THE CHILD IN QUESTION HAS BEEN FOUND AND IS SAFE. An Amber Alert has been issued by The Nevada Department of Public Safety, for a child abduction emergency in Mineral County. Be on the lookout for a gold 2000 Dodge Intrepid – Nevada license 117 AWJ. They are looking for 1 child, a six…… MORE
Guest House Needs Models
The Veterans Guest House is looking for models for its fashion show, “Boots Meet Fashion, Fashion Meets Fun.” The fashion show will be Sept. 29th . at the Peppermill. The event honors women in the military, and features women models who are serving or have served in the U.S. military. The Guest House is reaching…… MORE
Foundry Responds to “Toxic Dump” Video
Production Pattern & Foundry in Mound House says they’re waiting to hear the results of the tests being done by the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection before they jump to any conclusions, regarding the viral video showing two employees dumping toxic waste near their plant in Mound House. Spokesperson Craig Banko says they have lots of…… MORE
Big Chief Fire Burns 80 Acres
An 80 acre fire is burning in Lodi Valley, about 7 miles northeast of Gabbs near the Big Chief Mine, Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch Center reports. No buildings are threatened from this fire on Bureau of Land Management land, which was first reported a little after 4:00, Wednesday afternoon. Two single-engine air tankers were attacking…… MORE
Major Improvements For Lake Tahoe Airport
The South Lake Tahoe City Council has given their approval for improvements to the lobby at Lake Tahoe Airport. With 3-2 vote, a contract was awarded to DML Construction, Inc. of Verdi to complete over $620,000 in upgrades to the heating and ventilation system, making the lobby ADA compliant, and generally sprucing up the place…… MORE
21 Displaced After Condo Complex Fire
Reno Fire Department quickly knocked down a fire late Wednesday night, but not before damaging several units at a condo complex in central Reno. RFD crews responded to the complex on Smithridge Drive at 9:40 Wednesday. Three units suffered damage, in addition to four carports along with multiple vehicles. An investigation is being conducted in the cause…… MORE
Trees Dying in Sierra Nevada
Drought, heat and an infestation of bark beetles has killed 26 million trees in the Sierra Nevada since October, an “unprecedented” die-off that heightens an already high wildfire risk. The new estimate by the U.S. Forest Service brings the loss of trees to at least 66 million since 2010 — a problem that grew worse…… MORE
Construction Industry Needs Skilled Workers
Construction is booming in Reno, but skilled laborers, are in short supply. Contractors say the increased demand is leading to higher costs and longer construction times. When the bubble burst in the late 2000s many of the skilled workers left town. Now, with homes, apartments, and industrial buildings all being built, there are fewer laborers…… MORE
Reward Offered For Hit & Run Suspect
Secret Witness is offering a one thousand dollar reward, for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the suspect wanted in connection with a hit and run that serious injured a bicyclist. It happened about 12:20 am Saturday, June 18th on Sutro St. in Reno. According to police, the bicyclist was riding northbound on…… MORE
Traffic Stop Results in Drug Bust
Two men are in jail after deputies discovered narcotics and a stolen hand gun during a traffic stop. The Washoe County Sheriff’s Department says deputies conducted a traffic stop in the area of Lemmon Drive and Millitary Road just before midnight Tuesday. Arrested were Jimmie Dombeck of Reno and James Avampato of Sun Valley. During…… MORE
