A freight train derailment east of Wells shut down I-80 traffic in that area for hours Wednesday. There were concerns about a toxic spill, but the spill involved Aluminum Oxide which can be a skin irritant, until you wash it off. Some train cars contained some munitions, they did not spill or derail. It has been…… MORE
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Construction on The Shared Use Path From Incline Village to Sand Harbor Nearly Complete
Construction on the shared use bike and walking path from Incline Village to Sand Harbor is almost complete, but the Nevada Department of Transportation is asking everyone to stay off the path until it opens, or you could be fined.… MORE
Reno Rodeo Cattle Drive Rides Into Reno Today
The official kick off of the 100th anniversary of the Reno Rodeo rolls into the Truckee Meadows today, with cattle, riders, and covered wagons cresting the trail at Clear Acre at 11am.… MORE
Illegal Dumping Becoming an Issue in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Illegal dumping continues to be a serious problem in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The maximum fine that can be imposed for illegal dumping is $5,000 and/or six months in jail. Person(s) caught dumping may also be responsible for the cost of clean-up and restoration. Captain Don Harris says they will file federal charges against owners…… MORE
Northern Nevada Children’s Cancer Foundation Gives 20 College Scholarships to Cancer Survivors
The Northern Nevada Children’s Cancer Foundation presented 20 high school students, who are also cancer survivors, scholarships this week for their higher education. Two time Olympic Gold medal winner David Wise spoke at the luncheon, and says he hopes his words helped the students realize they can achieve their dreams, just like he did. Each…… MORE
Arrest Made in Weekend Stabbing in Incline Village
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office says 36-year-old Samuel Rogers has been arrested for a stabbing early Monday morning in Incline Village. Investigators say two men got into a fight at the Village Pub about 1 a.m. One man was stabbed and taken to a hospital with what are believed to be non-life-threatening injuries. Deputies say…… MORE
Road Closures in Sparks Begin Today
Q & D Construction is closing thee roadway over the North Truckee Drain at the Intersection of Sparks Blvd., Springland Drive and O’Callaghan Drive. This closure is anticipated to take three to five working days. Detours will be in place to direct traffic around this closure. The city of Sparks and NV Energy, are upgrading…… MORE
Reno Fire Crews Stop Brush Fire on Sutro Street
Reno Firefighters stopped a half-acre brush fire in north Reno. Flames were reported at an area in the 2400 block of Sutro Street, near Patton and Tripp, shortly after 10 a.m. Tuesday. The fire burned next to an apartment complex, which was not damaged, and cottonwood trees, some of which were scorched. No injuries are…… MORE
Nevada AG, 22 Others Ask Congress for Election Protection
Attorney General Ford today joined a total 22 attorneys general from around the country to ask Congress to take action to protect the integrity of America’s elections. Ford and the other attorneys general ask Congress to provide additional election security grants to states and localities, support the establishment of cybersecurity and audit standards for election…… MORE
Do You Have Your Rodeo Kickoff Concert Tickets?
Tickets are still available for the big Reno Rodeo Kickoff concert. This show features Chris Janson and special guest Tyler Farr. The show is in the Reno Rodeo Outdoor Arena, starting at 7pm Wednesday. Tickets will be available at the door, or you can get them online through “MyNevadaTickets.com.” … MORE
