(Reno, NV) — The Bear Fire in Sierra County, California has burned nearly 14-hundred acres of land with no containment. The fire, which started amid a Red Flag Warning on Monday afternoon, is burning near Sierra Brooks on the east side of the Tahoe National Forest. It is in an area west of the North…… MORE
Tahoe Fire Evacuations Could Take Hours Longer Than Previously Though
(Incline Village, NV) — Evacuations in the Lake Tahoe Basin in the event of a major wildfire could take several hours longer than previously estimated. That’s according to a new study from Tahoe Clean Air, which used A.I. simulations. The nonprofit worked with two companies, which ran more than 400 simulations to show what would…… MORE
Todd Tonnochy Convicted of 2nd Degree Murder
(Reno, NV) — A jury has convicted a man of second-degree murder following the shooting death of an 18-year-old woman at a motel in Reno. Forty-year-old Todd Tonnochy was convicted on Wednesday after the jury found him not guilty of first-degree murder in connection with the shooting in March of 2023. He was also found…… MORE
Former Clark County Official Convicted Of Killing Vegas Journalist
(Las Vegas, NV) — A former Nevada politician has been found guilty of murdering a Las Vegas journalist. A jury agreed that ex-Clark County public administrator Robert Telles killed Las Vegas Review-Journal investigative reporter Jeff German in September 2022 after German wrote negative articles about him. The jury returned the guilty verdict Wednesday after deliberating…… MORE
3 Suspects Arrested For Fencing Stolen Goods Out of Taco Shop
(Reno, NV) — Two men and a woman are behind bars on suspicion of fencing stolen merchandise out of a taco shop in Reno. Investigators say the suspects stole items from several businesses, including JC Penny, TJ Maxx, Marshall’s, Target, Lowe’s and Home Depot. The items were then taken to Roberto’s Taco Shop, where employees…… MORE
Senior Fest returns to Reno Town Mall, September 3rd, 9 am-2pm
Helping seniors, caregivers, and veterans connect to resources to aid independence and good health. In its 27th year history, it is safe to say no two Senior Fest events are alike. However, one thing is consistent, the event connects the community with senior friendly businesses, non- profits, organizations and friends. This FREE annual event is…… MORE
Washoe County School Board Votes to Implement Hazing Ban
(Reno, NV) — The Washoe County School District is formally banning hazing. That’s after the Washoe County School Board unanimously passed a new policy on Tuesday. The policy is the same one many universities have, including the University of Nevada, Reno. It defines hazing as any activity that causes mental, emotional, and physical harm to…… MORE
Robert Telles Found Guilty In LV Murder Case
(Las Vegas, NV) — A former Nevada county politician is being found guilty of murdering a Las Vegas journalist. A jury found Former Nevada county public administrator Robert Telles killed “Las Vegas Review-Journal” investigative reporter Jeff German in September of 2022. Prosecutors said Telles murdered German over negative articles the journalist wrote about Telles when…… MORE
Fallon Police Respond to School Threat
(Fallon, ND) — The Fallon Police Department posted on Facebook that they have received information of a threat to the Churchill County Middle School. While the investigation is still ongoing, the police department says they have identified the involved student. The student is in custody and there is no threat to the school staff or…… MORE
Post Office Reverses Course; Will Process Some Local Mail in Reno
From US Postal Service Press Release USPS Strategy Allows for Reno Postal Facility to Retain Certain Local Originating Mail Processing RENO, NV – The United States Postal Service (USPS) announced today that the Reno Postal facility will continue certain local originating mail processing operations. This decision has been made possible due to the identification of enhanced efficiencies…… MORE
