Northern Nevada HOPES is hosting a townhall tonight to have an open discussion about the Affordable Care Act. John Packham, Ph.D., who’s the Director of Health Policy Research at UNR School of Medicine, will be the featured speaker at the town hall that runs from 6-8pm. Members of Nevada’s congressional delegation, including Senator Dean Heller,…… MORE
Help Keep Tahoe’s Beaches Clean With a Beach Trash Pick Up Day
Help clean up after all the 4th of July revelers today during Keep Tahoe Blue’s lakewide beach trash pick up day. Hundreds of people come out for Keep Tahoe Red, White & Blue Beach Cleanup every year, clearing garbage, cigarette butts, and food wrappers from the shoreline. It kicks off this morning at 8:30am and…… MORE
Reno Soccer Player in Critical Condition After Being Pulled From The Lake
The RGJ says Reno 1868 FC soccer midfielder 20 year old Matheus Silva was rescued from Lake Tahoe on Tuesday morning. He was pulled from the lake, and resuscitated on the shore. After a trip to a local Tahoe hospital, Silva was airlifted to Renown Regional Medical Center in Reno, where he’s reportedly in critical,…… MORE
Nevada Highway Patrol Investigating a Fatal Crash on Kingsbury Grade
NHP have confirmed two people are dead after a head-on crash on Kingsbury Grade late Tuesday night. Two other victims were reportedly transported to the hospital by Care Flight. At this time, it’s unknown if alcohol or drugs played a role in this crash.… MORE
Brush Fire North of Spanish Springs
A brush fire, now estimated at 1,500 acres, was reported near Winnemucca Ranch road off Pyramid Highway north of Spanish Springs around 7pm last night. Sierra Front is reporting 25-30 structures are threatened and it’s possible that number will increase to up to 200 structures threatened soon. Truckee Meadows Fire, BLM and Nevada Division of…… MORE
Crews Around Northern Nevada Busy Fighting Wildfires
The Nevada Department of Transportation is reporting that I-80 is back open in both directions from Patrick to Wadsworth after a fire started in east Sparks and spread wildly to the interstate, shutting it down. The incident commander says the Earthstone Fire is estimated to be between 8000 and 10,000 acres with 20% containment. Evacuation…… MORE
BLM Planning a Burro Roundup on The Marietta Range
The Bureau of Land Management’s Carson City District is planning a roundup of burros on the Marietta Wild Burro Range, because so many animals have been hit recently on locals roadways. They’re gathering around 125 burros from the range beginning the 17th of July. Once they’ve been collected, they’ll be transported to the Indian Lakes…… MORE
What Happens When Local Dispensaries Run Out of Marijuana?
Nevada has become the fifth state to legalize the sale of recreational marijuana, but a battle with state liquor distributors could cause some stores to run out. The new law contains a requirement that only Nevada’s alcohol distributors can legally transport the product from cultivators to stores, known as dispensaries. Andrew Jolley, CEO of The…… MORE
The Tesla Model 3 Goes on Sale This Week
Tesla says its more affordable Model 3 car will go on sale on Friday. The car is priced at around $35,000 and with a $7,500 federal electric car tax credit, could cost $27,500. The five-seater will be able to go 215 miles on a single charge and will accelerate from zero to 60 in under…… MORE
Pedestrian in Fatal Hit And Run Identified
The pedestrian victim of a fatal hit and run accident that happened July 1st on Fremont Avenue south of Johnson Lane has been identified as 21 year old Roberto Palomar-Espinosa of Gardnerville. The crash happened about 5am. The investigation is ongoing. NHP and Douglas County Sheriff’s Office want to speak to any witnesses or anyone…… MORE
