Explosions at UNR Were Caused by a Gas Leak

The State Fire Marshall confirms, the explosion that rocked a residence hall at the University of Nevada was caused by a gas leak near a boiler. Gas spread through the building causing a second blast. Two firefighters and six students were injured in last weeks explosions, all have been released after treatment at a hospital.…MORE

NHP Looking For Witnesses to Road Rage Incident

Nevada Highway Patrol investigators are looking for witnesses to a road rage incident in west Reno Monday. A trooper drove by and saw part of it about 4:55 p.m. . It happened on the West McCarran eastbound I-80 offramp. Investigators say the driver of a white and black Dodge Ram 1500 pickup, and a driver…MORE

Woman Killed in Wrong-Way Crash Identified

Nevada Highway Patrol has released the name of a woman killed in a head-on wrong way crash on I-80. It happened between Mogul and Verdi just after midnight July 4th. 39-year-old Sarah Brand of Sacramento was killed in the crash. Preliminary NHP investigation indicates the driver of a Kia sedan was traveling eastbound in the…MORE

Governor Sisolak Invites Women’s Soccer Team to Nevada

Gov. Steve Sisolak and First Lady Kathy Sisolak sent an official open invitation to the U.S. Women’s National Soccer team to visit and celebrate their historic World Cup Victory in Nevada. The Governor says throughout the entire tournament, the team displayed a level of skill, courage and passion that rallied our entire nation. He added…MORE

Rescue Crews Pull a Body From Pyramid Lake

Rescue crews have pulled a body from Pyramid Lake after a man went under while swimming Monday. Washoe County Sheriff’s spokesman Bob Harmon says emergency were called to Blockhouse Beach, at the southern end of the lake. Hasty Team and Search and Rescue members, plus a RAVEN helicopter, joined the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe in…MORE

Crews Respond to House Fire in Dayton

One person and three dogs safely got out of a house on fire in Dayton Monday, with no injuries reported. Flames were reported at the home on Hidden Oaks Drive about 1:30 p.m. according to Central Lyon Fire Chief Rich Harvey. The cause has not been established. No other homes were damaged by the fire…MORE

Two People Arrested After Shooting Friday on Tribal Land

A man and a teenage boy have been arrested for several charges stemming from an incident Friday night. About 9:45 p.m. July 5th, deputies were helping the Bureau of Indian Affairs Police Department find people accused of a battery at the Red Mountain Travel Center. Humboldt county Sheriff’s Office says the suspect vehicle and three…MORE