The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office and the Bureau of Land Management’s Law Enforcement Division are reaching out to the public in regards to the Martin Fire. The agencies are looking for anyone who may have been out camping or recreating in the area of Martin Creek or Martin Creek Canyon the evening of the 4th…… MORE
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Home Prices Continued to Climb in June
The Reno/Sparks Association of REALTORS says home prices continued to climb in June. The report listed the median sales price for a single family home in Washoe County in June at $385,000; an increase of 16 percent from last year and a 3 percent increase from the first quarter of 2018. Reno’s median sales price…… MORE
The Week’s Forecast a Perfect Recipe For Wildfire
The Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District wants citizens to be mindful of the continued threat of wildfires during these hot, dry, and windy days. The fire threat remains high, and the Truckee Meadows is anticipating a number of Red Flag days. This week’s weather forecast calls for lightning strikes Wednesday through Friday. If you hear…… MORE
Man Arrested For Throwing Rocks at Reno Businesses
A man is under arrest for destruction of property after throwing rocks at businesses in Reno. One of those businesses hit was Roberto’s on South Virginia Street. The people inside at the time say they thought they were hearing gunfire. The suspect’s name has not been released. No injuries were reported.… MORE
Trade Wars Making Things Tough For Tesla
Just when it looked like China was going to be Tesla’s boon, the US’s trade war changed all that. Over the weekend, Tesla raised the price of the Model S and Model X by around 20 percent to compensate, according to stock-investing publication Seeking Alpha. In terms of hard figures, that means it’ll cost around…… MORE
Twelve People Displaced by House Fires in Reno
Twelve people were displaced when four homes burned late Saturday at River Rock and Pine Street near the National Automobile Museum. The home where the fire started is a complete loss. That home was boarded up last year after a fire in December, it was scheduled to be demolished. The cause of the fire remains…… MORE
Brush Fire Stopped Near Doyle, California
A 10 acre brush fire was threatening structures near Doyle, California , northwest of Reno. According to Susanville Interagency Fire Center, forward spread has been stopped. No evacuations were in effect. The cause of the fire is under investigation.… MORE
Martin Fire Expands Into Elko County
The Martin Fire, burning in Humboldt County near Paradise Valley, is now over 340,000 acres and has expanded into Elko County. Officials say they do have a line around the fire. They say it is burning hot, and fast moving. No structures have been lost and there are no evacuations in place at this time.…… MORE
KOH’s Daniela Sonnino Takes a Tour of The Completed South East Connector Project
For travelers who want a quick route, the 5.5 mile South East Connector, also known as Veteran’s Parkway, is now open, linking South Meadows with Sparks.… MORE
UNR’s School of Medicine Offering Free Medical Exams Through The Summer
University of Nevada, Reno’s School of Medicine is offering free medical exams all summer to people who don’t have health insurance.… MORE
