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
395 Reopens Near Site of Marina Fire
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
Mason Fire Held to Nine Acres
Crews are mopping up a brush fire that started in northeast Washoe Valley last night. The Mason fire was held to just nine acres. Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District responded to to the fire just before 9:00 PM. Washoe County’s Raven helicopter, assisted with the initial attack, conducting four water drops before losing sunlight. The…… MORE
Registration Open For The Senior Games
Online registration is now open for the Reno-Tahoe Senior Games. As many as 300 people 50 and over are expected to compete, in a wide variety of activities. Every thing from Archery, to Croquet, Fly casting, Golf, Go Karts, and even Track and Field. You can sign up for the Senior Games at any Reno…… MORE
Fire Restrictions Go Into Effect This Week
Fire restrictions go into effect Thursday, June 30, for the Plumas National Forest. No open fires, campfires or charcoal fires outside of designated areas will be allowed, even with a California Campfire Permit. Fires can only be started in pits built by the U.S. Forest Service. Smoking is only allowed in an enclosed vehicle, building…… MORE
New License Plate Rules Begin July 1
Starting July 1, most Nevada motorists will have to replace their vehicle license plates every eight years, in a bill passed last year to address law enforcement agencies’ complaints that many plates are unreadable. Nevada DMV officials say license plates fade from exposure to the elements and must be readable from 100 feet away. However, the new law does not apply to blue-and-white…… MORE
Reno chef declares “Liberty” opening
After a whirlwind year that tossed Chef Mark Estee like a tumbleweed, Reno’s best known food man is back… with the freedom to focus on sharing his passion for food and friends in a place named, aptly enough, “Liberty.” But we’ll let him tell you, in his own words. A letter from Chef Mark Estee I am honored, humbled…… MORE
Update-Amber Alert Mineral County CANCELLED
THE CHILD IN QUESTION HAS BEEN FOUND AND IS SAFE. An Amber Alert has been issued by The Nevada Department of Public Safety, for a child abduction emergency in Mineral County. Be on the lookout for a gold 2000 Dodge Intrepid – Nevada license 117 AWJ. They are looking for 1 child, a six…… MORE
Guest House Needs Models
The Veterans Guest House is looking for models for its fashion show, “Boots Meet Fashion, Fashion Meets Fun.” The fashion show will be Sept. 29th . at the Peppermill. The event honors women in the military, and features women models who are serving or have served in the U.S. military. The Guest House is reaching…… MORE
Foundry Responds to “Toxic Dump” Video
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
