Sparks Police is reporting a fatal crash that happened early Monday morning just before 1:15 a.m. Officials say a 2013 Dodge crashed near Prater Way and 4th Street in Sparks. Police say one person died on scene and a second person was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.… MORE
Have Coffee With a Cop October 2nd
He says, there are important things to talk about, and Washoe County Sheriff Darrin Balaam says he’d love to see a big turnout for October 2nd’s, Coffee With a Cop Day.… MORE
School District Hosting Meeting to Discuss Swope Middle School Expansion
The Washoe County School District is hosting a community meeting to discuss a major expansion and renovation project at Swope Middle School. Riley Sutton with the district says the school’s been around for awhile, and has some other issues as well. That’s so Swope can eventually take 6th graders from six other feeder schools. The…… MORE
Fire Restrictions Lifted Today in The Plumas National Forest
The Forest Service announced that fire restrictions will be lifted for federally managed lands in the Plumas National Forest effective today. Restrictions on private land remain in place and are managed by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. Forest visitors may enjoy campfires outside of designated campgrounds and recreation sites, although California campfire…… MORE
Alienstock Ends With no Incidents at Area 51
The festivals are over and the Earthlings have headed home from the Nevada desert, where people from around the globe took selfies – but didn’t actually “storm” area 51. Authorities reported no overnight incidents the base gates and no arrests or disturbances after an “Alienstock” festival ended at the Little A’Le’Inn in Rachel. Emergency services…… MORE
Walker Fire in Plumas County Mapped at Over 54,000 Acres
The Walker fire in Plumas County has been mapped at 54,612 acres and is 98% contained. A Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) team has started an assessment of the Walker Fire area to determine if there is any risk of the destabilized soil to either life or property. “Resource Advisers” are also working with repair…… MORE
Sun Valley Bank Robbed
Washoe County Sheriffs Deputies are looking for a bank robber, after the Wells Fargo Bank on Sun Valley Boulevard was hit, just after 1 pm Friday. The suspect is described as Hispanic , medium build, wearing a yellow knit top, black sweater and jeans. He may have been picked up by a silver, four-door sedan.…… MORE
Dini Appointed to Lyon County Commission
Governor Steve Sisolak has appointed Joseph Dini the Third to the Lyon County Commission. Dini, a republican, replaces the late Greg Hunewill in district five, generally the area surrounding Yerington. Hunewill passed away last month.… MORE
Walmart Ending E-Cigarette Sales
Walmart says it will stop selling e-cigarettes as the number of deaths tied to vaping grows. The decision from America’s largest retailer may influence other stores and marks a significant blow to the vaping industry. The company said in a statement, “Given the growing federal, state and local regulatory complexity and uncertainty regarding e-cigarettes, we…… MORE
Nevada’s Best Taco Fest is Back at The Sand Regency This Weekend!
Taco Fest 2019 is back at the Sands Regency Casino this Saturday and Sunday, with two days of entertainment, contests, and of course tacos.… MORE
