The Detwiler Fire near Yosemite is the one sending smoke into the Truckee Meadows today, creating unhealthy air quality over much of Northern Nevada. The fire has burned more than 45 thousand acres, and about 4,000 people have been evacuated, including the entire city of Mariposa a few miles west of the park. Eight structures…… MORE
Long Valley Fire Now More Than 71 Percent Contained
The Long Valley Fire north of Reno and Sparks is now more than 71% contained and holding at 83,733 acres. All evacuation advisories and road closures have been lifted. People who live near the fire are encouraged to stay informed, and be prepared to evacuate if necessary, and to be prepared to bring any special…… MORE
Sparks Carjacking Suspect Found in Colorado
Sparks Police say a carjacking suspect and a girl, the subject of an amber alert last week, have been found. Troopers with the Colorado State Patrol found the car that was stolen at gunpoint from the Nugget Resort, inside was 33-year-old Bernadette Jaramillo of Colorado and 28-year-old Andrew Brigman of Utah. The Colorado State Patrol…… MORE
One Person Injured in Home Invasion on Wedekind Road
Reno Police are searching for three men who rushed into a man’s apartment, pistol-whipped him, and stole property from inside. The incident was reported around 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at an apartment complex in the 2300 block of Wedekind Road. Police say a man knocked on the victim’s door, and that the two appear to know…… MORE
Police Looking For The Man Who Left a Threatening Note For Senator Dean Heller
Police in Las Vegas are seeking a person of interest in connection with a threatening note addressed to Republican U.S. Sen. Dean Heller. Wednesday police released surveillance video showing the man walking around a building and getting into an elevator. The man is described as Caucasian and in his 50s. Police found the note while…… MORE
Rosen Rips Heller Over His “Undecided” Stance on ACHA
Senator Heller is officially “Undecided” on the Republican health care plan, but Congresswoman Jacky Rosen says we already know how Senator Heller would vote if he wasn’t faced with a tough race: just like he did in 2015 to double your premiums, gut coverage for people with pre-existing conditions, and eliminate Medicaid expansion. Rosen released…… MORE
Lyon County: Flood Concerns Around the Walker River Easing
Some good news for residents in the Walker River Basin, it looks like they have seen the highest river flow and Lyon County says, the Walker River is beginning to drop. Many in the communities of Yerington, Mason Valley and Smith Valley have begun to take flood protection measures down. County Manager Jeff Page said…… MORE
Donation of Historic Ranch Land Boosts New Walker River State Park
The creation of a new Nevada State Park, known as the Walker River State Recreation Area is official. The Nevada Division of State Lands accepted the gift deeds facilitated by the Walker Basin Conservancy, and will assign the donated property to the Nevada Division of State Parks for the development and management of the new…… MORE
Four Arrested After a String of Robberies Around Reno And Sparks
Sparks Police have arrested four armed robbery suspects following a crime spree that started earlier this week. Police say the first incident was Sunday when a 19-year-old man reported he was robbed at gunpoint while walking on Sullivan Lane. Police were eventually able to arrest all four men involved and later identified them as 19-year-old…… MORE
No Suspect Found After Hours-Long Standoff in South Reno
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office says no suspect was found when swat team members entered a home during an hours-long standoff this morning. Bob Harmon with the WCSO says detectives had reason to believe an outstanding felony suspect was in the neighborhood of Bulluno and Cervino Drives in south Reno. Due to the suspect’s background,…… MORE
