With three new fire outbreaks Monday, it’s still a challenging fire season, and Truckee Meadows Chief Charles Moore told Washoe County Commissioners it may be a long one. He expects it to continue through October or into November, or until the first snow and cooler temperatures set in. A brush fire in the Woodchuck Circle…… MORE
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The Fight Against a Plan to Build a High School at Wildcreek Golf Course Continues
The Washoe County School District says the Save Wildcreek group has prompted them to consider other locations for a future high school, but so far, the corner of Sullivan and McCarran is the best option.… MORE
Man Accused of Threatening Judge Gets a Court Date
A Carson City judge has set a trial date of May 30, 2018 for the suspect in several threats against Judge John Tatro. Tuesday John Aston pleaded not guilty and waived his right to a trial within 60 days. Evidence presented at the preliminary hearing, which led to the plea, showed DNA evidence on milk…… MORE
Sparks Crews Knock Down House Fire at 18th & C Street
Sparks Firefighters battled a blaze that broke out in a home at 18th and “C” street at 10:50am Tuesday morning. First arriving companies found the structure to be fully involved. No injuries are reported at this time. The cause of the fire is under investigation.… MORE
Oregon Murder Suspect Arrested in Northern Nevada
An Oregon murder suspect is under arrest in Lyon County. A 32-year-old man was fatally shot in Chiloquin, Oregon. The body was found Sunday morning. Suspects in the case were identified through witness statements and one of them, 21-year-old Tevin Lafond, has been arrested in Nevada. Costello says police are still searching for the other…… MORE
Attorney General Takes Next Step in Opioid Fight
Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt announced a new step in his ongoing investigation, with a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general, to help address the opioid crisis in Nevada and around the country. They’re demanding documents and information from makers and distributors of prescription opioids. That will help them determine whether they’re engaged in unlawful…… MORE
Man Killed in Gardnerville Was Lying in the Road
The Nevada Highway Patrol says a man who was hit and killed in Gardnerville was lying in the road before he was hit. 54-year-old Rosendo Ramirez Amaya of South Lake Tahoe was hit around 8:00 p.m. last Sunday on the northbound side of US 395 at Industrial Way in Gardnerville. The driver of a minivan…… MORE
Nevada Governor Urges Senate to Drop Latest “Repeal and Replace.”
Governor Brian Sandoval is asking Senate Leaders to drop the Cassidy-Graham-Heller repeal and replace bill. In a letter to senate leadership, the Governor asked them to focus on a bipartisan effort instead. The Governors statement says in part, ““I know that Senator Heller is working in the best interest of the state and I appreciate…… MORE
Deputy’s Quick Action Saves Baby’s Life
A Washoe County Sheriff’s Deputy whose quick response to a drowned baby call, is being credited for saving the baby’s life. Deputies were dispatched to 8th Avenue in Sun Valley at approximately 12:54 p.m. on Monday, September 11th. Deputy Natasha Rickey arrived on scene within 35 seconds. Deputy Rickey rushed into the residence where she…… MORE
Crews Stop Progress of The Woodchuck Fire in West Reno
Firefighters have stopped progress of the Woodchuck Fire burning in West Reno, and northeast of the Hunter Creek Trailhead. It’s estimated the fire has burned some 60 acres and is now 25 percent contained. There is no estimate of containment at this time. Officials with Washoe County lifted evacuation advisories at about 8:00 Monday evening.…… MORE
