A toxin that has been leaking into groundwater in South Lake Tahoe near the “Y” where highways 50 and 89 split, since the 80’s, has closed several wells, and prompted a half million dollar study to find the source of the problem. Shelly Thomsen with the South Tahoe Public Utility District says, there’s no need…… MORE
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Abduction Attempt Reported Near North Valleys High School
Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Detectives are investigating the report of a possible attempt to abduct a teenage girl in the area of North Valleys High School Tuesday afternoon, and are asking for anyone who may have witnessed the incident to contact them. Between 12:10 p.m. and 12:15 p.m. Tuesday, a 16-year-old girl was returning to…… MORE
USFS Says Heavenly Valley Improvements OK
The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, in coordination with Heavenly Mountain Resort, issued a draft decision for proposed improvements to existing skiing and snowboarding terrain at the resort. They found that the projects would cause no significant negative impacts. Proposed improvements would include selective widening of ski trails, removing trail obstacles and…… MORE
Victorian Square Businesses are Open During Construction
Crews are replacing concrete, improving drainage, and replacing tree planters in the area between Pyramid Way and 10th Street on Sparks’ Victorian Square. To do that, that section of Victorian Avenue is off-limits to traffic through Friday. Tough for businesses on the square, who want you to know they remain open. But they admit all…… MORE
Concerns Growing About Spread of Dog Flu
We’ve talked a lot about Flu this year, but not so much about canine influenza, which has now shown up in Nevada. Our news partners at KOLO 8 News Now talked with Veterinarian Dr. Rick Furman with Klaich Animal Hospital. He says there is no local immunity to it, because it hasn’t been here before.…… MORE
Viral Video Prompts Changes at The Washoe County School District
A video shot by a parent near Depoali Middle School went “viral” on social media. It shows three Washoe County School buses blazing thru a crosswalk with children waiting to cross. It’s already prompted changes.… MORE
Candidate For Governor Steve Sisolak Clarifies His Position on “Sanctuary Cities”
ORIGINAL STORY: Democratic candidate for Governor Steve Sisolak is breaking with some of the leaders of his own party. Sisolak says he does not support Sanctuary Cities. Jeremy Hughes President of a group called “Prevent Sanctuary Cities,” says they appreciate the Clark County Commissioners support, and that bucking his party is a “Brave step.” Sisolak…… MORE
Reno Police Investigating Overnight Homicide on East Grove Street
An overnight shooting on Grove Street is now a homicide. The shooting was reported just before midnight Tuesday at an apartment complex on East Grove Street near Wrondel Way. Police say when they arrived on scene they found a man suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to the hospital where he died. Police…… MORE
Steve Wynn Resigns as Chairman And CEO of Wynn Resorts
Steve Wynn has resigned as chairman and CEO at Wynn Resorts amid sexual misconduct allegations. Wynn Resorts said Tuesday the resignation is effective immediately. The Wall Street Journal reported January 26th that a number of women are claiming Wynn harassed or assaulted them. Wynn has denied those allegations.… MORE
Carson City Sheriff’s Office Release Photos of Burglary Suspects
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office has released photos of two suspects in a recent home burglary. Detectives say numerous guns were taken from a home in the 1300 block of West Washington Street February 2nd. The suspects are 22-year-old Ciera Scott and 30-year-old Jason Kunz. Both are known to travel between Carson City and the…… MORE
