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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

Zane Floyd Granted a Stay of Execution

A quadruple killer has been granted a formal stay of execution by a Nevada Judge. Clark County District Court Judge Michael Villani’s written order, followed a June 28 ruling by a federal judge in Las Vegas that stopped the state’s plan to put Zane Michael Floyd to death in late July. Appeals also are pending…MORE

Douglas County Announces Voluntary Evacuations Near The Tamarack Fire

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office announced voluntary evacuations for the Topaz Ranch Estates and Topaz Lake areas in southern Douglas County. Smith Valley High School at 20 Day Lane in Smith is now serving as an evacuation center. Livestock can be taken to Dresslerville Park off Nevada 208. The Topaz Ranch Estates evacuation center has…MORE

Missing Hiker From Reno Found Dead

A missing hiker from Reno was found dead near the summit of Mount Clark. Officials with Yosemite National Park said 61-year-old Fred Zalokar was recovered at the location on Tuesday. The incident remains under investigation. No additional information was available.MORE