The California Highway Patrol has announced that State Route 89 and State Route 4 in Alpine County are reopening Wednesday. The highways have been closed due to the Tamarack Fire. Drivers can use the highways for thru-traffic, but you will not be able to access U.S. Forest Service lands. Authorities say there are still firefighters…… MORE
Fatal Plane Crash in Truckee Under Investigation
The plane that crashed near the Ponderosa golf Course in Truckee, sparking a fire, was a two engine private jet. The plane hit tree tops, while attempting to land at Tahoe Truckee Airport. They aren’t saying how many people were aboard, but say no one on the ground was hurt. There were no survivors on…… MORE
How Long Will The Smoky Air Linger Around Reno
The National Weather Service Reno is predicting a shift in winds, with the smoke from the Dixie Fire moving out and the smoke from the Tamarack fire making it’s way north.… MORE
Congressman Tom McClintock Demanding Answers on The Tamarack Fire
Congressman Tom McClintock, representative of district 4 which covers most of the Sierra in California including the area of the Tamarack Fire, has sent a letter to the U.S. Forest Service demanding answers to the slow response on the Tamarack Fire. He spoke to News Talk 780 KOH.… MORE
Some Evacuation Orders Lifted Around The Tamarack Fire
The Tamarack Fire remains at 66,744 acres and is now 27% contained. The Alpine County Sheriff’s Office announced that evacuations have been lifted for Diamond Valley Road, Carson River Road, Woodfords, Markleeville, Markleeville Village, Shay Creek, Grover Hot Springs and Campground, East Fork Resort, Crystal Springs, Douglas Way and Wylder Resort. Mandatory evacuations are still…… MORE
Evacuation Orders Expanded Near The Dixie Fire
The Dixie Fire has grown to 192,849 acres and is now 21% contained. Officials are now saying they do not have an estimated containment date. Officials say more than 5,400 firefighters and personnel are on scene. The fire burned across both Highway 70 and Highway 89 over the weekend. Fire crews are working to protect…… MORE
7-Eleven Robbed in Lemmon Valley, Reward Offered
Secret Witness is offering a $1,500 reward for information on two suspects who robbed a Lemmon Valley 7-Eleven on Friday. It happened in the 8900 block of Lemmon Drive shortly after 5 am. One suspect waited by the door and the other walked up to the store clerk, pointed a weapon and demanded money. They…… MORE
Jet Fuel Supply Issues May Affect Reno-Tahoe International Airport
Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority is alerting travelers that jet fuel supply issues may affect airline flight schedules or frequencies. They say its a perfect storm of factors affecting several airlines at airports in the Western U.S.… MORE
Zane Floyd Granted a Stay of Execution
A quadruple killer has been granted a formal stay of execution by a Nevada Judge. Clark County District Court Judge Michael Villani’s written order, followed a June 28 ruling by a federal judge in Las Vegas that stopped the state’s plan to put Zane Michael Floyd to death in late July. Appeals also are pending…… MORE
Douglas County Announces Voluntary Evacuations Near The Tamarack Fire
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office announced voluntary evacuations for the Topaz Ranch Estates and Topaz Lake areas in southern Douglas County. Smith Valley High School at 20 Day Lane in Smith is now serving as an evacuation center. Livestock can be taken to Dresslerville Park off Nevada 208. The Topaz Ranch Estates evacuation center has…… MORE
