The Marina Fire burning along U.S. 395 near Lee Vining in Mono County is now 81% contained. Drivers in the area are being asked to use caution, as fire crews are still actively working in the area. Full containment is expected Thursday.… MORE
Memorable videos of Pat Summitt
Here are some of the memorable videos of Pat Summitt throughout her career and life including a championship game win in its entirety. … MORE
Tennessee Mourns Loss Of An Icon
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Pat Summitt, legendary Lady Vol basketball coach, mentor and mother-figure to her players; a revered ambassador for her university and state; a trailblazer for women; and a role model for people all over the world passed away Tuesday, June 28, in Knoxville at the age of 64. Born Patricia Sue Head on June…… MORE
Statement from Butch Jones on the Passing of Pat Summitt
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Pat Summitt. I had the privilege of spending time with Pat during my first year at Tennessee, and those are conversations I will cherish forever. When you think of all the great coaches in all sports, Pat Summitt is at the top of that list. “As a…… MORE
Body Found in South Lake Tahoe
South Lake Tahoe law enforcement is investigating the death of a man’s body over the weekend. Deputies found the body in a field Saturday afternoon on Winnemucca Avenue, after someone called the sheriff’s department. Investigators say the man’s body may have been there for some time, and the death is suspicious. If you have any…… MORE
Foundry Denies Illegal Dumping
It took them a while, but Production Pattern and Foundry denies they instructed any employees to dump production waste, which is illegal. In a statement, the Mound House company blames an ex-employee for the video, which they suggest was staged to promote the disgruntled employee’s agenda. The statement says the company is cooperating with a federal EPA investigation.…… MORE
Sparks Has a New Fire Chief
The Sparks City Council has ratified the selection of the city’s new fire chief. In anticipation of the upcoming retirement of Chief Tom Garrison, City Manager Steve Driscoll has appointed Division Chief Chris L. Maples to the position of Fire Chief, effective September 16th. Maples brings more than two decades of fire and rescue service…… MORE
Crews Knock Down Fire Near Boomtown
Fire crews knocked down a small brush fire outside Boomtown off I-80 in Verdi, Monday. Flames were reported about 12:30PM, no structures were threatened. Looks like that fire was caused by crews working on a sign. Sparks from a saw hit the brush and started the fire.… MORE
Justice Saitta Announces Retirement
Nevada Supreme Court Justice Nancy Saitta is announcing plans to retire next month. The Justice has served on the state’s highest court for ten years. Her latest six year term expires in 2019, so a replacement will be named by the Governor to fill out the un-expired part of her term. Governor Brian Sandoval says,…… MORE
City of Reno Settles Use of Force Claim
No one is admitting wrongdoing, but the City of Reno is paying Justin Fleming of Sun Valley ten thousand dollars. Fleming says he was manhandled by an abusive Reno Police Officer, who grabbed him so hard he left bruises on his neck, and momentarily bent him over the railing on a freeway overpass. He was…… MORE
