Police Search for Man Who Shot at Ex-Girlfriend's New Boyfriend

(RENO, Nev.) -- Police are searching for a man accused of shooting at his ex-girlfriend's new boyfriend earlier this week.

According to the Reno Police Department, officers responded to the 2700 block of Plumas Street just after 9 p.m. on Tuesday after a reported shooting. An investigation into the incident revealed that the two victims were a 28-year-old woman and her 28-year-old boyfriend. The boyfriend was visiting the woman's apartment when an ex-boyfriend, Terrance Hale, 33, knocked at the door.

Hale allegedly pushed his way into the residence and confronted the couple. Hale fired a gun at the boyfriend, but missed him. He then fled the scene.

Hale is described as a black male, 5 feet 7 inches tall with black hair and tattoos on his neck, chest, back and arms. He is considered armed and dangerous.

Police request anyone with information to call (775) 322-4900.

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Bill to Expand Live Entertainment Tax Introduced in State Assembly

(RENO, Nev.) -- A bill was introduced to the Nevada State Assembly on Wednesday to expand the state's live entertainment tax.

According to the Reno Gazette Journal, the expansion of the tax would include golf, movies and gym memberships, as well as events like Burning Man and Las Vegas Aces games in the American Basketball Association.

The goal of the bill is to eliminate exemptions to the existing entertainment tax, which brought in $136 million in the two-year budget cycle, according to the Gazette Journal.

It is estimated that the alterations to the entertainment tax could bring in an additional $50 million.

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Police Investigating Stabbing Incident

(SPARKS, Nev.) -- Police believe they have identified a suspect in a stabbing incident Tuesday morning in Sparks, Nevada.

Police are not releasing the identities of the victim or the suspect, according to the Reno Gazette-Journal.

The suspect, a 37-year-old male, allegedly stabbed a 39-year-old man in the lower back. The incident took place near El Rancho Boulevard and D Street. The victim was hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries.

Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to call (775) 322-4900.

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Nevada to Use Traffic Fatality Numbers to Promote Safe Driving

(RENO, Nev.) -- The Nevada Department of Transportation will begin to post traffic fatality numbers on digital billboards along freeways to remind people to drive safe, the department announced Monday.

The freeway digital message signs, or DMS messages, will periodically display current Nevada traffic fatality numbers and messages reminding drivers not to speed or drive while impaired, to buckle up, and other safe driving tips.

“We’re one of the first handful of states using these DMS messages as a driving safety reminder to help save lives,” NDOT Director Rudy Malfabon said in the news release.

“These are so much more than numbers. They are a wife, a father, a brother, a friend or neighbor, and there’s no better reason or stronger reminder for us all to buckle up, never drive impaired, stop on red, be pedestrian safe and focus on the road,” he continued.

Data from last year shows Nevada had 258 traffic fatalities, which is 12 more than in 2011. Driving deaths in Nevada are generally down, however, they peaked at 432 in 2006.

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Reno City Council Considering New Rules for Pedicabs

(RENO, Nev.) -- The Reno City Council is holding a public meeting on Tuesday to discuss proposed ordinances that would create new rules for operating pedicabs.

The proposed new rules include requiring minimum licensing and safety requirements for pedicabs to help protect patrons and the other vehicles with whom they share the road.

A criminal penalty for violation of the new requirements would also be established.

The City Council notified businesses that might be affected by the ordinances well ahead of time, so that they have the chance to present any objections or input.

The ordinances and amendments would be adopted at the regularly scheduled meetings on June 5 and June 19.

The public meeting is set for Tuesday, May 7 at 1:30 p.m. at Reno City Hall.

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