The Lyon County sheriff’s Office found human remains in a burned-up vehicle Sunday morning. The Sheriff’s Office got the call on Gallagher Pass in Smith Valley just after 8:30am. Those who responded found the remains, and investigators confirmed they were human. The Washoe County Medical Examiner’s Office will attempt to confirm the identity. The investigation…… MORE
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Nevada Governor Gives Covid Update
Gov. Steve Sisolak thursday expressed gratitude for the work of FEMA “surge teams” in increasing the state’s Coronavirus vaccination rates.… MORE
Reno Police Investigating Shooting Near The Roller King
The Reno Police Department is investigating a shooting last night in northeast Reno. Police say three people were injured and were taken to the hospital. It happened after 8 p.m. just south of the Roller King parking lot between Valley Road and Elko Avenue. It involved two groups of people. The suspects ran from the…… MORE
NSHE Chancellor Says Her Work Environment is “Hostile”
The Chancellor of the Nevada System of Higher Education says she is being subjected to a hostile work environment. Melody Rose is making formal complaints against the chair of the Board of Regents, Cathy McAdoo and Vice Chair Patrick Carter. Among other things, she claims she is paid less than the Presidents of UNR or…… MORE
Some Winter Road Closures Begin Thursday
Drivers should plan for winter conditions and delays this week with the first cold storm of the season moving in. As a precaution, Caltrans is closing State Route 108 at the Sonora Pass at noon today. State Route 89 at the Monitor Pass will close at 2 P.M. State route 120 West will close at…… MORE
Carson City Sheriff’s Office Releases Photo of Fraud Suspect
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is asking for help identifying a suspect who authorities said used a stolen ATM card. The suspect is described as a white woman last seen wearing black leggings, a black tank top, a black face mask, and black hat. The sheriff’s office said she was seen on August 30 around…… MORE
Lincoln County May Soon be Able to Drop The Mask Mandate
All of Nevada’s counties except for one are showing a high COVID transmission according to the CDC. Lincoln County has met the criteria for low transmission, so if the county sustains a level of low or moderate transmission for another week, the indoor mask mandate for vaccinated individuals will be lifted there.… MORE
Weather Service in Reno Predicting a Cool Down in Northern Nevada
Savor those last few days of warm weather that we just had as we prepare to dip into lower than normal temperatures this week and next according to the National Weather Service Reno.… MORE
Police Investigating Stabbing Near The Peppermill
Police responded to a stabbing near the Peppermill Resort Spa Casino last night. Officials say an employee was stabbed just after 9 p.m. The suspect was taken into custody at the scene. The Reno Police Department says the employee was taken to the hospital and is expected to recover.… MORE
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Propose Removing 23 Animals from Endangered Species List
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed removing 23 animals from the endangered species list because they’re now extinct.… MORE
