One person is dead after a two-car rollover crash on northbound 395 near Johnson Lane. The Nevada Highway Patrol says the crash happened around 9:00 p.m. on Feb. 28 and forced the closure of northbound lanes of U.S. 395. According to NHP, impairment is believed to be a factor in the crash.… MORE
City of Reno Considering Land Sale to Fund New Police Station
The city of Reno is considering selling land at a discount to fund a new police station. The Reno Gazette Journal reports that the Reno City Council unanimously approved the sale of land on Chism St for $200-thousand dollars less than appraised value. The council also approved entering into negotiations to sell land on Washington…… MORE
Tahoe Transportation District Trying to Fill a $1.5 Billion Shortfall
Driving into and out of the Lake Tahoe Basin could soon come with a cost. The Tahoe Transportation District is studying a plan that would help the region fill a $1.5 billion dollar shortfall in transportation funds over the next 23 years. The “One Tahoe” plan would mean millions of visitors would be on the…… MORE
The Forest Service Looking For Summer Volunteers
If you love the outdoors, and primitive camping, the Forest Service needs volunteers for the summer season in the Desolation wilderness on the southwest end of Lake Tahoe. You’ll backpack in from a trial head for a couple miles, then work various tasks while you’re there. Lisa Herron with the Forest service says if you…… MORE
March is Nevada Moves Month
March is Nevada Moves Month, and you’re encouraged to get your children on their bikes or walking to school now that the weather’s warming.… MORE
Reno-Tahoe International Airport Has Plan in Place For Coronavirus
We haven’t had any cases of Coronavirus reported in Northern Nevada, but the Reno Tahoe Airport is ready if someone flies into our area and is exhibiting symptoms.… MORE
TIP’s Heroes With Heart Revealed
The Trauma Intervention Program of Northern Nevada honored five ‘Heroes with Heart’ at an awards dinner last night. The award recipients were honored for their exceptional on-scene compassionate support of citizens experiencing a personal trauma during the past year. 2020 TIP Heroes with Heart Recipients: · Officer Derek Jones, Reno Police Department · Deputy Micheon…… MORE
Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District Relocating Their Headquarters
The Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District is relocating its headquarters. They are currently located at the Washoe County Complex at 1001 E. Ninth Street. Their new location will be 3663 Barron Way. Fire officials say the move offers greater efficiency by consolidating administration, fleet, and logistics personnel under one roof. The new facility also includes…… MORE
Reno Police Issue 116 Traffic Citations During Pedestrian Safety Campaign
The Reno Police Department traffic division conducted a pedestrian safety operation Thursday in Reno-areas that had the highest concentration of pedestrian-related incidents. Police said officers issued 116 traffic citations, 28 warnings and made two arrests. One was for felony drug possession and another person was arrested on an undisclosed misdemeanor. Police said they focused on…… MORE
Washoe County School District Developing Coronavirus Response Plan
The Washoe County School District says it is developing a plan to deal with a potential coronavirus outbreak. In the meantime, they ask students and teachers stay home if they are sick and recommend students wash their hands frequently with soap and water and cover coughs and sneezes. To prepare for a possible outbreak, the…… MORE
