Several agencies will be participating in a three day emergency preparedness drill this week, starting today through the 14th. “Silver Crucible 2019” will test the statewide emergency preparedness response in dealing with a coordinated terrorist attack. Drill locations will include the Washoe County Regional Emergency Operations Center, The UNR Redfield Campus, Pickett Park and the…… MORE
Flu Has Arrived, Deaths Reported in Washoe and Clark Counties
The first flu death of the season has been reported in Washoe County. The person died of Influenza A between September 29th and October 26th. A total of nine people were hospitalized with the flu in Washoe County over the same time period. The first Clark County flu death has also been reported. That person…… MORE
Nevada Senators Push Pershing Public Lands Bill
Senator Jacky Rosen joined Senator Catherine Cortez Masto in introducing the Pershing County Economic Development and Conservation Act, legislation that would consolidate land within the “checkerboard” area in Pershing County for better land management and economic development. This bill authorizes the sales and exchanges of BLM land along the Union Pacific Railroad that was previously…… MORE
One Cat Killed in House Fire in Fernley
The American Red Cross was called in to assist a Fernley family Saturday after a fire damaged their home. The fire at the F Street home was reported early Saturday and the home was fully involved with fire when the first crew arrived. All family members got out unharmed, the North Lyon County Fire Protection…… MORE
Two People Arrested on Kidnapping Charges, Third Person Being Sought
Two people were arrested Saturday on suspicion of kidnapping, false imprisonment and robbery. Additionally, they released a photo of a third person they are seeking on the same charges. Police say on Friday about 5:20 p.m, the family of a 23-year-old man contacted police about the man’s disappearance and suspicious activity on his bank account.…… MORE
Three New Cases of Whooping Cough Reported in Washoe County
There are now 3 new confirmed cases of Whooping Cough at local schools. One at Damonte Ranch and two McQueen High School, according to the Washoe County School District. An earlier case had been reported at Damonte Ranch this past week and it’s not believed any of the new cases are related to the Bishop…… MORE
Mass Casualty Training Happening Around Reno This Week
Multiple agencies and organizations will be participating in what may appear to be mass casualty incidents throughout Reno this coming week. Washoe County officials want the public to know that as realistic as they seem, these incidents are part of a planned exercise. Silver Crucible 2019 will take place November 12th through 14th at various…… MORE
Hit & Run Suspect Found With Drugs, Cash, And a Loaded Gun
A hit and run suspect was apprehended early Saturday morning and NHP found more than they were looking for. The highway patrol reports the suspect, 26 year old Victor Rafael Lopez, was found in possession of a loaded gun, 22 grams of cocaine and a large amount of cash. Lopez ISN’T connected to the Wooster…… MORE
Lane Closures on Lemmon Drive Begin Tuesday
RTC plans to intermittently close lanes on Lemmon Drive starting on Tuesday, so crews can do exploratory work under the roadway like soil sampling, pavement sampling, and surveying topography. As funding is identified, the RTC plans to widen Lemmon Drive from US 395 to Military Road from four to six lanes, and widen Lemmon Drive…… MORE
New Vegas Options From Frontier Airlines
Reno Tahoe International has announced that Frontier Airlines is offering non stop flights to Las Vegas, with fares as low as $15 one way right now. Annie Turner with the airport says more options out of Reno mean savings for travelers. Find flights at flyfrontier.com… MORE
