Sparks fire investigators are searching for two men seen leaving the scene of the Earthstone Fire, just before the fire was called in. One of the men was wearing a hat, and the pair were in a small blue or black two door vehicle. The fire started about 1:45pm Monday near Belmar Drive and Earthstone…… MORE
Rep Jacky Rosen Officially Announces Her Run For Heller’s Senate Seat
Nevada Rep. Jacky Rosen announced today that she will run against incumbent Republican Sen. Dean Heller in the 2018 election for a seat in the U.S. Senate. Rosen released the following statement: “I became a computer programmer all those years ago because I liked being able to see a problem, work together, and find smart…… MORE
Multiple Wildfires Burning Around Northern Nevada
Winnemucca Ranch A mobile home and two buildings have reportedly burned in the Winnemucca Ranch Fire in Palomino Valley. Residents in the Amy and Hucksberry Road area were urged to evacuate to the evacuation center at the Ironwood Equestrian Center on Whiskey Springs Road. Firefighters say fire is spreading rapidly. The Evacuation area ranges from…… MORE
Illegal Fireworks to Blame For Fire on River Ranch Road
Illegal fireworks use is responsible for a fire that burned a shed and a large open field late Tuesday night. The fire started just after 11 p.m. July 4th near River Ranch Road and Highway 50, behind the Pioneer Crossing Casino. Fire officials with the North Lyon County Fire Protection District say this fire was…… MORE
West Nile Virus Confirmed in Washoe County
The Washoe County Health District confirms that a mosquito sample from the South Meadows area has tested positive for West Nile Virus. This is the first positive test in Washoe County in 2017. When WNV identification is confirmed, the Health District increases mosquito surveillance and conducts controlled early-morning insecticide fogging in the area. Beginning early…… MORE
The Numbers Are In From The Keep Tahoe Blue Beach Clean Up
The numbers are in from the Keep Tahoe Blue Beach Clean up in Lake Tahoe Wednesday. Of the five beaches that were tidied up, over 1,500 pounds of garbage was collected by volunteers. Cigarette butts made up a large portion of that trash, with more than 7,700 picked up from the sand along the shoreline.…… MORE
More Nevada Money Going To Yucca Mountain Fight
Nevada is adding another 150 thousand dollars to the fight against Yucca Mountain. A contract between a consultant and the state board of examiners has been extended to September 2018, that’s 300 thousand dollars now being poured into the fight against the nuclear waste dump. Governo Brian Sandoval calls it a disgusting waste of money…… MORE
Local McDonalds Locations Offering Free Meals to First Responders
Local McDonald’s restaurants across Northern Nevada have been donating food and water to help the first responders who have been fighting the series of wildfires. Local Franchise Owner Rich Pelton says McDonald’s recognizes the hard work, dedication and long hours many first responders are putting in to control the wildfires across the state. The number…… MORE
Juvenile Arrested After Admitting to Starting Two Wildfires
A 13-year-old Fernley boy was taken into custody after he allegedly started two fires within an hour in the Nixon area. Pyramid Lake Fire Rescue arrived at the half-acre fire at South Hollywood Road and Moccasin Lane at about 4:09 p.m. and witnesses at the scene pointed out the person who started the fire. The…… MORE
One Person Killed in Crash Involving Wrong Way Driver
Nevada Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash on Eastbound 80 involving a sedan and a tanker truck. It happened just after 1 am this morning. Officials say the driver of the sedan was driving the wrong way on the interstate near the Pyramid Way exit and crashed into the tanker truck. He died at…… MORE
