In February, Rick Worthington’s wife Kristen found out she had breast cancer, and shortly after her 43rd birthday, the primary tumor was removed. The second shock came in May, when their son 13-year-old Nicholas – was diagnosed with rare aggressive form of cancer. Rhabdomyosarcoma affects only 200 to 300 people a year. Worthington who is…… MORE
Fire Crews Knock Down Small Fire Near Pyramid And McCarran
Sparks Fire crews quickly knocked out a brush fire on the east side of Pyramid Way, north of McCarran Boulevard. Flames were reported in an open area between Queen and Disc about 3:30PM Wednesday. Investigators says about 2.2 acres burned. Northbound lanes of Pyramid were briefly shut down in the area. No cause has been…… MORE
Carson City DA: There Won’t be a Marijuana “Free-For-All” in Carson City
“Carson Now” reports, the Carson City District Attorney says there will be no marijuana Free-for-all in the Capital City. Jason Woodbury says if someone is caught selling pot to a minor, he has a Zero Tolerance Policy. That means no plea bargains, and reminds violators, selling to minors is a felony, and will be prosecuted…… MORE
Detwiler Fire Bringing Smoke and Hazy Conditions to The Truckee Meadows
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
