Reno Fire Department Purchases a New Truck

The Reno Fire Department has purchased a new ladder truck. RFD’s Jeremy White tells our news partner KOLO 8 News Now, it’s essential to search and rescue, especially in high rise fire situations. Division Chief of Fleet and Facilities, Seth Williams, says he expects the new truck to be in full service by the end…MORE

NHP Looking For Fatal Hit & Run Driver

NHP has joined the Lander County Sheriff’s Office investigation of the death of a bicyclist Wednesday night. Trooper Jim Stewart says the crash of the bicyclist was reported about 8:30PM on Frontage Road 401, about four miles east of Battle Mountain. The victim was not wearing a helmet when the bike crashed, and died of…MORE

Senator Dean Heller to Tour Washoe County’s Forensic Science Division

Senator Dean Heller will tour the Forensic Science Division at the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office today, and discuss with officials his work to help Nevada reduce the number of untested sexual assault kits. Heller has pushed for federal funding to combat the state’s rape kit backlog, by providing resources to support DNA analysis, lab capacity…MORE

Four Nevada Fire Agencies Awarded Grants

Four Nevada Fire Agencies – the Central Lyon County Fire Protection District, the Elko County Fire Protection District, Nye County Emergency Management, and the Reno Fire Department – have been awarded competitive grants totaling over $1.5 from the Department of Homeland Security as part of the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Program and…MORE

Fire at Bently Ranch Stopped at 20 Acres

A fire at Bently Ranch in Minden that started about 11am Thursday, was stopped at 20 acres. It was called the Kiss Fire, it burned near Kiss Lane and Fremongt Street and was apparently started by a rancher using some equipment. No structures were damaged.MORE

NDOT Reopening Muller Lane in The Carson Valley

Nevada Department of Transportation plans to reopen Muller Lane in the Carson Valley this evening. Crews have been replacing a bridge on Muller that goes over the west fork of the Carson River, and are wrapping that up today. Roadside shoulder closures will continue over the coming weeks for utility and fence work. As part…MORE