A rollover accident had all southbound lanes of 395 closed at Oddie Blvd last night. Just before 7:30, a GMC Dually Pickup truck lost control of its trailer filled with dirt and concrete, spilling it’s contents all over the road. No injuries were reported.… MORE
New ISIS Video Targets Vegas
A new video released by ISIS celebrates the Orlando nightclub shooting and names targets in Las Vegas and San Francisco. Officials with Las Vegas Metro police say the video is not a credible threat, but rather an attempt by the terrorist group to inspire other lone wolf attacks.… MORE
Statement from UT Vice Chancellor and AD Dave Hart on the Passing of Pat Summitt
“We are deeply saddened by today’s news of Pat Summitt’s passing. We send our deepest condolences to her son, Tyler, and to her family and friends. “Pat Summitt is synonymous with Tennessee, but she truly is a global icon who transcended sports and spent her entire life making a difference in other peoples’ lives. She was…… MORE
Pat Summitt Passes Away at 64
Lady Vols Head Coach Emeritus Pat Summitt, 64, passed away Tuesday morning from complications of Early Onset Dementia, Alzheimer’s Type. Summitt’s son, Tyler Summitt, released a statement Tuesday morning regarding her passing. “It is with tremendous sadness that I announce the passing of my mother, Patricia Sue Head Summitt. She died peacefully this morning at…… MORE
395 Reopens Near Site of Marina Fire
The Marina fire, burning north of Lee Vining and west of Mono Lake is now 37% contained. The total acreage burned 758 acres at last estimate. Highway 395 has reopened at Lee Vining, and all evacuation advisories have been lifted. The fire has been determined to be human-caused.… MORE
Mason Fire Held to Nine Acres
Crews are mopping up a brush fire that started in northeast Washoe Valley last night. The Mason fire was held to just nine acres. Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District responded to to the fire just before 9:00 PM. Washoe County’s Raven helicopter, assisted with the initial attack, conducting four water drops before losing sunlight. The…… MORE
Registration Open For The Senior Games
Online registration is now open for the Reno-Tahoe Senior Games. As many as 300 people 50 and over are expected to compete, in a wide variety of activities. Every thing from Archery, to Croquet, Fly casting, Golf, Go Karts, and even Track and Field. You can sign up for the Senior Games at any Reno…… MORE
Fire Restrictions Go Into Effect This Week
Fire restrictions go into effect Thursday, June 30, for the Plumas National Forest. No open fires, campfires or charcoal fires outside of designated areas will be allowed, even with a California Campfire Permit. Fires can only be started in pits built by the U.S. Forest Service. Smoking is only allowed in an enclosed vehicle, building…… MORE
New License Plate Rules Begin July 1
Starting July 1, most Nevada motorists will have to replace their vehicle license plates every eight years, in a bill passed last year to address law enforcement agencies’ complaints that many plates are unreadable. Nevada DMV officials say license plates fade from exposure to the elements and must be readable from 100 feet away. However, the new law does not apply to blue-and-white…… MORE
Reno chef declares “Liberty” opening
After a whirlwind year that tossed Chef Mark Estee like a tumbleweed, Reno’s best known food man is back… with the freedom to focus on sharing his passion for food and friends in a place named, aptly enough, “Liberty.” But we’ll let him tell you, in his own words. A letter from Chef Mark Estee I am honored, humbled…… MORE
