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With only one day remaining before Washoe County voters decide who will occupy the county highest prosecutorial office, residents should recognize that this race is about more than personalities or catchy commercials. There is nothing quite like an election season to remind Washoe County’s own H
Read the articleA photo says a thousand words. In this case, we encourage everyone to take a look at the video posted by Reno Cop Watch regarding District Attorney Chris Hicks. And after this “We Support F” photo was taken we're fairly certain Governor Joe Lombardo won't be taking Joey Gilbert's calls anytime soo
Read the articleCheck out this website www.wesduncanwatch.com which at the bottom has the disclaimer “Paid for by the committee to Re-elect Chris Hicks” - and how about these banners popping up around town.
Read the articleChris Hicks showed up for Joe Lombardo’s Washoe office opening… but will Lombardo’s endorsement be enough? Better question: did the governor know Hicks boosted his own wife into a top-tier role at the DA’s office? We’re guessing that might’ve changed things.
Read the articleThree individuals who have worked for the Karma Box Project have been arrested since November 2025. That alone should raise serious questions about oversight and accountability. At the same time, rumors continue to swirl that Karma Box Project has been replaced at the county’s Safe Camp by either R
Read the articleWe’re genuinely curious. Why does Washoe County, Nevada - Government go radio silent every time questions surface about leadership at the Karma Box Project? No press conference. No independent review. No “we take this seriously and are looking into it.” Just crickets.
Read the articlePicon applauds the journalistic professionalism of Our Town Reno, which reported yesterday that the CHAB: Community Homelessness Advisory Board meeting scheduled for February 9 was canceled due to “logistical issues.” One of Washoe County’s ever-reliable messaging representatives confirmed to Our To
Read the articleWe were mildly amused yesterday when we were sent the Washoe County Justice Report—complete with a meme of Washoe County District Attorney Chris Hicks. The report referenced a Picon story about the difficulty of obtaining public records and noted that we escalated the issue to DA Hicks and members
Read the articleWhen Chris Hicks was first elected Washoe County District Attorney, the sky truly seemed to be the limit. Those in the know believed he would go far. He was viewed as a rising star with promise, ambition, and opportunity. But time took its toll. Somewhere along the way, Hicks strayed from a basic
Read the articleNearly a decade after 28-year-old Carson City native Sierra Ceccarelli was shot and killed in south Reno, her accused killer still hasn’t faced a jury. Nine years. Multiple delays. A family still waiting for justice. And now, under District Attorney Chris Hicks’ watch, the trial isn’t expected to b
Read the articleThere’s something ironic about how the City of Reno and Washoe County operate: elected folks dish it out daily — snide remarks, public shaming, name-calling from the dais — but the moment citizens push back, suddenly the officials are the victims. Apparently, standing up, speaking out, and asking q
Read the articlePicon readers called us out - District Attorney Chris Hicks was spotted at Joe Lombardo’s governor kickoff at Western Nevada Supply. Sure, it makes for a good photo op — but we’re left to wonder: was Hicks there on his own dime, or was this yet another taxpayer-funded field trip?
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