Drought, heat and an infestation of bark beetles has killed 26 million trees in the Sierra Nevada since October, an “unprecedented” die-off that heightens an already high wildfire risk. The new estimate by the U.S. Forest Service brings the loss of trees to at least 66 million since 2010 — a problem that grew worse…… MORE
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Construction Industry Needs Skilled Workers
Construction is booming in Reno, but skilled laborers, are in short supply. Contractors say the increased demand is leading to higher costs and longer construction times. When the bubble burst in the late 2000s many of the skilled workers left town. Now, with homes, apartments, and industrial buildings all being built, there are fewer laborers…… MORE
Reward Offered For Hit & Run Suspect
Secret Witness is offering a one thousand dollar reward, for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the suspect wanted in connection with a hit and run that serious injured a bicyclist. It happened about 12:20 am Saturday, June 18th on Sutro St. in Reno. According to police, the bicyclist was riding northbound on…… MORE
Traffic Stop Results in Drug Bust
Two men are in jail after deputies discovered narcotics and a stolen hand gun during a traffic stop. The Washoe County Sheriff’s Department says deputies conducted a traffic stop in the area of Lemmon Drive and Millitary Road just before midnight Tuesday. Arrested were Jimmie Dombeck of Reno and James Avampato of Sun Valley. During…… MORE
Balcony Fire Displaces Two People
The Reno Fire Department responded to a balcony fire just after 12:30 this morning at the Northtowne Summit Apartments on Northtowne Lane. According to officials no one was injured, but the unit attached to the balcony has significant damage, as crews were forced to tear down a a wall as part of the fight. The…… MORE
Breaking: Toxic Dumping Near Reno On Video
The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection is investigating a video that shows two men dumping what they believe to be toxic waste at a site near Reno. The men say on the video the toxics are waste from a parts washing machine, but don’t name the company they work for. On the video one of…… MORE
Memorial For Victims Of Crime June 23rd
In honor and remembrance of those who have been affected by violent crime in our community, the Alliance for Victims’ Rights invites all Washoe County citizens to visit and reflect at the Holly Quick Memorial Garden. This Memorial Garden was created in memory of Holly Quick and other victims and survivors of crime. AVR and…… MORE
Fire in Pleasant Valley Fully Contained
According to fire officials, the wildfire that was burning in the Pleasant Valley area near I-580 is now fully contained. The fire burned a total of 16 acres. Earlier estimates had the burn area at about 40 acres. Fire crews will remain on scene to monitor the burn area to make sure the wildfire does…… MORE
Council Waits to Demolish Empty Motels
Some members of the Reno City Council were ready to make a bold statement about blight, and order the demolition of two empty downtown motels, right at the Virginia Street gateway, but then they decided to put it off for another month. They’re doing that on the hope that someone might step up, in the…… MORE
Gypsy Hill Murder Suspect Will Stand Trial
Rodney Halbower, suspected of the 1976 murder of Reno coed Michelle Mitchell, has been found competent to stand trial in Redwood City, California for two of the “Gypsy Hill” murders. Halbower is charged in San Mateo County with murders of two of the young women killed in early 1976 in the Bay Area. He’s suspected…… MORE
