Category: Nevada

Guilty of Strangling Ex-Wife

A Reno man could spend the rest of his life behind bars for killing his former wife. A Reno, Nevada jury found Steve Anthony guilty of strangling to death Christina Crowley just months after the two divorced. She was a deaf medical student. Sentencing is scheduled for May 31.

Phone Service Tax

Nevada is increasing its monthly tax to pay for free video phone service for the deaf to 7 cents. The Public Utilities Commission had cut the rate down to 3 cents after it was 8 cents. After complaints, the Commission made a deal with the Disability Services Division to push it back up. The new rate kicks in this August. As many as 10,000 people use the free service each month.

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Phone Service Tax

Nevada is increasing its monthly tax to pay for free video phone service for the deaf to 7 cents. The Public Utilities Commission had cut the rate down to 3 cents after it was 8 cents. After complaints, the Commission made a deal with the Disability Services Division to push it back up. The new rate kicks in this August. As many as 10,000 people use the free service each month.

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Murder in Vegas

A Nevada man says he shot and killed his aunt in an argument on New Year's Day. David Monarrez, who is deaf, is behind bars in Las Vegas for the murder of Rosa Monarrez. She was killed in the home they shared with two other family members, who say the two fought often over money.

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