Governors Steve Sisolak and Gavin Newsom surveyed the charred mountainside that has been consumed by the Tamarack Fire near Gardnerville. The blaze crossed the border between the states , and left behind remants of structures that were once people’s homes. Governor Steve Sisolak called on the Biden administration to take action now, to get more…… MORE
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Most Nevada Counties Will Require Masks Indoors Starting Friday
As COVID cases continue to surge, the mask mandate is coming back in Nevada. Gov. Steve Sisolak Tuesday issued the directive in alignment with new recommendations from the CDC. Mask use is mandated for all, regardless of vaccine status. The mandate will go into effect at 12:01 a.m. Friday. The Governor says based on CDC…… MORE
WCSD Approves Plan Requiring Masks For All Students & Staff
All students and school staff in Washoe County will be required to wear masks indoors to start the school year. The school board approved the plan at its meeting last night, following public comment from parents. The board’s decision is in line with recent recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Governor…… MORE
CHP Reopening SR 89 & SR 4 in Alpine County
The California Highway Patrol has announced that State Route 89 and State Route 4 in Alpine County are reopening Wednesday. The highways have been closed due to the Tamarack Fire. Drivers can use the highways for thru-traffic, but you will not be able to access U.S. Forest Service lands. Authorities say there are still firefighters…… MORE
Fatal Plane Crash in Truckee Under Investigation
The plane that crashed near the Ponderosa golf Course in Truckee, sparking a fire, was a two engine private jet. The plane hit tree tops, while attempting to land at Tahoe Truckee Airport. They aren’t saying how many people were aboard, but say no one on the ground was hurt. There were no survivors on…… MORE
How Long Will The Smoky Air Linger Around Reno
The National Weather Service Reno is predicting a shift in winds, with the smoke from the Dixie Fire moving out and the smoke from the Tamarack fire making it’s way north.… MORE
Congressman Tom McClintock Demanding Answers on The Tamarack Fire
Congressman Tom McClintock, representative of district 4 which covers most of the Sierra in California including the area of the Tamarack Fire, has sent a letter to the U.S. Forest Service demanding answers to the slow response on the Tamarack Fire. He spoke to News Talk 780 KOH.… MORE
Some Evacuation Orders Lifted Around The Tamarack Fire
The Tamarack Fire remains at 66,744 acres and is now 27% contained. The Alpine County Sheriff’s Office announced that evacuations have been lifted for Diamond Valley Road, Carson River Road, Woodfords, Markleeville, Markleeville Village, Shay Creek, Grover Hot Springs and Campground, East Fork Resort, Crystal Springs, Douglas Way and Wylder Resort. Mandatory evacuations are still…… MORE
Evacuation Orders Expanded Near The Dixie Fire
The Dixie Fire has grown to 192,849 acres and is now 21% contained. Officials are now saying they do not have an estimated containment date. Officials say more than 5,400 firefighters and personnel are on scene. The fire burned across both Highway 70 and Highway 89 over the weekend. Fire crews are working to protect…… MORE
7-Eleven Robbed in Lemmon Valley, Reward Offered
Secret Witness is offering a $1,500 reward for information on two suspects who robbed a Lemmon Valley 7-Eleven on Friday. It happened in the 8900 block of Lemmon Drive shortly after 5 am. One suspect waited by the door and the other walked up to the store clerk, pointed a weapon and demanded money. They…… MORE
