Reno police say two men robbed two women at gunpoint early this morning on Plumb Lane. After meeting the men online, the women agreed to meet in-person in Sparks. While traveling in a car at Plumb & Kietzke, one of the men pulled out a gun and demanded money and a cell phone from one…… MORE
Deputy Howell Acted in Self-Defense According to D.A. Investigation
Carson City District Attorney Jason Woodbury has announced a sheriff’s deputy acted in self-defense in the 2015 shooting of a domestic violence suspect. Deputy Carl Howell and Jonathon Pope were both killed when they exchanged gunfire at Pope’s home in August of 2015. The Reno Police Department, assisted by the Nevada Division of Investigation, investigated…… MORE
Farad Fire Closes Interstate 80 in Verdi
The Farad Fire has stopped traffic on Interstate 80 at exit 5 in Verdi, as it blows up to an estimated 600 acres. Eastbound Traffic is being held at Hirschdale. The fire broke out about 1pm Monday July 10th, the cause isn’t known. The public is being asked to stay out of the area, and…… MORE
Night In The Country 2017!
Night in the Country 2017 July 27th – 29th Our sister station, KBUL 98-1 is your official NITC Radio Station! New this year to the festival! THE BULL PEN Spend the weekend at Night in the Country in style in the Bull Pen! An all-inclusive NITC and camping experience! It will be hosted by KBUL…… MORE
Firefighter Loses Home to Flames in Palomino Valley
The Winnemucca Ranch Road Fire is now close to full containment at 4799 acres. All evacuation orders have been lifted. The fire burned three structures on Amy Road, and for a time threated 58 structures. Cause is undetermined. The fire destroyed the home of a volunteer firefighter, in spite of the fact that he cleared…… MORE
Fire Crews Keeping Busy Around Northern Nevada
The Aspen Fire north of Sparks has scorched over 300 acres after starting near Palomino Valley Saturday night. Crews have worked day & night since the fire started to control the spread. The fire is burning in cheat grass, brush and juniper in steep and rocky terrain. Mandatory evacuations are in place along Tree Farm…… MORE
The RTC Has Shifted Lanes at The Pyramid McCarran Project
The Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County is in the paving phase at the Pyramid McCarran widening project, and back ups are expected. Single closures will continue for the next few weeks, and workers will be switching the closures between the two roads, as needed. Plan to take some extra time to get where you…… MORE
It Won’t Take Much to Put Northern Nevada Back Into Drought Conditions
The former director of the Southern Nevada Water Authority says she’s delighted northern Nevada is out of the drought, but Pat Mulroy cautions against any complacency. She says it’s a year to year thing in northern Nevada, and a dry year can put the region into drought conditions pretty quickly. Mulroy says we still have…… MORE
NDOT Starting a New Project on North Virginia Street
NDOT is starting a project today on North Virginia Street from Hoge Road down to Moraine Way. The signal installed two years ago at the Bonanza Casino was considered temporary at the time, and a permanent signal will be installed on the project. Sidewalks will also be placed from the Bonanza up to Hoge Road.…… MORE
Police Arrest One Person After a Shot is Fired at Lemmon Valley Apartment
Reno Police says one person is under arrest, accused of firing a gunshot during an argument early this morning. Police say it happened after midnight inside an apartment on Lemmon Drive. They say there were several people inside the suspect’s apartment when the argument happened. The suspect then pulled out a handgun and fired one…… MORE
