A fire near Drayer Lane in Fernley Saturday burned 22 acres of sagebrush and grass before being contained around 4pm. The fire was reported just after noon and crews started the attack on what was then a 1/2 acre fire, but it quickly escalated. Some homes were threatened but none were damaged, and no one…… MORE
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Missing Sun Valley Teen Found Safe
The Washoe County Sheriff’s office says they have found Vincent Reynolds, who had been reported missing last Friday. It was reported that Reynolds had been last seen Thursday afternoon leaving his Sun Valley residence with three other young men in a stolen pickup truck. Reynolds appears to be in good health and the pickup truck…… MORE
Kayaker Still Missing in Lake Tahoe, Description Released
Authorities have suspended the search for a missing kayaker on the south end of Lake Tahoe, but ask for the public’s help in finding him. Pham Dan Vu Thanh got into a green 10-foot kayak at Lester Beach at Lake Tahoe last Thursday and has not been seen since. Thanh was described as 5 feet,…… MORE
Nevada’s New State Forester Laying Out Her Priorities
Nevada’s first female acting state forester says bolstering firefighter training is among her top priorities as she takes over an agency that recently underwent an independent investigation. Kacey KC got the job in April. The former state forester resigned following the investigation into a fire set by authorities to reduce wildfire risk that escaped and…… MORE
Dump the Pump, Thursday June 15
(KOH) – The RTC wants you to save money on gas and park your car this Thursday, June 15th and ride RTC transit free all day. It’s the 12th Annual Dump the Pump Day, when RTC invites everyone to save gas and money by riding transit for free, or just walking or biking, or even carpooling.…… MORE
Quakes Continue In Douglas County
(KOH) – A earthquake registering 3.5 in Douglas County hit Friday evening just after 9:30, but there are no reports of damage. The quake hit south of Gardnerville closer to Markleeville. There was a 3.7 in roughly the same area on Tuesday afternoon about 3:45.… MORE
15-Year-Old Girl Dies From Auto-Pedestrian Accident
(KOH) – The Reno Police Department is investigating an accident from late Friday night near Plumb Lane and Krupp Circle that resulted in the death of a pedestrian. It happened around 11:20 when a 15-year-old girl crossing Plumb Lane was hit by a westbound vehicle. The pedestrian was found in the roadway by police and taken…… MORE
Speeders, Cool Your Jets It’s “Joining Forces” Time
More than two dozen law enforcement agencies statewide will be “Joining Forces” to crack down on speeders . Between now and June 28th law enforcement statewide will join forces in an effort to save lives and slow drivers down. Speeding is a contributing factor in approximately one-third of fatal crashes on the nation’s roadways. Exceeding…… MORE
State Fair Is Back In Mills Park, Carson City
The Nevada State Fair continues in Carson City’s Mills Park. It runs through this Sunday from 11am to 10pm and includes carnival rides, car shows, and live music. The fair will also feature Civil War Re-enactments. It’s free and parking in available at Carson High School.… MORE
UNR Prof Accused of Disciplining Unruly Student?
A University of Nevada, Reno professor who is accused of walking a 13-year-old student to the principal’s office by his ear, is facing two misdemeanor charges. Howard Rosenberg was overseeing a student-teacher from the university on April 3 when he allegedly grabbed the Dilworth Middle School student by the ear. The Sparks City Attorney’s Office…… MORE
