Reno firefighters knocked down a fire late Wednesday afternoon that threatened homes on La Fond Drive, off Plumb Lane near the Carmelite Monastery. Firefighters say it started as a brush fire in an empty lot between homes and quickly spread. One home was damaged before flames were extinguished. Ten homes were threatened and residents were…… MORE
Reward Offered For Pyramid Fire Starter
The Bureau of Land Management is offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction or civil prosecution of those responsible for the 287 acre Pyramid Fire that started June 3. The fire was about a mile south of Pyramid Lake in the Painted Hills Range, about 2 miles north of Mullen…… MORE
It’s Time to Dump The Pump
The RTC is again joining with transit agencies across the country to encourage use of public and alternative transportation as part of the “Dump the Pump” movement. The American Public Transportation Association organizes this annual event to encourage everyone to travel in ways that create cleaner air, save money, reduce dependence on oil, and ease…… MORE
Reno Police Training With U.S. Marines
Starting today the Reno Police Department SWAT team will be training with U.S. Marines and sailors from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit from Camp Pendleton California, in the Reno area. The purpose of the joint training exercise is to help enhance the safety and skills of the U.S. Marines and sailors in actual urban environments.…… MORE
Jobless Rate in Nevada on The Rise
While the jobless rate is down nationwide, Nevada’s unemployment rate jumped to 6.1 percent in May, with an estimated 89,100 people out of work. The national rate dipped to 4.7 percent in May. Nevada’s jobless rate rose from 5.8 percent in April to 6.1 percent in May. Gov. Brian Sandoval says he’s disappointed, but Nevada’s…… MORE
Reno Hawken Fire Threatens Caughlin Ranch
Update 4:15 pm: Caughlin Parkway is closed at the Eagles Nest subdivision in Caughlin Ranch due to the brush fire threatening the area. Firefighters are battling a 200 plus acre brush fire in SW Reno near Hawken and Pronghorn in the Caughlin Ranch area. At least five homes have been voluntarily evacuated as fire crews…… MORE
Amber Alert For Missing Children
Law enforcement is on the hunt for Jason “Travis” Simon and Sarah Joy VanOcker-Dunn, who are suspected in a child abduction case out of Caldwell, Idaho. The children, Lewis “Louie” Dunn and Kaylee Dunn were taken out of state illegally by Van Ocker-Dunn, and are reportedly with her and Simon, who’s accused of child sexual…… MORE
Taylor and Kelley Win School Board Seats
Because of a new state law, two of the four open seats on the Washoe County school board were decided in yesterday’s primary. Candidates who get more than 50% of the vote are declared winners and don’t have to go to the general election. Incumbent Angie Taylor in District E got 53% of the vote…… MORE
PK O’Neill Backed Tax, Defeated In Primary
One of the Governor’s key supporters on his $1.5 billion “Commerce Tax” has been beaten for the GOP nomination. PK O’Neill of Carson City strongly defended the vote, but faced three GOP challengers in Nevada’s primary. In the four-way race for Assembly District 40, Al Kramer won with more than 29 % of the vote, O’Neill was…… MORE
Hartung Wins Reelection Over Washington
Incumbent Washoe County Commissioner Vaughn Hartung who has been dogged in the press about losing his temper with a county employee a year ago, and for taking a ride on the Sheriff’s Raven helicopter to “Burning man,” with family members, has been re-elected. Hartung held off popular former State Senator Maurice Washington 55% to 45%. Because there…… MORE
