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Nevada is Overdue For a Major Seismic Event

Earthquakes in Ridgecrest continue to rock Southern California, and it’s a good time to remind everyone in Northern Nevada to get prepared because we’ve had our share of large magnitude shakers.MORE

Rescue Crews Pull a Body From Pyramid Lake

Rescue crews have pulled a body from Pyramid Lake after a man went under while swimming Monday. Washoe County Sheriff’s spokesman Bob Harmon says emergency were called to Blockhouse Beach, at the southern end of the lake. Hasty Team and Search and Rescue members, plus a RAVEN helicopter, joined the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe in…MORE

Crews Respond to House Fire in Dayton

One person and three dogs safely got out of a house on fire in Dayton Monday, with no injuries reported. Flames were reported at the home on Hidden Oaks Drive about 1:30 p.m. according to Central Lyon Fire Chief Rich Harvey. The cause has not been established. No other homes were damaged by the fire…MORE

Two People Arrested After Shooting Friday on Tribal Land

A man and a teenage boy have been arrested for several charges stemming from an incident Friday night. About 9:45 p.m. July 5th, deputies were helping the Bureau of Indian Affairs Police Department find people accused of a battery at the Red Mountain Travel Center. Humboldt county Sheriff’s Office says the suspect vehicle and three…MORE

TMWA Water Quality Report is Now Available

Every year Truckee Meadows Water Authority releases a Water Quality Report, as required by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The report, which is based on data collected in the 2018 calendar year, contains information about the source of TMWA’s drinking water, and how it compares to drinking water standards established by the EPA. The Water…MORE

Dems Open up Caucus With Early and Phone Voting

Nevada Democrats say their 2020 caucus will be a “Virtual caucus” that will take place across two days so those unable to attend in person February 22nd can be involved. Sunday, February 16th and Monday, February 17th, Nevada Democrats will have the option of choosing their preferences for Democratic presidential nominee virtually. Nevada State Democratic…MORE

Overnight Lane Closures on USA Parkway

Overnight lane reductions will take place on the northern section of USA Parkway beginning, as the Nevada Department of Transportation fills roadway cracking. Small sections of USA Parkway between Interstate 80 and southern Electric Avenue will be reduced to one lane between approximately 7 p.m.-5 a.m. weeknights through August 2 as part of a rolling…MORE

UNR Officials in The Process of Filing an Emergency Declaration After Explosion

UNR officials are now in the process of filing an emergency declaration to obtain additional federal funding after multiple explosions damaged Argenta and Nye halls at the campus Friday afternoon. The explosions injured 8 people, no one died in the blasts. A bomb squad reported to the scene as part of the investigation, but police…MORE

Shots Fired at Linden & Yori in Reno

Reno Police are investigating shots fired in Reno last night. Officers responded to the area of Linden Street and Yori Avenue around 9:30 p.m. and found multiple shell casings at the intersection. So far officers have not released a description of any suspect but say no one was injured. If you witnessed anything that may…MORE