A military jet made a belly landing at the Reno Stead airport Monday morning, but there were no reported injuries. The Federal Aviation Administration confirms that the F-5 fighter jet landed with its gear up. But the FAA says it does not comment on military operations. The Nevada Air Guard says the aircraft was not…… MORE
NDOW Asking You to Avoid Kayaking After Dark
Two experienced kayakers got stuck on Walker Lake recently, and had to be rescued after dark when a storm set in. The Nevada Department of wildlife is asking you to avoid kayaking at dusk, and always take a look at the weather report before you go.… MORE
Crews Respond to Fires This Morning Likely Caused by Lightning
Truckee Meadows Fire and Rescue is responding to a small brush fire near Bowers Mansion. It was reported just before 7:00 A.M. this morning. It is burning in a remote area in the mountain, but no structures are threatened. Crews are also on scene of a small fire on Prosser Hill, north of Tahoe Donner.…… MORE
Reno PD Officer Involved in Weekend Shooting
The Reno Police Department reports that an RPD officer was involved in a shooting late Saturday night. The incident took place near West and 2nd streets in downtown Reno just before midnight on August 22. There is currently no word on injuries nor a suspect. The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office will be investigating the shooting.…… MORE
Case of COVID-19 Reported at McQueen High School
The Washoe County School District says there has been a positive case of COVID-19 reported at McQueen High School. In an email to parents, the district says that while some students and staff will be excluded from the building, others will have classes as normal. Students should be receiving emails about which group they fall…… MORE
Reno Police Looking For Shooting Suspect
Reno Police responded to reports of a fight near Virginia & 2nd around 4 o’clock Sunday morning. The fight started in a business and then was taken outside, when the suspect shot the victim three times. The victim’s wounds are said to be not life-threatening. The suspect is a heavy-set black man, wearing a black…… MORE
RTC Wants Your Input on Future Projects
RTC has a survey open to gauge what transit service improvements you’d like to see for the coming year. The survey is at rtcwashoe.com… MORE
Smoke Continues to Hang Over Northern Nevada
The lighting sparked North Complex fire has grown to 10,382 acres and is zero percent contained. The Sheep Fire, the largest fire in the group that makes up the North Complex, grew Thursday and moved towards Susanville. Steep terrain is making fighting the fire difficult. The U.S. Forest Service reports that containment on the Loyalton…… MORE
Case of COVID-19 Reported at Reed High School
The Washoe County School District said a COVID-19 case has been confirmed at Reed High School. For now, only one person is being excluded, the school district said. The district is working with the Washoe County Health District to do contact tracing to see who else may have been affected. The school is being cleaned…… MORE
Children’s Cabinet “Art of Childhood” Fundraiser Moving Online
The annual “Art of Childhood,” fundraiser for the Children’s Cabinet has moved online this year due to Covid-19, with a raffle open now and a live auction that kicks off Thursday.… MORE
