(Spanish Springs, NV) — The Marie Fire in Spanish Springs has burned 115 acres of land and is now 60 percent contained. The Bureau of Land Management says all forward progress has been stopped. The fire started on Tuesday, prompting evacuations. Ground crews are now securing control lines and mopping up remaining hot spots. There…… MORE
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Explosives Found at Home in Silver Springs
(Silver Springs, NV) — An investigation is underway after the discovery of explosives at a home in Silver Springs. The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office says the new property owner unexpectedly found the explosives on Wednesday afternoon. The person had recently purchased the home. Police issued a public safety advisory and called in a specialized Explosive…… MORE
Marie Fire in Spanish Springs 30 percent Contained
(Spanish Springs, NV) — The Marie Fire in Spanish Springs has burned at least 104 acres of land and is 30 percent contained. The fire prompted evacuation orders, which were lifted late Tuesday night. The wind-driven fire was moving east but all forward progress has been stopped. Overnight, more than 14-hundred NV Energy customers in…… MORE
Washoe County Manager Eric Brown Announces Retirement
(Reno, NV) — Washoe County Manager Eric Brown announces his retirement. Brown will step down at the end of this month after five-and-a-half years as county manager. A recent study highlighted the need for improved communication between the county manager’s office and the county commissioners. Brown says that factored into his decision to leave the…… MORE
Nearly 39K Californians Moved to Nevada in 2024
Nearly 39-thousand people moved from California to Nevada in 2024. That tops the 2023 total of more than 36-thousand-500 people moving from the Golden State to the Silver State. That is according to driver’s license surrender numbers from the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles. The most moves from California to Nevada happened in 2021, during…… MORE
Wes Duncan Running For Washoe County District Attorney
(Reno, NV) — Sparks City Attorney Wes Duncan is running for Washoe County District Attorney. He made the announcement on Monday. Duncan will challenge incumbent Christopher Hicks, who recently announced a reelection bid for 2026. Duncan says he wants to make Washoe County a safer place to raise a family. He is also calling out…… MORE
Former Lieutenant Governor Kate Marshall Running For Reno Mayor
(Reno, NV) — Former Nevada lieutenant governor Kate Marshall is running for mayor of Reno. She is scheduled to officially announce her candidacy today. Marshall says Reno’s budget is in crisis but says she’s best suited to deal with it. She was also Nevada’s treasurer during the great recession.… MORE
Girl on E-Bike Hit and Killed
(South Lake Tahoe, CA) — A 13-year-old girl is dead after she was hit by a car in South Lake Tahoe. The girl was hit by a car while riding an E-Bike on Saturday morning. She was ejected from the bike on impact and hit a snow-paddle-marker. She died in a hospital on Saturday afternoon.…… MORE
WCSO Warning Public of DMV Text Message Scam
(Reno, NV) — The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of yet another text message scam. These texts are coming from an international number. But, whoever is sending them is claiming to be with the Nevada DMV. The scam texts say “final notice.” They falsely threaten to take action if payment for a traffic…… MORE
WCSO Vehicle Involved in Injury Accident
(Sparks, NV) — The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an injury crash involving one of its vehicles. A patrol SUV was involved in a crash in Sparks at about 8:40 Wednesday night. A photo from the scene shows the SUV with heavy damage. The incident blocked Eagle Canyon Drive and Pyramid Way for more…… MORE
