the Assembly Judiciary.
Assemblymember Brittney Miller, D-Clark County, and chair of the Assembly Judiciary said on Monday that her committee is working on amendments to AB381 to pass a “more robust version of Reba’s Law” for Nevadans.
Locals may remember last July when “Reba,” an English bulldog, was found taped in a plastic tote bin during the extreme heat season in Las Vegas. Despite rescuers best efforts, Reba died from her injuries. Months later, two suspects were arrested and charged.
The case garnered so much public outcry—from advocates, residents, and even local officials—that it prompted state lawmakers to introduce AB381.
WATCH | Clark County’s top prosecutor calls for harsher animal cruelty penalties in Nevada
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Following the announcement of the bill’s revival, an advocacy group for Reba’s Law sent Channel 13 this statement:
Melissa Hardy, who was the primary sponsor of this bill sought to hold those accountable that continue to harm and kill animals. When we learned on Friday night that the Judiciary Committee had killed this bill we were appalled. We then started a campaign of our own to hold our legislators accountable. We are grateful that they heard our demands and have brought this bill back to life. Now let’s get it across the finish line and hold the individuals responsible that continue to harm our fur babies.
Nevada
State police union official on Nevada Wild
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) – Nevada Police Union’s Vice President James Mortimore is on Nevada Wild.
“This is awesome!” the union’s Saturday, Jan. 10, Facebook post said.
All ten episodes of Nevada Wild season one are streaming on HBO Max.
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Nevada
Motorcyclist dies on I-15 near Tropicana, police say
LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — Nevada State Police said a motorcyclist is dead after a crash on I-15 near the Las Vegas Strip Friday.
Police said the crash happened just before 7 p.m. at I-15 northbound at Tropicana Avenue. The crash involves the motorcyclist, a sports utility vehicle, and a commercial motor vehicle.
The motorcyclist died at the scene, police say.
A social media post from Nevada State Police just before 8 p.m. says the closure could last for four to six hours. Drivers in the area are being diverted to exit at Tropicana Avenue.
This is a developing story. Check back later for details.
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Nevada
Man struck, killed by work truck on I-15 ramp near Las Vegas Strip, police say
LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — Nevada State Police are responding to a deadly crash on northbound I-15 at Spring Mountain Road Friday morning.
According to the NHP crash page, the crash was reported at 8:32 a.m. on the northbound ramp leading to westbound lanes. State troopers say the crash involved a Chevrolet work truck that struck a man crossing the road.
Arriving medical crews transported the pedestrian to a hospital with life-threatening injuries, where he later died.
All lanes and off-ramps in the area have since reopened as of 12 p.m.
An investigation into the crash is ongoing.
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