A preliminary report says a Utah firefighter died last week from falling tree debris after a retardant drop on California’s largest-ever wildfire. The “blue sheet” summary report by California fire officials says Battalion Chief Matthew Burchett was struck by falling tree debris Aug. 13 at the Mendocino Complex Fire after a large air tanker completed…… MORE
Cortez Masto Bill Fights Opioid Dumping
A bill by Senator Catherine Cortez Masto, of Nevada and republican John Kennedy of Louisiana, would suspend Medicare payments to pharmacies being investigated for fraud. The bill enables law enforcement to address cases in which seniors have had their Medicare information stolen and used to illegally obtain opioids. The Senator says “The surplus of unneeded…… MORE
Two People Killed in Sun Valley Shooting
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office are investigating after two men were killed in a shooting last night. Deputies responded to the area of Staci Way and Merritt Court just before 10:30pm on a report of shots fired. They found two victims at the scene. Bob Harmon with the Sheriff’s Offices say one man died at…… MORE
Sun Valley Fire Destroys Outbuilding
A fire in Sun Valley destroyed one outbuilding Sunday afternoon, but otherwise caused no serious damage. The fire was reported about 1:30 p.m. near the intersection of Pit Lane and Sidehill Drive. Crews knocked out the fire within 15 minutes, and there were no injures. Truckee Meadows Fire and the Sparks Fire Department responded. A…… MORE
Five Businesses Busted in Alcohol Compliance Sting
Five businesses sold alcohol to minors Saturday during a Regional Street Enforcement Team alcohol sting. The SET team said it checked 30 businesses taking part in the Pirate Crawl and also other businesses in the midtown area August 18th. The businesses that sold to people ages 18 to 20 were US Mart on S. Virginia…… MORE
Juvenile Suspected of Starting Wildfire in Stead
A juvenile suspected of starting a fire in Stead has been detained. The fire broke out in the area of Mount Babcock Street and Mount Anderson Street around 9:40 Saturday evening. It burned about an acre. Structures were threatened but none were lost. Reno Fire and Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District were the responding agencies.… MORE
Nevada Has Some of The Largest Class Sizes in The Nation
A study by the National Education Association says Nevada ranks at the top for states with the largest average class sizes in the nation, for the second year in a row. The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports the data shows the state has added an average of seven students over the past three years. The Review-Journal…… MORE
Berry Fire Fully Contained Near Washoe Lake
A fire in the Washoe Valley area on the south end of Washoe Lake was fully contained over the weekend. The Berry Fire was started when a large bird on a power line took flight and caused a short. That short caused a short on another pole and that second short caused two fires. One…… MORE
Plans to Improve Bicycle Mobility Under Discussion at Reno City Hall
The Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County wants to improve bicycle mobility in the biggest little city, and they’re talking about the tentative plans this evening.… MORE
Carson City Fire Department Warning of Phone Scam Making The Rounds
The Carson City Fire Department wants you to know that they’re not collecting money by phone, following a call from a concerned resident about a phone scam.… MORE
