Tougher penalties for possession and use of Fentanyl, as overdose deaths continue to climb, are under consideration. Mark Jackson president of the Nevada District Attorney’s Association, and the Douglas County D-A, supports tougher penalties saying no other illicit drug has the same type of effect on our communities. Since 2020, drug overdoses are now linked…… MORE
Pets Rescued in Sun Valley Fire
Several pets were rescued after a home caught fire in Sun Valley. Truckee Meadows Fire says it happened at a double wide on Jan Mor Court on Sunday. Firefighters rescued a cat, 2 dogs, 1 rabbit, and 1 bird. The person who lives there was not injured. The cause of the fire is under investigation.… MORE
Crews Knock Out Brush Fire in Spanish Springs
Crews quickly knocked down a brush fire in Spanish Springs on Saturday afternoon. The small brush fire started at Pyramid Way and Calle de la Plata. Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue officials say the fire started around a utility pole after a transformer blew. No injuries were reported.… MORE
Nevada Governor Updates Emergency Declaration
Nearly every Nevada counties is included in an updated emergency declaration by Gov. Joe Lombardo, making them eligible for federal assistance. Clark and Lander counties are the only Nevada counties omitted in the flooding declaration updated Thursday afternoon. The rest of the state has been impacted by severe weather and flooding caused by heavy snows…… MORE
NSTB Approves NDOT Project to Widen Pyramid Highway
The Nevada State Transportation Board has approved a $58 million dollar contract for a two-year Nevada Department of Transportation project to upgrade and widen two and a half miles of Pyramid Highway. The project includes expanding Pyramid Highway from Queen Way to Los Alto Parkway from four lanes to six. New medians, lighting, and traffic…… MORE
Pedestrian Killed After Being Hit by Multiple Vehicles
A pedestrian was killed after being hit by multiple vehicles in south Reno last night. It happened just before 8 p.m. on S. Virginia Street near Damonte Ranch Parkway. Nevada State Police says a person was standing in the road and was struck by a northbound vehicle. After the first collision, the pedestrian was hit…… MORE
Sandbag Locations Around The Region
Washoe County and the City of Reno are preparing for another atmospheric river. To prepare for possible flooding, they have set up a number of locations for residents to pick up sandbags. The City of Reno is also setting up sandbag locations for residents. Those are as follows: In Washoe County: In Douglas County In…… MORE
Two Local Robotics Teams Headed to World Championship
[KOH] – Two northern Nevada high school robotics team came home with the top hardware from the Nevada State Championship on Saturday. The VC Silver Circuits from Virginia City won the overall Inspire Award in Nevada’s FIRST Tech Challenge for the second year in a row, and also swept the finals of the robot game…… MORE
Pedestrian Killed Crossing U.S. 50
A pedestrian was killed while crossing U.S. 50 in east Carson City last night. It happened just after 6pm near Nye Lane. The pedestrian was walking across U.S. 50 outside of a crosswalk when they were hit by an eastbound vehicle. Speed and impairment were not factors, according to Nevada State Police. The driver remained…… MORE
Crews Respond to Fire in Verdi
Reno Fire Crews along with Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District responded to a fire in a sawdust hopper yesterday afternoon. It happened about 4:30pm on Cabela Drive near Boomtown in Verdi. Reno Fire said it was a difficult fight as sawdust is combustible. No injuries were reported.… MORE
