Crews are battling a 1,180 acre brush fire that has prompted the evacuation of 50 homes in the Smith Valley area and has closed Upper Colony Road. Smith Valley Fire, BLM, East Fork Fire, Mason Valley Fire, Antelope Valley Fire are on scene. A Sierra Front Type 3 team is now leading fire fighting efforts.…… MORE
Sparks Teen Says She Was Held at Gunpoint
A 16-year-old girl told Sparks police an armed man got into her vehicle in west Sparks on Saturday night and demanded she take him to south Reno. The incident happened about 9pm in the 1800 block of El Rancho Drive. The girl told police the man was pointing a handgun at her when he made…… MORE
Have You Seen a Doctor Lately?
For some men, they heard about it on Father’s Day, but if you didn’t, here’s your reminder, it’s men’s health month, and if you change the oil in or tune up your car more frequently than you see a doctor, it could be a problem.… MORE
TMCC Grant Will Help People Getting Out of Prison Get Back Into The Workforce
The Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development has just approved a grant for Truckee Meadows Community College to start a career and life skill program for people getting out of prison.… MORE
Lane Closures This Week on Eastbound 4th Street
The Regional Transportation Commission continues to make progress on the 4th Street/Prater Way Bus RAPID Transit project, with more work planned this week. RTC’s temporarily closing eastbound 4th Street from Galletti Way to Montello Street for paving, utility adjustments and striping. RTC’s Lauren Ball says you’ll still be able to do business in the area.…… MORE
Fallon City Council Will Review Marijuana Ordinance This Week
The Fallon City Council will review an ordinance placing a city-wide ban on all state-licensed marijuana facilities. Fallon allows medical marijuana, this ban would be on recreational. Churchill County already has a ban on all marijuana facilities. Fallon’s only medical dispensary, The Green Cross Farmacy, says in a press release, “We are seeking help and…… MORE
Churchill Community Hospital Reopening It’s Emergency Department This Week
Fallon’s Banner Churchill Community Hospital is reopening its Emergency Department Thursday after months of renovations. Treating 20,000 patients per year, the department was too cramped for certain workspaces and required patients to sit in hallways. The first phase of the project features 16 patient rooms and 14-fully private exam rooms. The expansion and renovation project,…… MORE
Changes to Gender Guidelines at The Nevada DMV
Nevada’s Department of Motor Vehicles is no longer requiring a doctor’s approval to change genders on a driver’s license or ID card. They’re also working on adding a new option for those who don’t identify as male or female. Gender Justice Nevada Clinical Director Jane Heenan says the previous policy added further costs and stress…… MORE
Nevada Builders Alliance Purchases Historic Carson City Landmark
The Nevada Builders Alliance purchased a long-vacant historic landmark of downtown Carson City. Jack’s Bar at the corner of Carson and 5th streets has been sold for $300,000. The N-B-A says the tentative plans include restoring the saloon in the front half of the building and using the back half as office space. The sale…… MORE
Governor Sandoval Celebrates Veteran Housing Program in Sparks
Governor Brian Sandoval made a stop in Sparks to celebrate the 1000th home purchased by a veteran family in the Home is Possible for Heroes program.… MORE
