KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Pat Summitt, legendary Lady Vol basketball coach, mentor and mother-figure to her players; a revered ambassador for her university and state; a trailblazer for women; and a role model for people all over the world passed away Tuesday, June 28, in Knoxville at the age of 64. Born Patricia Sue Head on June…… MORE
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Pat Summitt. I had the privilege of spending time with Pat during my first year at Tennessee, and those are conversations I will cherish forever. When you think of all the great coaches in all sports, Pat Summitt is at the top of that list. “As a…… MORE
“We are deeply saddened by today’s news of Pat Summitt’s passing. We send our deepest condolences to her son, Tyler, and to her family and friends. “Pat Summitt is synonymous with Tennessee, but she truly is a global icon who transcended sports and spent her entire life making a difference in other peoples’ lives. She was…… MORE
Lady Vols Head Coach Emeritus Pat Summitt, 64, passed away Tuesday morning from complications of Early Onset Dementia, Alzheimer’s Type. Summitt’s son, Tyler Summitt, released a statement Tuesday morning regarding her passing. “It is with tremendous sadness that I announce the passing of my mother, Patricia Sue Head Summitt. She died peacefully this morning at…… MORE
The Marina fire, burning north of Lee Vining and west of Mono Lake is now 37% contained. The total acreage burned 758 acres at last estimate. Highway 395 has reopened at Lee Vining, and all evacuation advisories have been lifted. The fire has been determined to be human-caused.… MORE
Production Pattern & Foundry in Mound House says they’re waiting to hear the results of the tests being done by the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection before they jump to any conclusions, regarding the viral video showing two employees dumping toxic waste near their plant in Mound House. Spokesperson Craig Banko says they have lots of…… MORE
The Nevada Department of Corrections says two inmates who walked away from a prison work camp were seen in Reno early Sunday afternoon. Corrections officials say 25 year old Nicco Donavan Way and 23 year old James Westbrook walked away from the camp located northeast of Lovelock. They were seen around 12:30 Sunday at a convenience…… MORE
The Hawken Fire burning in the Caughlin Ranch area of west Reno is now estimated at about 278 acres with 75% containment. The fire started just after one o’clock Wednesday afternoon and quickly grew from an estimated 50 acres before rapidly leaping to 200 acres. 50 homes were threatened at one point. Evacuees were directed to…… MORE
The RTC is again joining with transit agencies across the country to encourage use of public and alternative transportation as part of the “Dump the Pump” movement. The American Public Transportation Association organizes this annual event to encourage everyone to travel in ways that create cleaner air, save money, reduce dependence on oil, and ease…… MORE
Update 4:15 pm: Caughlin Parkway is closed at the Eagles Nest subdivision in Caughlin Ranch due to the brush fire threatening the area. Firefighters are battling a 200 plus acre brush fire in SW Reno near Hawken and Pronghorn in the Caughlin Ranch area. At least five homes have been voluntarily evacuated as fire crews…… MORE
