According to the National Weather Service last winter brought the most precipitation on record in Reno and Northern California. Now while that record-setting precipitation may be delaying Nevada’s wildfire season a bit, it has also produced an abundance of vegetation that could burn later this summer. That’s according to State and federal land managers at…… MORE
Big Win for Nevada’s Rooftop Solar Industry
Rooftop solar customers, installers, and advocates of the industry applauded the Nevada Assembly for passing legislation to restore an industry that nearly left the state more than a year ago. Those changes also put solar out of financial reach for many Nevada consumers. Assembly Bill 405 passed with bipartisan support Tuesday, and makes investing in…… MORE
Senator Manendo Resigns as Chair of the Senate Transportation Committee
More victims are coming forward to allege that they were sexually harassed by a state senator from Las Vegas. Democratic Senator Mark Manendo is resigning his chairmanship of the Senate Transportation Committee while an independent investigation into the complaints continues. Manendo has denied wrongdoing. Senate Majority Leader Aaron Ford says he is committed to conducting…… MORE
Two Cases of Elk Poaching Have Been Closed
The Nevada Department of Wildlife has closed two elk poaching cases, under investigation for almost two years. Two Utah residents, 42 year old Amy Jo Summers and 69 year old Steven Frank Bennett, were both charged and convicted of possession of an unlawfully killed game animal. NDOW’s Ed Lyngar says Summers actually was caught in the…… MORE
National Weather Service Downgrades Flood Warning on Walker River
The National Weather Service in Reno has changed the forecast regarding flooding on the Walker River. The river is now forecasted to reach a peak of approximately 2500 cubic feet per second by Friday instead of the earlier forecast of 3,370 cubic feet. This change, according to the county, has provided emergency officials with some…… MORE
NDOW and City of Reno Installing Life Jacket Stations Along The Truckee River
The Nevada Department of Wildlife and the City of Reno are preparing to install “life jacket loaner stations” at two locations along the Truckee River: Wingfield Park and Crissie Caughlin Park. The plan is to install the stands over the next few weeks. They’ll have life jackets for children and adults on them. Truckee River…… MORE
Poison Weed Closes a Popular Nature Trail in West Reno
A popular trail near the Truckee River has been closed because of Poison Hemlock. The closure is happening on a nature trail at Dorostkar Park in west Reno, just downstream from Mayberry Park. Poison Hemlock is a naturally-occurring weed that is often found along the Truckee River, but it’s being seen in higher…… MORE
Career Criminal Sentenced For Passing Counterfeit Cash
A 25 year career criminal has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for passing counterfeit money in Washoe County. 47 year old Murry Scott McKinley, who’s priors include 11 felony convictions, is suspected of using the fake cash at a number of stores, but the case broke when McKinley was caught on video. McKinley…… MORE
Another Burglary Reported at Winters Mansion in Washoe Valley
Washoe County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a burglary at the Winters Mansion in Washoe Valley last night. Deputies say the homeowners, who weren’t home at the time, reported the burglary around 8:30. It’s unknown what items were taken, but a white SUV with no plates was spotted near the crime scene. This…… MORE
Record Number of Students Graduate From Western Nevada College
A record number of graduates received their diplomas at Western Nevada College’s commencement ceremony Monday. 551 students received degrees and certificates at the Marv Teixeira Pavilion in Carson City, and of those, 89 of the 2017 graduates are high school students who participated in WNC’s Jump Start College. Not only did they get their high…… MORE
