Stephen Wyer
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Trial by COVID: Pandemic forces courts to change for cases to reach trial
To the friends, family, and loved ones of Vietnam veteran Stan Norman, it seemed as though the two men accused in Norman’s 2018 slaying would finally appear before a jury on Feb. 18, 2020. → Read More
Man who stole utility vehicle from park worker arrested again for failing to appear in court
A Grass Valley man accused of felony assault and vehicle theft has been taken into custody for failing to appear in court after a warrant was issued for his arrest, authorities say. → Read More
By the numbers: Critics, supporters of former DA discuss county’s conviction rate
DIFFERENCE IN PHILOSOPHYDeclining to speak on Walsh’s comments about himself, Wilson said that the conviction rate numbers confirmed the veracity of his previous comments on the subject.“I stand by my previous statements that the District Attorney Office’s jury trial conviction rate over the past couple of years was unacceptable and the people of Nevada County… → Read More
Grass Valley woman accused of lighting husband’s pants on fire
A Grass Valley woman accused of lighting her husband’s pants on fire with a blowtorch remained jailed Tuesday, authorities say. → Read More
Against the mine: Environmentalists, activists explain their opposition to the Idaho-Maryland Mine
A broad and eclectic range of local organizations have come out in opposition to the Idaho-Maryland Mine, including environmentalist nonprofits, social justice activists, and river conservation groups. → Read More
Arson case to end without prison time
A man accused of burglary as well as starting a fire that destroyed a Nevada City residence earlier this year is not expected to face prison time after reaching a negotiated resolution in the case… → Read More
Man known for fleeing police faces sentencing
A man who Nevada County authorities say has been repeatedly arrested for evading and resisting police may avoid jail time after reaching a plea deal with prosecutors. → Read More
Nevada County police blotter: Workers find AR-15 in bushes near home
9:47 a.m. — A caller near a business on the 2000 block of Nevada City Highway reported that a man had shoplifted from the store. → Read More
‘His day in court’: Appeals court sends murder case back to Nevada County
The appeals court that overturned a 2018 dismissal of a murder charge against Finley Fultz concurred with the lower trial court that prosecutors had made serious errors in handling evidence against Fultz. → Read More
Grass Valley hospital: Employees must get vaccinated
Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital will begin placing employees who have not received the COVID-19 vaccine on administrative leave starting this Friday, and employees who continue to refuse the vaccine at that point will be terminated,… → Read More
Auburn man killed in head-on collision on Highway 49, cause unknown
An Auburn man was killed Sunday afternoon in a two-way vehicle collision on Highway 49, according to the California Highway Patrol. → Read More
Dismissal of murder case against Finley Fultz overturned after appeal
In a victory for Nevada County prosecutors, an appeals court has reversed a local judge’s dismissal of the case against murder suspect Finley Fultz, ordering that the case be taken up again in trial court. → Read More
Nevada County school district hit by destructive TikTok trend, sees surge in school fights
A viral social media trend that purportedly encourages students to destroy school bathrooms and engage in other forms of destructive behavior has made its mark in Nevada County, even as school district administrators say that… → Read More
Woman on probation accused of felony robbery, faces multiple charges
Prosecutors have filed charges against a Grass Valley woman who is accused of shoplifting from multiple businesses on Mill Street before assaulting a store owner who tried to stop her. → Read More
A forum of concern: Nevada City police reform, budgets discussed at town hall
The town hall gave Nevada City residents a forum to speak about their police department. → Read More
Murder trial postponed: No new date set for Sean Bryant, Michael McCauley
The trial of two men accused in the 2018 slaying of 70-year-old Stan Norman has been vacated yet again and will not take place this month, attorneys say. → Read More
Body ID’d: Process to identify the body took months because of DNA testing
Few details have emerged since police began investigating two Nevada City homicides in mid-June, although authorities have confirmed a positive identification for a deceased victim in one of the cases. → Read More
Bridge Fire in mop-up stage, cause remains unknown (Video)
The Bridge Fire is 50% contained as of Wednesday morning and saw no growth overnight, remaining at 411 acres, according to Cal Fire. → Read More
Fire Safe Council gets $5M grant: State grant helps Fire Safe Council initiate new project, balance budget
A state grant has allowed the Fire Safe Council of Nevada County to begin a new wildfire prevention project, even as it seeks to allay concerns by county officials over the nonprofit’s accounting procedures. → Read More
Murder trial postponed after attorney expresses COVID-19 concerns
The trial of two men accused in the 2018 murder of Vietnam veteran Stan Norman has been rescheduled again, after the attorney for one of the defendant’s asked the court to delay the proceedings due… → Read More