Reno-Tahoe International Airport is reporting the highest November passenger numbers since 2008. Over the holiday weekend, the airport is expecting about 60,000 passengers to pass through the airport, exceeding pre-pandemic levels. The busy holiday travel will also be impacted this year by construction, that has closed the former passenger drop-off lanes, reduced the number of…… MORE
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Medical Episode to Blame For Fatal Crash
There’s new information about what caused a fatal crash on westbound 80 near Vista Boulevard Wednesday night. Nevada State Police, Highway Patrol says the driver of a semi truck suffered a medical event and crashed into a wall. Troopers were on scene for about seven hours, investigating. No one else was injured.… MORE
NSP Investigating Fatal Crash on I-80 in Sparks
Nevada State Police are investigating after a fatal crash on westbound I-80 near the Vista exit in Sparks Wednesday night. The crash happened around 5:30pm. Investigators say through their preliminary investigation, they believe a potential medical episode resulted in the crash. One person was killed. They have not been identified.… MORE
Click It or Ticket is Back For November
Click it or Ticket is back again, for those who still resist putting on a seatbelt. Extra enforcement will continue through the end of November to remind drivers, the seat belt can save your life in an accident at any speed. Nevada has had 315 fatalities this year, 67 of those being unbuckled motorists. Nevada…… MORE
Vitalent is Working to Avoid a Holiday Blood Shortage
When seasonal illnesses such as the flu increase, blood donations tend to decrease. That’s why Vitalent is putting out the call for blood and platelet donations. To prevent a holiday shortage, they’re asking anyone to stop by or book an appointment on their website, Vitalent.org.… MORE
Troy Driver Found Competent to Stand Trial
Troy Driver has been found competent enough to stand trial, in the death of Naomi Irion of Fernley. The findings were made Monday in District Court. Driver faces charges of kidnapping, murder and sexual assault. He’s also accused of robbery and destroying evidence. Irion was abducted from a Walmart parking lot in March, her body…… MORE
Carson City Man Facing Stabbing Charges
A Carson City man is facing charges after a stabbing in Douglas County. 29-year-old Efrain Gonzalez-Magana, was arrested just before 11:00 a.m. Monday in Indian Hills. When deputies arrived they found a man with multiple stab wounds to his torso. Gonzalez-Magana was arrested on charges of attempted murder and battery with a deadly weapon.… MORE
Police Looking For Driver After Hit And Run in Stead
A 70-year-old man suffered serious threatening injuries early Sunday after a hit & run in Stead. It happened about 3:30 a.m. as the man walked on Stead Boulevard south of Lear Boulevard. A northbound vehicle hit the man and left the scene without stopping. He was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. Police think…… MORE
Shelter In Place Order Lifted After Suspect Arrested in Carson City
Residents were asked to shelter in place last night as Carson City deputies and the SWAT team served a search warrant. It happened in the 3300 block of Harvard Drive last night around 8 o’clock. One person was taken into custody as part of the ongoing investigation. The details of the the investigation have not…… MORE
Federal Election Commission Investigating Campaign Contributions to Cortez-Masto And Laxalt
Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto and Republican challenger Adam Laxalt are facing questions from the Federal Election Commission about their campaign contributions. Business Insider reports, the FEC this week sent letters to the candidates, asking about campaign filings showing various donations that appear to surpassing the $2,900 legal contribution limit for individuals, as well as the…… MORE
