The Little Valley Fire is now 100% contained after burning nearly 2,300 acres. Residents have been allowed to return to their homes while firefighters focus on mopping-up hot spots. Crews will also deal with any localized flooding. The fire burned 23 homes and 17 outbuildings near Washoe Valley. The Cost of fighting the fire is…… MORE
Human Remains Found at Road Project Site
Human remains were found Wednesday at the Southeast Connector Road project, by work crews. Washoe County Sheriffs Office says the remains are not recent, and may be historic, they are contacting local tribes to investigate. No delays in the project are anticipated.… MORE
Dayton Child Molester Pleads Guilty
A Dayton child molester will serve at least 25 years in prison before he’s eligible for parole. Robert Burton Farr pleaded guilty to sexual assault of a child under the age of 16. Prosecutors say the victim they were happy to take the guilty pleas, to avoid having her be forced to testify at trial.… MORE
Law Enforcement “Joining Forces”
Over the next two weeks, residents can expect to see double the normal law enforcement presence around the area. Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, along with Lyon County Sheriff’s Office is “JOINING FORCES” along with other law enforcement agencies statewide, to crack down on impaired driving. They say the message is if you’ll be drinking, designate…… MORE
Parks Service Searching For Missing Hiker
The National Parks Service is asking for the public’s help in finding a Southern California man missing on a backpacking trip in Kings Canyon National Park south of Bishop, Calif. 74 year old Robert “Bob” Woodie went backpacking on Thursday, Oct. 13, and was supposed to return from his trip by Sunday. He was reported…… MORE
Chili And Beer At Grand Sierra
The Grand Sierra Chili & Beer Festival, returns this Friday, through Sunday. This year’s festival features more than 200 award-winning chili cookers from around the world as part of the 50th Annual World’s Championship Cookoff. There is also a Youth Division Chili Cookoff, more than a dozen craft beers from around the region, a local…… MORE
Adelson Opposes Legal Pot
Casino billionaire Sheldon Adelson is donating $2M to fight the initiative that would legalize recreational marijuana in Nevada. Adelson is bankrolling the Protect Nevada’s Children PAC, which also received tens of thousands of dollars from other casinos. Adelson’s wife founded clinics to treat drug addiction, and he is a major contributor to anti-marijuana groups.… MORE
Judicial Candidate Accused
A criminal complaint against Reno Municipal Judge candidate Shelly O’Neil is being referred to the Reno City Attorney. O’Neill is accused of snatching a protest sign out of the hands of Tonja Brown last March, and throwing it into traffic on Virginia Street. Brown is a constant critic of O’Neill and claims she committed perjury…… MORE
Vegas Stadium Still Needs NFL Approval
The Raiders just got $750 million from the state of Nevada to build a new stadium in Las Vegas. But they can’t start packing their bags just yet. The team’s move to Vegas still has to be approved by the NFL and getting the league’s OK won’t be easy. The NFL is known for its…… MORE
Native American Group Asks For Police Chief’s Resignation
Members of the American Indian Movement of Northern Nevada are calling for the Federal Justice Department to investigate Reno Police, and for Police Chief Jason Soto to resign. This after a young man who hit five protesters with a truck initially wasn’t arrested, and then was charged with, “provoking an assault.” Two of the protesters…… MORE
