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Containment Grows on Hungry Fire, Full Containment Expected Wed Night

Containment continues to grow at the scene of the Hungry Fire, which has been burning since Monday afternoon near Spanish Springs. The BLM says the fire is at least 75% contained and is headed for full containment tonight. It’s scorched more than 300 acres.MORE

Nevada Highway Patrol Looking For Hit & Run Driver

A serious injury hit and run crash took place at U.S. 50 and Airport Road in Carson City last night. Four vehicles were involved including a blue Chevy Tahoe or Yukon. Nevada Highway Patrol Northern Command tweeted that vehicle left the scene traveling eastbound on U.S. 50 and they may have front end damage. You’re…MORE

UNR Investigating White Supremacist Fliers Posted on Campus

The University of Nevada Reno is investigating after students and faculty discovered white supremacist fliers posted in several buildings on campus. Eloisa Gordon-Mora, Officer of Diversity and Inclusion, says they are investigation but these cases are tricky. The fliers were posted in at least five buildings. This comes after a swastika was found inside the…MORE

Hungry Fire Has Burned More Than 300 Acres in Spanish Springs

The Bureau of Land Management is continuing to battle the 305-acre Hungry Fire in Spanish Springs, northeast of Hungry Valley. According to BLM, the fire is 50 percent contained. The cause of the Hungry Fire is under investigation.MORE

Reno Police Looking For Missing Woman

Reno Police are asking for your help to find a 76-year-old woman. Jeane Newbrough was last seen at her home in Reno on September 5, at approximately 5:00 p.m. She may be despondent and in need medical attention. Jeane is described as a white female, 5’3′ and 190 pounds, with short brownish gray hair and…MORE

Los Angeles Gang Member Arrested in Sparks

A Los Angeles gang member was arrested early Tuesday after a lengthy standoff in Sparks. The U.S. Marshals Service says Terry Williams walked away from a halfway house in Las Vegas back in May. Williams was on federal supervision for a prior federal conviction of Felon in Possession of a Weapon. He was tracked down…MORE

WCSD Board of Trustees Approves LGBTQ Inclusive S.H.A.R.E. Curriculum

After more than four hours of public comments, the Washoe County School Board of Trustees voted to pass the sexual orientation and gender identity portion of the S.H.A.R.E curriculum. Some parents with more traditional values have expressed concerns. The revised lesson plan includes sexual orientation and gender identity. High School students will learn about terms…MORE

Rain Helps Slow Growth of The Walker Fire

The Walker Fire burning in the Plumas National Forest has grown to 47,340 acres. Containment is at 20 percent. Fire activity on Tuesday was minimal because of rain over the majority of the burn area. Fire crews used the opportunity to strengthen existing fireline and construct a new line closer to the fire’s edge, increasing…MORE