Nevada Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash on Eastbound 80 involving a sedan and a tanker truck. It happened just after 1 am this morning. Officials say the driver of the sedan was driving the wrong way on the interstate near the Pyramid Way exit and crashed into the tanker truck. He died at…… MORE
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Rollover Crash at McCarran And Baring Boulevard Under Investigation
The Nevada Highway Patrol is investigating a rollover crash that happened near McCarran and Baring Boulevard just before 11 o’clock last night. Troopers say the driver of the vehicle was driving too fast for the curve. No injuries were reported. A portion of the southbound lane was temporarily closed while crews cleaned up the area.… MORE
Las Vegas Sun: A Million Dollars in Taxes on Pot Sales
In just the first four days of legal recreational marijuana sales, a million dollars in taxes have been generated on more than three million dollars in sales. That’s according to the Nevada Dispensary Association Director Riana Durrett, reported in the Las Vegas Sun. The start of sales was marked by long lines at dispensaries in…… MORE
Department of Transportation Celebrating The Opening of Another Section of The Carson City Freeway
The Nevada Department of Transportation wants to celebrate the opening of the newest section of the Carson City Freeway by letting you walk, bike, or run on the new stretch of road July 22nd between 9am and noon. It’s a chance to see the work up close before it opens to traffic. Take 580 or…… MORE
Is Your Pet Missing?
Did your dog run off during the fireworks last night? It’s the busiest time of year for animal shelters, and they probably have your pup. July 5th is a big day for intakes at Washoe County Animal Services because so many dogs take off during the loud explosions that accompany fireworks. They have a convenient…… MORE
Northern Nevada HOPES Hosting a Healthcare Town Hall
Northern Nevada HOPES is hosting a townhall tonight to have an open discussion about the Affordable Care Act. John Packham, Ph.D., who’s the Director of Health Policy Research at UNR School of Medicine, will be the featured speaker at the town hall that runs from 6-8pm. Members of Nevada’s congressional delegation, including Senator Dean Heller,…… MORE
Help Keep Tahoe’s Beaches Clean With a Beach Trash Pick Up Day
Help clean up after all the 4th of July revelers today during Keep Tahoe Blue’s lakewide beach trash pick up day. Hundreds of people come out for Keep Tahoe Red, White & Blue Beach Cleanup every year, clearing garbage, cigarette butts, and food wrappers from the shoreline. It kicks off this morning at 8:30am and…… MORE
Reno Soccer Player in Critical Condition After Being Pulled From The Lake
The RGJ says Reno 1868 FC soccer midfielder 20 year old Matheus Silva was rescued from Lake Tahoe on Tuesday morning. He was pulled from the lake, and resuscitated on the shore. After a trip to a local Tahoe hospital, Silva was airlifted to Renown Regional Medical Center in Reno, where he’s reportedly in critical,…… MORE
Nevada Highway Patrol Investigating a Fatal Crash on Kingsbury Grade
NHP have confirmed two people are dead after a head-on crash on Kingsbury Grade late Tuesday night. Two other victims were reportedly transported to the hospital by Care Flight. At this time, it’s unknown if alcohol or drugs played a role in this crash.… MORE
Brush Fire North of Spanish Springs
A brush fire, now estimated at 1,500 acres, was reported near Winnemucca Ranch road off Pyramid Highway north of Spanish Springs around 7pm last night. Sierra Front is reporting 25-30 structures are threatened and it’s possible that number will increase to up to 200 structures threatened soon. Truckee Meadows Fire, BLM and Nevada Division of…… MORE
