It’ll be a star-studded week on the campaign trail in Nevada, even apart from tomorrow’s presidential debate at UNLV. Donald Trump Jr. will meet with volunteers for his dad’s campaign in Reno later this morning. Sen. Bernie Sanders is stumping for his Democratic primary rival Hillary Clinton and Senate candidate Catherine Cortez Masto on Wednesday.…… MORE
Search For Missing Plane Continues
Crews will resume searching this morning for a small-engine plane believed to be missing in the Sierra Nevada. El Dorado County Sheriff’s Lt. Matt Underhill says searchers started on foot to look for the Cessna plane Monday morning. A helicopter to join the search was waylaid by inclement weather. The search for the pilot and…… MORE
Little Valley Fire Still Active, 22 Homes Lost
Fire officials say the Little Valley Fire burning in Washoe Valley is still active. It’s holding at just under 3,500 acres. Twenty-two homes have been lost since the fire started Friday morning and containment was 55% as of last night. Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval declared a State of Emergency for Washoe County after the fire…… MORE
Emerald Fire 100% Contained
The Emerald fire, which burned nearly 200 acres on the southwest shore of Lake Tahoe is now 100% contained. Some parts of Highway 89 remains closed between Fallen Leaf Road and Bayview Campground, because of debris from the blaze, but all evacuees have been allowed to return to their homes.… MORE
Dennis Hof Loses Home in Little Valley Fire
Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval has declared a state of emergency as hundreds of firefighters battle the Little valley fire that has destroyed 22 homes in the Washoe Valley between Reno and Carson City. One of the homes destroyed in a wildfire in northern Nevada belonged to Bunny Ranch brothel owner Dennis Hof. He posted photos…… MORE
Governor To Sign Las Vegas Stadium Bill
Governor Brian Sandoval is signing a bill into law that clears the way for a Las Vegas stadium that could be home to both UNLV football and the Oakland Raiders. The Republican governor is joining lawmakers and representatives for the Raiders in a ceremony set for Monday morning at UNLV. Lawmakers who met in a…… MORE
Air Patrol Looking For Missing Plane Near Tahoe
The Civil Air Patrol-California Wing is searching for a missing aircraft southwest of Lake Tahoe. The Civil Air Patrol-California Wing is working with the El Dorado County Sheriff’s office but are not flying due to poor weather in the search area. The aircraft is returning to the Sacramento area from Idaho with a single pilot…… MORE
Trump Jr, Bernie Sanders Coming to Reno
Donald Trump Jr. will be in Reno late Tuesday morning to campaign for his father. The younger Trump will speak at the Republican Men’s Club meeting at the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa. Bernie Sanders will be making a stop in the Biggest Little City a day later. Senator Sanders will campaign in Reno Wednesday for…… MORE
Domestic Battery Suspect Dies in Custody
A domestic battery suspect has died, and his death is under investigation. Just before 9pm Saturday the suspect was located in the 1200 block of Coachman Drive in Sparks. Officers attempted to arrest him and a struggle ensued before he was taken into custody. A short time later the suspect was observed falling into unconsciousness.…… MORE
Active Wildfires Around The Region
Crews are working a fire burning in Little Valley and another in the Galena area, prompting evacuations there, as well. According to Sierra Front, the largest fire has burned at least 750 acres. Evacuation orders are in place for residents in Washoe Valley and Galeena Estates. At least one structure has burned in the Galeena…… MORE
