Reno police are looking for a suspect in connection with a stabbing at an apartment complex in the 100 block of Hubbard Way. It happened around 1:15 p.m. Monday at the Hubbard Garden Apartments. Police say the manager of the apartment complex was stabbed, possibly by a tenant. A search is underway for the suspect.…… MORE
Former White House Security Aide Cancels Reno Event
A former White House national security aide has canceled an appearance today in Reno. Sebastian Gorka had been set to speak at the Enlisted Association of the National Guard Conference at Reno Events Center, but the appearance was canceled after Gorka left his position in the administration.… MORE
Power Restored After Fire at NV Energy Plant
Fire crews have contained a structure fire at the NV Energy plant in South Lake Tahoe that knocked out power to thousands of people. Tahoe Douglas Fire says the fireoff Highway 50 in Zephyr Cove, was contained to the power station. The cause of the fire was an apparent mechanical failure. NV Energy says 8,795…… MORE
IRS Warns of Serious E-Mail Scam
The Internal Revenue Service is warning people to avoid a new phishing scheme that impersonates the IRS and the FBI as part of a ransomware scam to take computer data hostage. The scam email uses the emblems of both the IRS and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. It tries to entice users to select a…… MORE
Rotary Gears Up For a Colorful Spring
The Rotary Club of Reno launched the Biggest Little Bulb Project this week to gather donations for 15,000 spring bulb flowers, that will be planted this fall in the Sculpture Garden in Bicentennial Park and along Riverside Drive in downtown Reno. The Reno Arts and Culture Commission partnered with Rotary Club of Reno to establish…… MORE
Dean Heller Toast? Not So Fast Says New Poll
Dean Heller’s campaign has released a survey done by the Terrance Group that shows Heller with a 22 point lead over his primary challenger Danny Tarkanian. Heller campaign spokesman Tommy Ferraro says Tarkanian is on track to lose his 6th race for office, adding “Voters have rejected him time and time again and this race…… MORE
Motor Home Fire Causes Road Closures on Kingsbury Grade
A motor home caught fire and crashed into a guardrail on Kingsbury Grade Sunday, closing the road for several hours. The fire, originally reported just before 3 o’clock, appeared to be ready to spread into the wildland, but three engines from the Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District knocked it down. Fire fully engulfed the motor…… MORE
Crews Knock Down Wildfire in Palomino Valley
Crews knocked down a wildfire that sparked Saturday near Winnemucca Ranch Road in the Palomino Valley area. Sierra Front says the Shooting Range Fire burned just under eight acres. Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District and the Bureau of Land Management air and ground resources assisted with the fire.… MORE
Expect Lane Closures on Interstate 80 This Week
Interstate 80 near Sparks Boulevard will see lane closures throughout the rest of the week as the Nevada Department of Transportation completes installation of roadway sensors so they can gather data on road usage. Single lane closures will effect both directions of I-80 between McCarran and Sparks boulevards through Friday, Sept. 1 between 8 p.m.…… MORE
NDOT Looking For Some Help This Winter
Are you looking for a little bit of extra cash, all the while helping Northern Nevada drivers stay safe this Winter? The Nevada Department of Transportation is looking for you. Through Thursday, they are taking applications for more than 50 temporary workers to snow plow, provide highway emergency response among other duties…They need Winter workers…… MORE
