Storey County is actively recruiting volunteer firefighters. Applicants must be 16 years and older. Those accepted in the program train and serve alongside career firefighters and paramedics, serving in a variety of capacities. Storey County volunteers are trained to respond to structure fires, wild land fires, emergency medical response, vehicle accidents, natural disasters and hazardous…… MORE
California Fire Affects Local Air Quality
Smoke affecting the air quality in the Truckee Meadows is coming from a large fire in Monterey County. More than 15,000 acres have burned and 20 homes have been destroyed in the fire that started July 22nd north of Big Sur. The fire is 10% contained, with no estimate of full containment. No cause has…… MORE
Broken Water Line Opens Sink Hole
A broken water line has opened a six foot “sink hole,” on Jack’s Valley Road. It’s right at the entrance to Genoa Lakes Golf Course. A preliminary “boil water” notice has been issued for people who live in the Montana development. The cause of the waterline break is under investigation, repairs may take several days.… MORE
Results of Pedestrian Safety Campaign
Reno Police have released the results of a campaign to keep pedestrians safe. July 21st, they conducted a joint pedestrian safety and DUI campaign in downtown Reno from 2:00 until 11:00 PM, issuing 92 pedestrian and 64 driver citations related to pedestrian violations. Police didn’t make any DUI arrests. This was the second pedestrian safety…… MORE
Monterey Fire Affecting Local Air
Smoke affecting the air quality in the Truckee Meadows is coming from a large fire in Monterey County, called the Soberanes Fire. Almost 15,000 acres have burned and 20 homes have been destroyed in the fire that started July 22 north of Big Sur. The fire is just 5% contained as of Monday the 25th,…… MORE
Little Den, Shooting Range Fires Contained
The Shooting Range Fire off USA Parkway, is now fully contained. Some firefighters will stay on scene for the next few days for mop-up operations and to prevent flare ups. The blaze started on Wednesday, and burned an estimated 1,275 acres in steep terrain. Authorities believe the fire was human caused. The Little Den Fire…… MORE
Operation Backpack is Underway
Volunteers of America, in partnership with the Washoe County School District’s Children in Transition program, are stocking up for Operation Backpack, an effort to get school supplies into the hands of kids that need them. The Children in Transition program works with over 3,600 kids in our community that are homeless, living in shelters and…… MORE
Reno Police Investigate Shooting
Reno police and the Regional Gang Unit are investigating a shooting that took place Saturday afternoon on the 2000 Blk of Wedekind Rd. The victim was taken to Renown with non-life threatening injuries. This shooting took place about 2 blocks from where 40 year old Roger Ratliff was shot and killed a week ago. Anyone…… MORE
Teen Girl Stabbed in Sparks
A teenager was stabbed early Saturday at the Sparks Marina. Sparks PD were initially called to Renown Regional Medical Center at 3:45 a.m. after they received word that a 17 year old girl was being treated for stab wounds. Police say the victime told them she had been in a fight in the area of…… MORE
Governor Sandoval Heads To Australia
Governor Brian Sandoval leaves for Australia today for a two-week trade mission focused on mining, gambling and water technology. Others on the trip include the president of the University of Nevada, Reno, the president of the Nevada Mining Association, and representatives from the Southern Nevada Water Authority. Australia is Nevada’s 10th largest trading partner, with…… MORE
