The Nevada Highway Patrol are investigating a series of crashes on I-80 at Rock Boulevard and Pyramid Way in Sparks. The first crash, involving an NHP Trooper, happened just after 2 a.m.this morning. The NHP says a wrong-way driver was heading eastbound on westbound I-80 when they hit an NHP Trooper and then a semi-truck…… MORE
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Containment on The Walker Fire Now Over 30 Percent
Nearly 19 hundred firefighters continue to battle the Walker Fire in Plumas County. It’s burned an estimated 49,272 acres in the Plumas National Forest. Containment is currently at 32%. Much of the activity focused on strengthening lines to control the fire. That included mopping up hot spots inside the burn area and burning out pockets…… MORE
Woman Killed in Three-Vehicle Crash Identified
The woman killed in a three-vehicle crash on U.S. 50 in Carson City has been identified. NHP says 92-year-old Virginia Baronian of Carson City was not wearing a seatbelt, and was thrown from the car she was riding in after the driver ran a red light, and crashed into two other vehicles. It happened Tuesday,…… MORE
EDAWN Hosted Their Arts & Business Luncheon This Week
The Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada hosted their Arts and Business luncheon this week, looking at how art helps drive the economy.… MORE
KOH Talks to Reno City Councilwoman Jenny Brekhus About The Daybreak Development
The Reno City Council is reconsidering the Daybreak development in the Butler Ranch area after a 4 to 3 vote and a lawsuit.… MORE
Sex Offender Arrested in Reno
A man wanted on a Sacramento warrant was arrested on Plumb Lane in Reno Thursday. The regional crime suppression unit arrested registered sex offender, 27 year old David Belmares, in cooperation with Sparks and Reno Police. He’s accused of sex crimes against children, with the use of force, including crimes against a minor under ten…… MORE
Heart and Stroke Walk Sunday in Reno
Subway restaurants and the American Heart Association are supporting the Northern Nevada Heart & Stroke Walk and Run Sunday, in Reno. The Northern Nevada Heart & Stroke Walk and Run will take place at Wingfield Park. This year, the organization’s goal is to raise $300,000 to help fight heart disease and stroke. Subway has committed…… MORE
“Minor” Mid Air Contact at Reno Air Races
Two planes were damaged in a mid-air incident at the Reno Air Races. KOLO 8 News Now is reporting, the incident involved “The Kraken” and “The Last Lap Player.” Both planes sustained minor prop and wing damage. The planes were able to land safely and there are no reported injuries. The accident happened in a…… MORE
Woman Said She’d Get Groceries for an Elderly Person, Instead Stole Debit Card
Carson City Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a suspect allegedly involved in elder exploitation. On July 4th, an elderly Carson City resident with dementia was visited by an unknown woman offering to help her get groceries. The victim gave the woman her shopping list and debit card. The woman never…… MORE
Reno City Council Reconsidering The Daybreak Development Project
On a 4-3 vote, the Reno City Council has decided to reconsider the Daybreak Development project. Daybreak calls for 4700 homes in southeast Reno between Hidden Valley, Donner Springs and South Meadows near Veterans Parkway. After the council voted to reject the project for several reasons, including that the land is now part of the…… MORE
