There were two hazmat situations Sunday on Interstate 80 in eastern Nevada. The first was near Emigrant Pass in Eureka County about 20 miles west of Carlin involving two tractor-trailer rigs. One rig hit the back of tractor-trailer with sulfuric acid and breached the tank, causing a spill on the road. Both drivers were taken…… MORE
Washoe County Man Arrested After DUI Crash
A pedestrian was taken to to the hospital Saturday night with life-threatening injuries after being hit by a suspected drunken driver. 38-year-old Alexis Anastassatos was booked into the Washoe County jail on charges of felony DUI causing substantial injury and failure to use due care. He remained in jail Sunday morning. Police said the 50-year-old…… MORE
Suspect Killed in Standoff in Carson City
A suspect involved in a hostage situation was killed after a lengthy standoff with Carson City Deputies. It started on Edmonds Drive in Carson City around 4 p.m. on Saturday, when a man barricaded himself in a home with a baby as a hostage. Ten minutes before 9 p.m., Sheriff Kenny Furlong says the man’s…… MORE
Fire Destroys Mobile Home in Sun Valley
A fire reported Saturday morning about 1:30 has destroyed a mobile home on Chocolate Drive in Sun Valley. According to T M F P D, crews aggressively attacked the fire to keep it from spreading. A ruptured gas line and fallen power line added to the crews challenges. The Northern Nevada Chapter of the American…… MORE
Joining Forces Campaign Will Focus on Pedestrian Safety
A Joining Forces safety campaign will target unsafe pedestrians, and drivers being unsafe around pedestrians starting today through Aug. 16. The Nevada Highway Patrol says they want to urge pedestrians and drivers to be aware of each other at all time. The NHP and participating law enforcement agencies will cite pedestrians and drivers who violate…… MORE
Nevada GOP Consider Canceling Presidential Primary, Anointing Trump
The Las Vegas Sun is reporting, there may not be an actual republican presidential primary in Nevada. The state central committee is working on a rule that would create an alternative presidential preference poll to use when an incumbent republican is running for re-election, and allow committee members to distribute the delegates if they decide…… MORE
NDOT Hiring For The Winter Season
NDOT is looking ahead and preparing to keep state roads clear when winter snow flies. They’re hiring temporary highway maintenance workers, including snow plow operators.… MORE
Reno Tahoe International Airport Conducting Upgrades
Reno Tahoe International Airport is conducting a $16 million dollar upgrade of the tarmac on the eastside runways, part of a three year construction plan that just kicked off.… MORE
Lowe’s Laying Off Thousands of Workers
Lowe’s is laying off thousands of workers. Layoffs will include assemblers, who put together items like grills and patio furniture. The company will also cut maintenance and facility-service jobs, such as janitors. The company said it is outsourcing those positions to third-party companies. Lowe’s declined to say exactly how many workers will be laid off.…… MORE
“Wolf Pack Tower” Coming Soon to The Circus Circus
The University of Nevada has made the deal to house 1,300 students displaced by the July 5th, Argenta Hall explosion at the Circus Circus Reno. University Residential Life and Housing will occupy the newly-renovated, non-gaming West Tower. The University has renamed the interim hall “Wolf Pack Tower.” University president, Mark Johnson says “The University community…… MORE
