Fire crews responded to a fire Thursday afternoon in Washoe Valley. They were able to keep it confined to the exterior of a mobile home. Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District is investigating the cause of the fire that broke out in the 3800 block of White Pine Drive. Firefighters were so concerned the fire would…… MORE
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Nevada Army National Guard Soldier Killed in Training Accident
A Nevada Army National Guard soldier was killed late Tuesday and three others were injured in a tank rollover at the National Training Center in Fort Irwin, California. The soldier is a member of the Nevada Army National Guard’s 1st Squadron, 221st Cavalry Regiment, based in Las Vegas. His name has not been released. The…… MORE
Golf Tourney For Veterans Guest House Coming Soon
Time to sign up for a great day of golf and help raise funds for the Veterans Guest House. Golfing for Our Heroes, happens Friday, June 14th with a 1:00 p.m. shot gun start at Red Hawk Golf and Resort. The event will include a box lunch, post-tournament dinner, raffle and silent auction items. Register…… MORE
Washoe County School District Approves New Sex Education Curriculum
The Washoe County School District’s Board of Trustees approved a revised sex ed curriculum for High School students at last night’s meeting. The district says the curriculum uses scientific information to modernize sex education, and is more inclusive for LBGTQ students. The proposed changes focus on consent, sexual assault, harassment, and tech safety. Some parents…… MORE
Washoe County Human Services Agency Collecting Fans For Seniors
The Washoe County Human Services Agency needs fans for seniors as the summer heat approaches, and they’re collecting them now at the Senior Center. If you’re 60 or older, you can get a free fan at the center, as soon as they get more donations. Just bring your ID to 1155 East 9th Street, Building…… MORE
Quest Diagnostics Announce Data Breach
Quest Diagnostics, one of the biggest blood testing providers in the country, warned Monday that nearly 12 million of its customers may have had personal, financial and medical information breached due to an issue with one of its vendors.… MORE
Sun Valley Improvement District Inviting You to “Dive Into Summer”
The Sun Valley General Improvement District is inviting you to their 7th annual “Dive Into Summer” party at the Sun Valley Pool and Community Park Friday. It’s the official kick off to summer at the Pool, and Erin Dowling talks about the festivities they have planned. The Sun Valley pool is at 115 West 6th…… MORE
BLM Conducting Mormon Cricket Spraying on 4,000 Acres of Land
The Bureau of Land Management, Winnemucca District is working with the USDA Plant Protection and Quarantine program, to spray insecticide on Mormon crickets on about 4,000 acres of land managed by the BLM. The areas identified for treatment are at the base of the Sonoma Range southeast of Winnemucca from Harmony Canyon to Thomas Canyon,…… MORE
Reno High School Student Injured in Crash
A Reno High School student was badly injured when he crashed into an Audi, while riding a bike just before 7 Tuesday morning, near Mayberry and Hunter Lakes Drive. The student reportedly suffered broken bones in the crash. The teenager was cited by Reno Police, and the injuries are not life threatening. The Audi driver…… MORE
Tahoe Fund Launch New Website For Visitors
In partnership with eight agencies that manage Lake Tahoe’s public beaches, the nonprofit Tahoe Fund has launched a new website designed to be a guide to visitors to the 40 beaches around Lake Tahoe. The website offers information about how to get to each beach, where to park, hours of operation, and what amenities and…… MORE
