A bit of World War 2 history will fly into the Minden-Tahoe Airport next week. The Commemorative Air Force is bringing “Sentimental Journey” their B-17 bomber for a weeklong visit including static tours and flights for the public. Monty Wolf spoke with a crew member in advance of his flight.… MORE
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NHP Looking For Fatal Hit & Run Driver
NHP has joined the Lander County Sheriff’s Office investigation of the death of a bicyclist Wednesday night. Trooper Jim Stewart says the crash of the bicyclist was reported about 8:30PM on Frontage Road 401, about four miles east of Battle Mountain. The victim was not wearing a helmet when the bike crashed, and died of…… MORE
Senator Dean Heller to Tour Washoe County’s Forensic Science Division
Senator Dean Heller will tour the Forensic Science Division at the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office today, and discuss with officials his work to help Nevada reduce the number of untested sexual assault kits. Heller has pushed for federal funding to combat the state’s rape kit backlog, by providing resources to support DNA analysis, lab capacity…… MORE
Four Nevada Fire Agencies Awarded Grants
Four Nevada Fire Agencies – the Central Lyon County Fire Protection District, the Elko County Fire Protection District, Nye County Emergency Management, and the Reno Fire Department – have been awarded competitive grants totaling over $1.5 from the Department of Homeland Security as part of the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Program and…… MORE
Fire at Bently Ranch Stopped at 20 Acres
A fire at Bently Ranch in Minden that started about 11am Thursday, was stopped at 20 acres. It was called the Kiss Fire, it burned near Kiss Lane and Fremongt Street and was apparently started by a rancher using some equipment. No structures were damaged.… MORE
NDOT Reopening Muller Lane in The Carson Valley
Nevada Department of Transportation plans to reopen Muller Lane in the Carson Valley this evening. Crews have been replacing a bridge on Muller that goes over the west fork of the Carson River, and are wrapping that up today. Roadside shoulder closures will continue over the coming weeks for utility and fence work. As part…… MORE
Donation Jar Stolen at Sun Valley McDonalds
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northern Nevada is asking for help identifying a person who stole a donation jar at the McDonald’s restaurant at 140 W. 1st Avenue in Sun Valley. It happened at 2:20 a.m. Thursday, when a countertop canister with an estimated $400 in donations and its accompanying card reader valued at $800…… MORE
Tribal Chairman Releases Statements About Burning Man Stops, Searches
There have been complaints about searches of vehicles along Highway 447, that seem to be targeting people headed for the Burning Man Festival, while they cross tribal land. Pyramid Lake Tribal Chairman Vinton Hawley acknowledged the crackdown, and says it’s in the interest of battling the opioid crisis, an initiative backed by Interior Secretary Ryan…… MORE
Las Vegas Mass Killers Ammo Supplier Indicted
The Arizona man who sold bullets to Stephen Paddock before the Las Vegas mass shooting, has been indicted in Nevada for manufacturing ammunition without a license. 55 year old Douglas Haig, was charged in Arizona federal court with conspiracy to manufacture and sell armor-piercing ammunition, or cop killer bullets, without a license. He’s the only…… MORE
Cliven Bundy Suing Nevada, Clark County
Renegade rancher Cliven Bundy is suing the state of Nevada and Clark County. He says creation of the Gold Butte National Monument is illegal, and wants the state to declare all public lands in the state are owned by residents of Nevada, not the federal government. Bundy has battled the government for years over grazing…… MORE
