An 80 acre fire is burning in Lodi Valley, about 7 miles northeast of Gabbs near the Big Chief Mine, Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch Center reports. No buildings are threatened from this fire on Bureau of Land Management land, which was first reported a little after 4:00, Wednesday afternoon. Two single-engine air tankers were attacking…… MORE
Major Improvements For Lake Tahoe Airport
The South Lake Tahoe City Council has given their approval for improvements to the lobby at Lake Tahoe Airport. With 3-2 vote, a contract was awarded to DML Construction, Inc. of Verdi to complete over $620,000 in upgrades to the heating and ventilation system, making the lobby ADA compliant, and generally sprucing up the place…… MORE
21 Displaced After Condo Complex Fire
Reno Fire Department quickly knocked down a fire late Wednesday night, but not before damaging several units at a condo complex in central Reno. RFD crews responded to the complex on Smithridge Drive at 9:40 Wednesday. Three units suffered damage, in addition to four carports along with multiple vehicles. An investigation is being conducted in the cause…… MORE
Trees Dying in Sierra Nevada
Drought, heat and an infestation of bark beetles has killed 26 million trees in the Sierra Nevada since October, an “unprecedented” die-off that heightens an already high wildfire risk. The new estimate by the U.S. Forest Service brings the loss of trees to at least 66 million since 2010 — a problem that grew worse…… MORE
Construction Industry Needs Skilled Workers
Construction is booming in Reno, but skilled laborers, are in short supply. Contractors say the increased demand is leading to higher costs and longer construction times. When the bubble burst in the late 2000s many of the skilled workers left town. Now, with homes, apartments, and industrial buildings all being built, there are fewer laborers…… MORE
Reward Offered For Hit & Run Suspect
Secret Witness is offering a one thousand dollar reward, for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the suspect wanted in connection with a hit and run that serious injured a bicyclist. It happened about 12:20 am Saturday, June 18th on Sutro St. in Reno. According to police, the bicyclist was riding northbound on…… MORE
Traffic Stop Results in Drug Bust
Two men are in jail after deputies discovered narcotics and a stolen hand gun during a traffic stop. The Washoe County Sheriff’s Department says deputies conducted a traffic stop in the area of Lemmon Drive and Millitary Road just before midnight Tuesday. Arrested were Jimmie Dombeck of Reno and James Avampato of Sun Valley. During…… MORE
Balcony Fire Displaces Two People
The Reno Fire Department responded to a balcony fire just after 12:30 this morning at the Northtowne Summit Apartments on Northtowne Lane. According to officials no one was injured, but the unit attached to the balcony has significant damage, as crews were forced to tear down a a wall as part of the fight. The…… MORE
Breaking: Toxic Dumping Near Reno On Video
The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection is investigating a video that shows two men dumping what they believe to be toxic waste at a site near Reno. The men say on the video the toxics are waste from a parts washing machine, but don’t name the company they work for. On the video one of…… MORE
Memorial For Victims Of Crime June 23rd
In honor and remembrance of those who have been affected by violent crime in our community, the Alliance for Victims’ Rights invites all Washoe County citizens to visit and reflect at the Holly Quick Memorial Garden. This Memorial Garden was created in memory of Holly Quick and other victims and survivors of crime. AVR and…… MORE
