(Wadsworth, NV) — The Oling Fire near Wadsworth is now fully contained. Authorities announced full containment Wednesday night. The burn zone has officially been mapped at 22 acres of land. Firefighters will continue heavy mop-up work today to ensure there are no flare-ups. The fire started on Tuesday afternoon and was initially threatening structures, prompting…… MORE
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Crews Stop Forward Progress of Oling Fire
(Wadsworth, NV) — Crews have stopped the forward progress of the 25-acre Oling Fire in northern Nevada. Truckee Meadows Fire and Rescue confirms all evacuation orders and warnings were lifted by 9:00 p.m. Tuesday night. There are no reports of lost structures or injuries. The wildfire started in Wadsworth late Tuesday afternoon. It was burning…… MORE
NV Energy CEO Stepping Down Amid Investigation
(Carson City, NV) — NV Energy CEO Doug Cannon is stepping down after the utility company was accused of overcharging customers. Cannon announced his decision on Tuesday, saying he is leaving for a new opportunity. Ohio-based American Electric Power has separately announced Cannon as the new president of AEP Transmission. He had been a part…… MORE
Athletics, Clark County to Enter Into Agreement in Case Ballpark Isn’t Completed
(Las Vegas, NV) — A contingency plan is in place if construction of the Athletics’ baseball stadium on the Las Vegas Strip is never completed. The A’s and Clark County are planning to enter into a performance agreement that will govern the steps taken if that were to happen. As part of the agreement, the…… MORE
Bill That Would Have Ended Daylight Savings Time Fails to Meet Legislative Deadline
(Carson City, NV) — Nevada will still be changing the time by an hour twice a year like 47 other states do. A bill that would have ended daylight savings time in Nevada failed to meet the recent legislative deadline. The bill was proposed by Assemblywoman Selena La Rue Hatch of Washoe County. It was…… MORE
Prescribed Burning Taking Place Near Lake Tahoe This Week
(South Lake Tahoe, CA) — People near Lake Tahoe may see some smoke this week, but it should be no cause for concern. Members of multiple fire agencies that make up the Tahoe Fire and Fuels team will be conducting prescribed burns. The burns are scheduled for Glenbrook and on Daggett Summit. The burns will…… MORE
Fugitive on the Run After High-Speed Chase
(Lyon County, NV) — Authorities in northern Nevada are on the hunt for a fugitive wanted on multiple felony warrants. Jeffery Williams was able to evade arrest after leading authorities on a high-speed chase through Lyon County on Saturday. During the chase, he allegedly drove on the wrong side of the road and tried to…… MORE
Residential Gas Leak Leads to Evacuations in Sparks
(Sparks, NV) — There are no reports of injuries after a residential gas leak triggered evacuations in Sparks. The gas leak was reported late Sunday morning, near Victorian Square. The 18-hundred and 19-hundred blocks of A Street were evacuated. Sparks firefighters and NV Energy personnel were called in to manage and contain the leak. The…… MORE
WCSD Employee Arrested For Unlawful Contact With Child
(Reno, NV) — A Washoe County School District employee is behind bars on suspicion of having unlawful contact with a child. On Thursday, detectives with the WCSD Police Department arrested 33-year-old Michael Vradenburg, who served as the Site Facilities Coordinator at Double Diamond Elementary School. Authorities say the allegations are not sexual in nature. Vradenburg…… MORE
Hazmat Response Triggered After Person Gets Maced
(Reno, NV) — The Reno Police Department is investigating a hazmat situation at an apartment in the northeast corner of the city. Police say a person was maced during an argument Thursday night. Some of the pepper spray escaped the building, prompting a shelter-in-place order. Some people in the area had to be treated after…… MORE
