A fire in Cold Springs was quickly knocked out by Truckee Meadows Firefighters. The fire started after 1pm Wednesday on Mockingbird Drive, and was mostly controlled by two pm, but not before a mobile home, two outbuildings and some cars were damaged. The fire burned an estimated two acres. The blaze is under investigation.… MORE
Rabid Bats Concerning Nevada Department of Agriculture
The Nevada Department of Agriculture Animal Disease Laboratory has confirmed eight positive rabies cases in bats in Washoe, Clark, Elko, Lyon and White Pine Counties. Rabies is common in bats throughout Nevada, and bat activity tends to increase between the months of May and October. Any bats, dead or alive, that may have been in…… MORE
Reno Firefighters Respond to Blaze on Sinclair Street
Reno firefighters responded to a small blaze on Sinclair Street. The fire broke out just before 2:30 a.m. this morning. Officials say a mattress caught fire on the second floor of the City Center Apartments.… MORE
Police Respond to Calls of Armed Suspect
Reno Police are investigating an incident that happened just before 11 p.m. last night. Officers received reports of destruction of property in the area of Mt. Rainier St. and Mt. Whitney St. north of Mayors Park. They said someone was allegedly flattening car tires. Soon after, officers received reports of a man waving a gun…… MORE
Swan Lake Pipeline Project Moves Forward
A proposed pipeline project to move water from Swan Lake to the Stead Airport and into American Flat is moving forward. The Reno City Council along with the Washoe County Commission approved the plan Tuesday during a joint meeting. The city approved an open bid of $3 million to build the pipeline. Washoe County approved…… MORE
Washoe County Deputies Investigating Shots Fired Situation in Galena
Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a suspect or suspects who fired shots in a Galena neighborhood. It happened around 11PM Sunday, August 4th. Deputies were called to a home in the area the next day and found evidence of several shots fired, and damage to a garage door and vehicles parked in the…… MORE
Veterans Guest House Looking For Rib Cook Off Volunteers
With the Nugget Best in the West Rib Cookoff just around the corner, the Veterans Guest House needs your help to staff up drink booths at the festival. You’ll earn an hourly wage and tips, which goes to guest house at the end of the event. The guest house relies on community funding to keep…… MORE
What do you do if Someone Starts Shooting?
What should you do if you’re at a public event, and someone starts shooting? That’s a question we put to a personal security expert.… MORE
Hot August Nights Roars Into Reno & Sparks
Hot August Nights has roared into town, bringing over $100 million dollars into our local economy, and hundreds of classic cars, trucks and visitors from all over.… MORE
Gold Prices Jump Amid Trade War Uncertainty
Gold prices hit a six-year high as the stock market plummeted on news that China was devaluing its currency, retaliating against the United States in the President’s trade war. The spot price closed on the New York Mercantile Exchange at $1,463.40 per ounce, up $23.40, and the London afternoon fixing price for gold Monday was…… MORE
