Fewer people died on Nevada roads in June than they did a year earlier. The Nevada Department of Public Safety reports 16 deaths which is almost half as many deaths as reported in June a year ago. So far, 125 people have died in crashes on Nevada roadways through June. Safety officials say it’s promising…… MORE
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Biela’s Latest Appeal Rejected, Court Cites Overwhelming Evidence of Guilt
The Nevada Supreme Court has rejected the latest appeal of James Biela. The man convicted of the 2008 abduction and murder of Brianna Dennison wanted a new penalty hearing, in his latest bid to get off death row. His lawyers say his previous legal counsel was ineffective and hadn’t kept jurors from hearing improper evidence…… MORE
Jasper Fire North of Sun Valley More Than 30 Percent Contained
Fire crews remain on scene of a brush fire that sparked at Chimney Road and Leon Drive north of Sun Valley on Saturday. The Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District says the Jasper Fire is at 1,165 acres and 30 percent contained. One outbuilding has been lost, no homes have been damaged. According to the Bureau…… MORE
Progress Stopped on The Doyle Fire
Crews stopped progress on the fire that closed U.S. 395 Sunday. The fire 5 miles northwest of Doyle in Lassen County has burned about 150 acres. It was first reported about 12:38 p.m. and is burning at Old U.S. 395 and Cowboy Joe Road. Both air and ground resources from several agencies were on the…… MORE
Fire Breaks Out Near I-80 And Stoker Overpass
A fire broke out near I-80 and the Stoker Overpass between Keystone Avenue and West McCarran Boulevard around 10:30 last night. One lane of Eastbound I-80 was closed, as was part of Stoker Avenue near Mountain View Cemetery. The cause is still unknown at this time.… MORE
One Person Killed in Three Vehicle Crash on U.S. 95
One person is dead and several people have serious injuries following a three-vehicle crash on U.S. 95 about 25 miles from Hawthorne. The crash happened about 2 p.m. yesterday (sun) afternoon. Traffic was shut down in both directions, but the road has since reopened.… MORE
Bounce House Flies Into Power Lines, One Child Hospitalized
Wind blew a bounce house 10 feet into the air and right into power lines Sunday afternoon in Reno, leading to the rescue of three children by the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District. One child was taken to a hospital, Two other children were treated on scene. It happened just after 4 p.m. Sunday, in…… MORE
Four People Arrested in Illegal Street Racing Crackdown
A crackdown on illegal street racing Friday night led to four arrests, 29 citations and one towed vehicle. Two were arrested for driving under the influence, one had an outstanding arrest warrant and one was arrested for reckless driving, driving without a license and having an open container. Since the street racing crackdowns started, street…… MORE
Suspects Caught on Camera Trying to Use Stolen Credit Cards
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help identifying two women who tried to use stolen credit cards to buy items at two Reno stores. A woman had her purse stolen March 18th from the Hidden Valley Dog Park. A short time later two women used stolen cards from the purse to…… MORE
Reminder: Fire Restrictions Are in Place on All BLM Land
Fire restrictions are in effect on all BLM land, with wood fires, smoking outside of your vehicle, welding, tracer rounds, and any other incendiary devices against the law.… MORE
