The Reno Fire Department had an apartment fire on the 600 block of Grand Canyon Blvd out within minutes Monday morning. A man was injured in the blaze that started around 11:45 am, and torn through the two story building. Nick Perry, a tow truck driver, saw smoke and drove over the see if anyone…… MORE
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Reno Man Sentenced to 48 Years For Robbery Spree
A Reno man has been sentenced to 48 years in prison for a convenience store robbery spree. Investigators say 22-year-old Harry Paupuaga broke into a Reno home on October 22nd last year and stole a gun. Over the next couple of days, both Reno and Sparks Police Departments responded to about five more robberies. Paupuaga…… MORE
Washoe County’s Air Quality Hits “Unhealthy Level”
Washoe County Health District is saying the ozone air pollution reached its worst level in a decade due to wildfires. According to AirNOW we’re at an unhealthy level of 172. South Lake Tahoe is actually worse and is even close to downgrading further to ‘Very Unhealthy’. The highest ever for ozone was level 164 in…… MORE
Whaleback Fire Prompts Evacuations Near Susanville
The Whaleback Fire near Eagle Lake in Lassen National Forest is now estimated to be 8,971 acres and is 6 percent contained. So far about 400 homes and 1,000 people have been evacuated. The fire has prompted the evacuations of Spaulding, the Gallatin Marina, Ronald McDonald House and the Merrill, Christie, Eagle and Aspen campgrounds.…… MORE
Reno Fire Crews Knock Down Brush Fire Near Greg Street
Reno fire crews knocked down a brush fire that had Greg Street closed at Mill last night. A pile of tree stumps caught on fire, but investigators say they are unsure how. The location is used as storage by the city of Reno. Crews were able to contain the brush fire to about 100 feet…… MORE
Bureau of Land Management Horse Gather on Hold
Following the outcry of hundreds of residents, the Bureau of Land Management’s plan to remove around 70 horses from the Fish Springs herd near the Pine Nut Mountain range is off for now. The gather was expected to start some time around the 1st of August with a bait and water trap, but that’s now…… MORE
Patriot’s Luncheon Will Benefit Veteran’s Guest House And Honor Flight Nevada
The Barracuda Championship’s 10th annual patriots luncheon is coming up Tuesday, a benefit this year for the Veteran’s Guest House and Honor Flight Nevada.… MORE
Artown Wrapping up This Week
After more than 500 events in the books, ARTown wraps up tomorrow night. There’s still several going on today that you might like to see, including the Monday Movie at Sierra Nevada College at 291 Country Club Drive in Incline Village at 8pm. Tonite’s film is the Sound of Music. Or maybe the Monday Night…… MORE
Avoid Heat Related Illnesses This Summer
Washoe County health officials want to remind residents and visitors that smoke and heat-related illnesses can be deadly, but they are preventable.… MORE
Learn The Proper Way to React to Animals in The Wild
Learn how to handle wildlife encounters when you’re out camping, hiking or in your own backyard at Spooner Lake State Park. The Nevada Department of Wildlife’s Urban Wildlife Coordinator wants to teach you and your family what to do, and how to react to wild animals, like raccoons, coyotes, bears and mountain lions. The event…… MORE
