Lawyers For Wilber Martinez Guzman Asking for Postponement of Trial

Lawyers for the Salvadoran illegal immigrant charged with murdering four people in January 2019, are asking for an indefinite postponement of his murder trial. Public defenders for Wilber Ernesto Martinez Guzman said they are attempting to conduct a mental disability evaluation to determine whether he has an intellectual disability that would make him ineligible for…MORE

Fire Leads to Dense Smoke Around Northern Nevada

The North Complex of fires has grown to 8,600 acres and is zero percent contained. Last night, winds were actively spreading the fire. The fires in Lassen and Plumas counties are believed to have been caused by lightning. CAL FIRE Lassen-Modoc Unit continues to assist with resources (dozers, engines, and helicopters) on the north end…MORE

No School Today For Washoe County Students Due to Dense Smoke

Air quality has been uncomfortable, and unhealthy across northern Nevada prompting a Dense Smoke Advisory and an alert from the Washoe County School District. The smoke advisory is in effect through this (Thurs) morning for the Greater Reno-Carson-Sparks-Minden areas and the Tahoe Basin. The smoke is coming from several fires burning in Northern and Central…MORE

Not Wearing a Mask in South Lake Tahoe Could Become Expensive

Don’t wear a mask in South Lake Tahoe and you can expect to be fined up to $100 dollars for individuals and $500 for businesses. The South Tahoe council took testimony from people who say customers have become violent when asked to protect others by using face coverings, including coughing and spitting on workers. Mayor…MORE

When Will Washoe County Bars Reopen?

Caleb Cage, head of the state coronavirus compliance review panel, says decisions will be made as early as tonight on whether bars and other businesses will be allowed to reopen in Washoe, Clark and four other counties. Washoe County health officials say they support reopening bars in Reno and Sparks because it’s easier to combat…MORE

Sparks Mayor Ron Smith Dies After Two-Year Battle With Cancer

After an almost two-year battle with pancreatic cancer, Sparks Mayor Ron Smith has died. He was 71 years old. Mayor Smith was officially sworn in as the 25th Mayor of Sparks on November 13, 2018. He was elected to the Sparks City Council in November 2006 and was re-elected to four-year terms in 2008, 2012…MORE

11 Buildings Burned in The Loyalton Fire

The Loyalton Fire has grown to 44,147 acres with 10% containment as of Monday morning. The cause was determined to be lightning. As of now, 5 homes and 6 outbuildings have been destroyed. Because the fire is burning into Dog and Long Valleys, the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest has closed all National Forest System lands in…MORE