Reno fire crews stopped a brush fire in a field near the SPCA on Spectrum Boulevard in north Reno. It burned on Red Peak toward broadcast towers, but was stopped in that direction before flames got that far. There is no word yet on a cause. No homes or other buildings were in danger from…… MORE
Las Vegas Raiders? ESPN Says Yes
ESPN is reporting the Southern Nevada Tourism and Infrastructure Committee will meet on June 23rd, and is expected to recommend the $1.4 billion stadium for the Raiders and UNLV over an expansion to the convention center. That recommendation will go to the governor and would be the next major milestone in the Raiders pursuit of…… MORE
Richie West Stays in Washoe Jail
A judge has decided that an alleged prescription drug ring suspect will stay in Washoe County Jail, and not be moved to Pahrump. Richard West’s attorney David Houston, argued that he would be unable to assist in his legal defense should he be moved away from Reno. Houston also continues to argue in favor…… MORE
More Non-stop Reno Flights
Reno-Tahoe International Airport has announced new, non-stop flights to Los Angeles on Allegiant Air. Flights lifted off for the first time yesterday. The LA bound flights leave Reno on Thursday and Sunday mornings at 9:29 am, and return flights to Reno from LA take off at 7:30 am. For ticket info, go to allegiant-air-dot-com.… MORE
Reid Gives Sanders a Reality Check
After the scuffles and name calling at the Nevada Democratic convention, when Bernie Sanders supporters threatened to bring down the house over a difference of a few delegates, many wondered if Sanders would ever accept that he’s lost the race. Senator Harry Reid met with Sanders Thursday and says he thinks he has. Nevada Senator Harry Reid…… MORE
RPD Snags Armed Robber in Days
The Reno Police Department, working with law enforcement in the Northern California area, have tracked down an armed robber just days after he was suspected of committing two crimes in the Truckee Meadows. California law enforcement made the bust Wednesday night in Roseville, where 28 Frank Eugene Solorzano was also wanted for similar crimes.…… MORE
Fatal Motorcycle Crash on I-80
A motorcycle rider is dead after a crash on Interstate 80 west of Fernley Thursday night. NHP Trooper Duncan Dauber said the crash was reported at about 8:30 p.m. on eastbound I-80 just east of Painted Rock Road. Dauber said the male rider, who was the only person on the motorcycle, went into the…… MORE
LAST DAY OF EARLY VOTING: HERE’S WHERE
Today is the last day you can vote early in the Silver State, so if you can’t get out today, you’ll have to wait until Nevada’s Primary Day, Tuesday, June 14th. There are dozens of places you can vote in northern Nevada. Early voting is easy, quick and allows you to avoid the lines and wait…… MORE
Fire Stopped on I-80
A brushfire along I 80 near Patrick grew to an estimated two acres, and was contained in about an hour Thursday afternoon. Storey County Fire led the fight, with help from several other agencies. The fire was first reported just before 2PM on the Storey County side of the river. Wind concerns grounded helicopters, so…… MORE
Chinese Drone Company In Nevada
A Chinese company that makes passenger-carrying drones will be testing its system in Nevada. “EHang Inc.” is partnering with the Nevada Institute for Autonomous Systems to test and develop a smartphone-directed drone service. In EHang’s drones, passengers would enter a destination into the system’s accompanying app and then take off in the autonomous vehicle. EHang…… MORE
