The Lyon County School District says students were allowed to leave Fernley High School Wednesday afternoon. The District says there is no evidence to show there was any validity to a called-in threat Wednesday morning. Fernley High was placed on a precautionary lockdown after receiving an anonymous phone call alleging possible harmful actions against the…… MORE
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One Person Killed in Fatal Crash Near Hawthorne
One person was killed Wednesday in a rollover crash on State Route 359 near Hawthorne. It was reported just after 10:30 a.m. September 16, 2020. The Nevada Highway Patrol said the driver of the vehicle was not wearing a seatbelt and was thrown from the vehicle. The cause of the crash is under investigation.… MORE
One Person Arrested After Fatal Crash on The Mt Rose Highway
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office reports an arrest in connection with a crash that closed the Mt. Rose Highway early Tuesday morning. 26-year-old Alexandrew Vail is facing a charge of Driving Under the Influence and a charge of Driving Without a Driver’s License. The crash happened just after 2:00 a.m. The Washoe County Medical Examiner’s…… MORE
Washoe County & Carson City Schools on a Distance Learning Schedule Today
The Washoe County School District has announced that today will be another remote learning day for students due to smoky conditions. The Carson City School District also announced Wednesday will be a full distance learning day due to poor air quality. Teachers will be contacting students and families to teach distance learning plans.… MORE
Reward Offered For Information on Vehicle Burglaries in Placer County
A $500 reward is being offered for information in connection with vehicle burglaries and credit card fraud in Placer County, totaling more than $3,000 in losses. Officials say three suspects in a white 4-door Chevrolet Cruze were in the North Lake Tahoe area on September 4th burglarizing vehicles. The credit cards were used in Reno…… MORE
Mobile Clinic Coming to Reno & Lyon County
Medicine on the Move is bringing their 45 foot mobile clinic to Reno and Lyon County this week to provide wellness checks and mammograms, with a focus on seniors.… MORE
CARES Act Funds Available for The AG Industry
The Nevada Department of Agriculture has $400,000 in CARES Act funds set aside for the AG industry in the silver State.… MORE
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Looking For Robbery Suspect
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help in identifying the man responsible for robbing an AM/PM in Minden. Deputies say around 9:40 p.m. last Saturday, a man entered the AM/PM, and after grabbing a few items and heading to the register, he pulled out a handgun and demanded money from the clerk. DCSO…… MORE
Expect Poor Air Quality to Continue For at Least The Next Week
We’re going to see a slight improvement in air quality throughout the week as a fairly dry storm approaches California and Oregon according to the National Weather Service Reno.… MORE
Registration Deadlines For The November Election Coming Soon
The Washoe County Registrar of Voters is reminding everyone that there’s some deadline on the way if you want to vote in the general election.… MORE
