LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The development of the College of Southern Nevada’s Northwest campus has taken another step forward after the state allocated $4.5 million for the planning phase, said CSN’s Vice President of Academic Affairs James McCoy.

He showed me the plans that they’ve come up with so far, which includes photos from similar campuses in other parts of the country.

“The blue would be a 60,000 square foot law enforcement academy coupled with some general education and student support services to support those students and others throughout the northwest,” he told me as he pointed to the tentative plans. “It would include the parking as we talk about the land development. You need that. It will include the central plant to operate the campus and the building.”

They’re still deciding on whether an emergency vehicle operations course will be included in phase one.

The reason he calls them potential plans is because the project is based on funding by the state legislature.

“Our goal is to be 100% construction documents in hand by the time the legislative session is wrapping up, so June of 2025,” he said.

Then come the inspections and everything else needed before construction can begin.

As for the cost of the actual construction, it’s yet to be determined.

“Still a work in progress,” said McCoy. “We’ll know much more as the state public works prepares for the presentations of all the capital projects for the entire state. That is slated for Aug.28 and 29.”

By the time it’s all said and done, the first phase has to be shovel ready by June 2026, or else they risk losing the land.

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) – The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office is asking people in Dayton to shelter in place as deputies search for an armed suspect.

Specifically those who live in the area of Woodlake/Brookfield/Woodside should use caution.

Deputies are searching the area for a male subject last seen wearing a black shirt and possibly has a large cut on his neck, forehead and wrists. He is reportedly armed with a knife and possibly a danger to himself especially and others.

If you see someone who matches the description, please do not approach or attempt to apprehend the subject, CALL 911.

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A Nevada man has been arrested after he threatened several government officials, including the New York judge who oversaw former President Donald Trump’s criminal hush money trial and the prosecutor who brought the case, according to an indictment unsealed in Las Vegas.

Spencer Gear, 32, allegedly made phone calls and sent emails to eight federal officials and three state employees, in which he threatened to assault and murder them.

The officials were referenced in the indictment by their initials.

In one phone call, Gear allegedly “threatened to kill A.B. and J.M.,” referring to Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and Judge Juan Merchan.

He pleaded not guilty to all 22 counts contained in the indictment, which charged him with threatening a federal official and transmitting a communication containing a threat to injure.

“The citizens we rely on to serve the public must be able to do their jobs without fearing for their lives,” Attorney General Merrick B. Garland said in a statement. “The Justice Department has no tolerance for acts and threats of violence targeting public servants, and we will stop at nothing to find and bring to justice those responsible.”

Gear was remanded into custody, and his trial is scheduled to begin Sept. 24.

If convicted, he could face decades in prison.

A spokeswoman for Bragg declined to comment, and a spokesman for the New York State Unified Court System could not immediately be reached for comment.

Robert Wells, the executive assistant director of the FBI National Security Branch, said the FBI “will not tolerate individuals who threaten government officials for doing their jobs and who create a climate of fear.”

“As this case demonstrates, we will work with our partners to investigate and hold accountable all those who threaten or interfere with government officials as they carry out their duties,” he said.