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
Help The American Red Cross “Sound The Alarm”
Fires are a big deal in our area, and now’s your opportunity to help people prevent or recover from home fires by taking part in the American Red Cross’ Sound the Alarm Campaign. It’s September 23rd through October 15th, and you can help install smoke alarms in Gerlach, Carson City , and Minden. To get…… MORE
Lawmakers Accept FEMA Funds to Pay For Flood Damage
Nevada lawmakers have voted to accept $5.9 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to pay for damage from this past winter’s major flooding. Total costs for the January and February floods in northern Nevada are approaching $30 million. The federal government could ultimately pay for 75 percent of the costs. The Legislature’s Interim Finance…… MORE
Repaving Will Begin on Franktown Road This Week
The Nevada Department of Transportation will repave Franktown Road on the west side of Washoe Valley beginning today. The work is expected to last until early October. People will still be able to get to driveways and homes during the work. Most work will happen between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. on weekdays. Construction crews…… MORE
Congressman Mark Amodei Holding a Town Hall For Veterans
Congressman Mark Amodei is hosting a townhall Tuesday in Minden for veterans. The townhall is being held at the Old Court House at 16-16 8th Street, and topics Amodei will discuss include challenges facing vets, VA assistance programs, and ways his office can better serve those in the military. Several agency reps will also be…… MORE
