The Bureau of Land Management is imposing fire restrictions as of this Saturday, June 30th, because things are really drying out in the Nevada outback. Lisa Ross with the BLM says they’ve already put out a few human caused fires this season caused by target shooters, so if you go shooting, follow a few simple…… MORE
Reno Drug Ring Busted, 20 People Charged
A federal grand jury has returned four-related indictments, charging 20 alleged members of a Reno drug and gun trafficking organization, for their roles in a large-scale drug distribution ring that operated in the Reno area. Seventeen defendants are charged with conspiracy to possess and distribute methamphetamine, cocaine, and heroin, and three defendants are charged with…… MORE
Reno Man Convicted of Child Sex Charges Faces Possible Life Sentence
A man convicted of lewdness with a child and sexual assault of a child, faces the possibility of life sentences in prison on each count. Sentencing is set for August 30th in Washoe District Court for 54 year old Jim Hwa Chen of Reno. The case involved sexual abuse of a child that had occurred…… MORE
Fatal Hit & Run Crash Under Investigation in South Lake Tahoe
There was a fatal hit and run crash in South Lake Tahoe. A construction worker found the body of a bicyclist Wednesday morning, and investigators believe the crash happened sometime Tuesday night, just west of the Truckee River Bridge. The victim, whose name has not been released, was a 33 year old South Lake Tahoe…… MORE
Lane Closures on Old U.S. 395 Start Today in Washoe Valley
Drivers will see single lane closures and travel delays of up to 30 minutes on Old U.S. 395 in Washoe Valley as part of a continuing NDOT project to resurface the highway. Today through Friday, July 6, single lane closures will take place weekdays between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Alternate U.S. 395 in…… MORE
Fire Along I-80 Impacting Traffic East of Sparks
Westbound Interstate 80 traffic is being impacted by a fire in the Lockwood area. There is a 10-acre fire in the Lockwood area as of 5:30 pm (Wednesday). Count on traffic delays, and intermittent closures as Truckee Meadows Firefighters battle the blaze. Be prepared for rapidly changing conditions.… MORE
More Child Sex Assault Victims Come Forward in South Lake Tahoe
A South Lake Tahoe child care center has been closed for a social services investigation during a child sexual assault case. The South Lake Tahoe Police Department received information of a possible ongoing child sexual assault at the Pequenos Rascals Learning Center on Sandy Way. Police say multiple victims came forward and reported a pattern…… MORE
Sparks Will Debut New Community Band Friday
As part of the monthly Last Friday Series, with the Sparks Heritage Museum and Cultural Center, the City of Sparks is hosting the new City of Sparks Community Band on June 29. The band is made up of 40 musicians from Sparks High School, Reed High School and Spanish Springs High School, led by Ron…… MORE
New Nonstops Between Reno and Portland Comes With Sun Country Airlines
Sun Country Airlines is the 10th airline serving Reno-Tahoe International Airport, announcing new non-stop service between Reno and Portland, beginning this fall. The new service will begin November 16, departing Fridays and Mondays from Portland at 3:20 p.m. and arriving Reno at 4:40 p.m. The flight will then depart Reno at 5:40 p.m., arriving in…… MORE
Washoe County School Board Approves New Schedule For 2019/2020 School Year
The Washoe County School District has voted to change the school calendar starting with the 2019/2020 school year. Under the new schedule, school will start the second week of August and end in the first week of June. Students will get one week for Fall break, two weeks for Winter break, two weeks for Spring…… MORE
