As of last night the “Sparks” fire was burning on the hill near where the big “S” can be seen. The fire is not threatening structures, but it has proven difficult to fight because of strong, gusty winds. Listen to Reno’s Morning News, 5am to 9am for updates.… MORE
You Can Help Write Nevada’s Ballot Arguments
The Nevada Secretary of State is looking for some articulate volunteers, to write the ballot arguments, for and against a handful of ballot initiatives. Initiatives include Energy Choice, The Medical Patient Tax Relief Act, and the Gun Background Check Initiative. Fill out a form on the Secretary of State’s website, NVSOS.gov if you’re interested, and…… MORE
Zero Fatal Accidents Over the Holiday
The Nevada Department of Public Safety reports ZERO crash-related deaths on Nevada’s highways over the 4th of July holiday weekend. DPS says it has been more than a decade since Nevada has had this kind of success. From 2012 to 2014, during the 4th of July holiday, there were two fatal crashes each year. In…… MORE
Death of Boater Under Investigation
The death of a man found in Lake Tahoe remains under investigation. A boater found 21 year old Jawahar Kaliyamurthy June 25th floating near his personal watercraft three and a half miles from Cave Rock. An emergency crew arrived and performed CPR, then moved the man to Cave Rock, where he was pronounced dead, after…… MORE
Wildfire Closes 395, Caused By Burning Hay
A pickup truck carrying a load of hay that caught fire shortly after 5:00 Tuesday afternoon is being blamed for a brush fire adjacent to US 395 at Red Rock Blvd. The fire grew to be about 5 acres, crews got a line around the fire in about 20 minutes. Two dozen home were threatened but…… MORE
Conviction In Shooting
A Sparks man has been convicted of attempted murder and felony battery. The victim in the case was shot once in the chest after being confronted by the defendant, who will be sentenced later this year. Based on the conviction, 21 year old Cesar Romero-Manzo faces up to 40 years in prison. The shooting happened…… MORE
Man Involved In Wing Fest Shooting Named
The Washoe County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the suspect from the July 3rd, “Officer Involved Shooting” in downtown Reno. Raul Saavedra-Vargas is the man who tried to drive his van through the pedestrian area at the downtown “Wing Fest,” and was shot to death by Reno Police. No civilians or officers were injured during…… MORE
Can We Take a Joke?
News Talk 780 KOH is covering one of the biggest stories of the decade – the war on Free Speech. Listen to KOH in July as we put the spotlight on Free Expression and the struggle to speak your mind without offending someone. We’ll top it off on July 27th with an exclusive movie screening of…… MORE
VC Fireworks Ignite Brush Fire
Those who celebrated the 4th of July in Virginia City had an interesting evening. About 5 minutes into the fireworks show, embers falling from the sky sparked a brush fire. That fire burned about 5 acres before Story County crews could get control of it. No injuries were reported. The fireworks show was cancelled.… MORE
Burning Vehicle Sparks Goldranch Wildfire
Fire crews made quick work of a brush fire on westbound I-80 near the Goldranch exit this morning. According to Chief Charlie Moore with Truckee Meadows Fire Protection, the wildfire was sparked by a vehicle fire in the area. No injuries were reported.… MORE
