Three people were killed after a small plane headed to San Carlos, California crashed into the long-term parking lot at Reno-Tahoe International Airport Sunday. They are identified as 57 year old Robert Dresher, 46 year old Edward Mumbert and 24 year year old Ronni Hernandez. No one was injured in the parking lot. But because it…… MORE
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Brush Fire Prompts Evacuations Near Susanville
Cal Fire officials say The Willard Fire burning about seven miles southwest of Susanville on the south side of Highway 36 has burned an estimated 2,500 acres. The fire is 5% contained. Mandatory evacuations are in place for the Gold Run area and Hidden Hills Drive and in the Cheney Creek drainage east of Devil’s…… MORE
It’s National Truck Driver Appreciation Week
It’s National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, and the Nevada Trucking Association is celebrating by honoring the professionals who deliver the goods every day. The Nevada Trucking Association will mark the celebration by delivering gifts to members and drivers traveling through Nevada at the Annual Truck Driver Appreciation Day at the Truckee Scales at the Nevada-California…… MORE
National Championship Air Races Add Drones
UNR’s, “Nevada Advanced Autonomous Systems Innovation Center,” Drone Zone, will host Drone air races at this year’s National Championship Air Races. The drone races, presented by CKRC Hobbies and the Reno Air Racing Association, will be limited to 50 total entries. The racing class in the Drone Zone is “micro” up to 150mm, with 3…… MORE
The Fight Against West Nile Continues
Mosquito season and West Nile virus continues in Nevada. Nevada usually sees WNV cases around mid-June through October. So far this year, six human cases have been reported in Churchill County. Statewide, Nevada has seen a total of 10 cases in 2016. There have been human cases of WNV in Nevada every year since 2003.…… MORE
Sparks Gets a New Fire Chief
The City of Spark’s new fire chief will be sworn-in today. Christopher Maples is succeeding Tom Garrison, who is retiring. Sparks City Manager Steve Driscoll said the city has a tradition of selecting a new chief from the ranks. Maples has worked for the Sparks fire department for 21 years, moving up from firefighter to…… MORE
Three Injured in Cop Vs. Cab Crash
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a crash involving a Reno Police officer and a taxi cab. It happened around 5:30 yesterday evening at the intersection of Kietzke and Second Street. The officer and two people in the cab were transported to the hospital with minor injuries. The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is taking…… MORE
Police Searching For Stalking Suspect
The Sparks Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding a man accused of aggravated stalking. 37 year old Mario Mendonca is also suspected of violating a temporary protective order. Police described him as white, 5 feet, 8 inches tall, 220 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes.… MORE
Nice Cushion For Outgoing Reno Manager
Reno City Manager Andrew Clinger is resigning effective October 9th, and he’s getting a significant payout to leave, despite being under suspicion of sexual harassment. Mayor Hillary Schieve called a special meeting of the Council on Wednesday, an hour before the regularly scheduled 10 AM meeting . She wants to ensure the organization remains solely focused on moving Reno forward. Clinger’s…… MORE
Former Nellis AFB Leader Rips Trump
Former Nellis Air Force Base Chief of Staff, Retired Colonel Steven Seroke, is blasting Donald Trump after the comments he made on national security at the recent, Commander-in-Chief forum. The Colonel says Donald Trump proved once again that he is unqualified to serve as our next commander-in-chief. Instead of discussing serious plans for U.S. foreign…… MORE
