Storey County Fire Fighters Association and the Delta Saloon hope you’ll come out to an event this Saturday, and help out the son of one of their firemen. Fire Captain Fritz Klingler’s son was hit by a car while riding his bike, and still has a long road of recovery ahead. Jerry McCullough, with the…… MORE
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Crews Knock Down Fire in Spanish Springs
Fire crews quickly stopped progress of a brush fire off the southeast corner of Pyramid Highway and Disc Drive in Sparks Wednesday, in the hills that are part of Wedekind Regional Park. Sparks Fire Division Chief Jim Reid says the wind shifted at just the right time to blow the fire back into itself and…… MORE
Lassen County Sheriff’s Office Identifies Suspect Killed While Stealing a Truck
The Lassen County Sheriff’s Office has identified a man shot and killed by a Janesville resident while allegedly stealing a truck as 25-year-old Zachary Linboyd Estepp of Herlong. LCSO says Estepp has an extensive criminal history with criminal convictions out of multiple Central Valley counties. He was also a suspect in a theft at Big…… MORE
Red Cross of Northern Nevada Offers Wildfire Preparedness Tips
As wildfires continue to affect Nevada and other areas of the west, the American Red Cross is reminding residents to be prepared if they live in an area that may be prone to wildfires. The following is basic information to keep in mind during wildfire season. For more detailed information and to learn how to…… MORE
Nevada Execution Postponed, Drug Companies Want Out
Federal Judge Elizabeth Gonzalez has issued a temporary injunction against the NV Department of Corrections, barring them from using the sedative Midazolam in the execution of Scott Dozier which was planned for eight tonight (7/11). That decision is forcing the Department of Corrections to again postpone the execution that double killer Scott Dozier has requested.…… MORE
Washoe County Commission Considering Target Shooting Ordinance
With concerns about fire in mind, the Washoe County Commission will look at an ordinance that would allow the County Manager to ban target shooting during periods of high fire danger.… MORE
The Biggest Little Dog Park is Now Open in Downtown Reno
The biggest little dog park next to the Montage downtown is now open, with Phase 1 completed. … MORE
Carson City Sheriff’s Office Warning Locals of Another Phone Scam Making The Rounds
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is warning locals that someone is calling and looking for warrant money, but it’s not them.… MORE
James Fire Continues to Burn in Douglas County
A brush fire in Douglas County is 60% contained as of late Tuesday. The 270 acre James Fire, in the James Canyon area off Jacks Valley Road, north of Genoa, was reported about 12:45PM Monday. Full containment is the goal for this afternoon. Douglas County says the fire started with heavy construction equipment at the…… MORE
Suspected Car Thief Killed After Threatening California Family
A suspected car thief who threatened a family with a beer bottle, and tried to drive away in their truck, is dead in Janesville. Monday, CHP in Susanville got reports of a reckless driver in a truck in the Honey Lake area. That led to a chase at speeds of 105 MPH. The driver crashed…… MORE
