The City of Reno has released the first draft of its updated Master Plan. City Manager Sabra Newby says, while there is still work to be done, the draft signifies a major step toward adopting a new, comprehensive plan that outlines a path to achieving the community’s vision for our city’s future as Reno continues…… MORE
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Storm Knocks Down Power Poles in Fernley
A Monday evening storm knocked approximately 18 power poles down in Fernley. Farm District Road will be closed from Jasmine Lane to Red Rock Road; in addition, access roads are closed to Farm District. Power poles are de-energized; however, crews are asking the public to avoid this area until further notice. NV Energy are severing…… MORE
Crews Responding to Lightning-Sparked Fires in Washoe Valley & Gardnerville
East Fork Fire Protection District says a lightning-sparked wildfire broke out near Gardnerville early this morning. The Preacher fire has already burned nearly a hundred acres near the Preachers Mine, just off of Pinenut Road. According to officials, no homes are threatened. A brush fire in Washoe Valley, burning near the site of last year’s…… MORE
Reno Fire Department Investigating Motorhome Fire
The Reno Fire Department is investigating a structure fire that broke out on 4th Street just south of the old Ferris Motel in downtown. The blaze broke out around 3:30 this morning, and crews say a motorhome was destroyed. The cause of the fire is under investigation.… MORE
Nevada Air National Guard Will Assist California Firefighters
At the request of the U.S. Forest Service, one Nevada Air National Guard C-130 aircraft will deploy Saturday to support firefighting efforts in central California. The Nevada Air National Guard’s activation as a firefighting surge capacity for the U.S. Forest Service could last up to one month, depending on the need for assets fighting fires…… MORE
Nevada’s Natural Heritage Program Gets Grant to Develop Wetland Program
Nevada’s Natural Heritage Program has been awarded $445K grant to further develop the state’s wetland program. Springs and other wetlands in dry landscapes like Nevada provide crucial habitat for many of Nevada’s native plant and animal species. They also help to purify water, regulate floods and drought, and provide groundwater recharge. The two-year grant is…… MORE
Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval Takes a Trip to South America
Governor Brian Sandoval is off on another international trade mission, his ninth, this time to South America. He’ll be visiting foreign leaders and trying to make business connections. Steve Hill of the Governors Office of Economic Development tells the Nevada Independent, these things take time and they don’t expect an immediate return on the investment,…… MORE
Nevada Congressman Introduces Service Member Voting Protection Act
Congressman Ruben J. Kihuen introduced the Service member Voting Protection Act which ensures that service memembers, their families, and overseas residents who register to vote are automatically mailed an absentee ballot for all subsequent federal elections. Kihuen says it’s important that we do all we can to ensure they have the opportunity to exercise their…… MORE
Detwiler Fire in California is Now 50% Contained, Evacuations Lifted
Crews have stopped the growth of that huge wildfire near Yosemite that has been sending smoke into the Truckee Meadows. Firefighters battling the Detwiler Fire were contending with triple-digit temperatures Sunday. The fire burning for a week has scorched just over 118 square miles of dense brush and dead trees and continues to threaten about…… MORE
Crews Knock Down 3 Acre Wildfire in Lemmon Valley
Crews with the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District made quick work of a 3 acre wildfire that was threatening homes in Lemmon Valley. The Chickadee Fire was knocked down in about 90 minutes. At least six fire engines and three air tankers responded to attack the fire, which was started by target shooters. The fire…… MORE
