Word like “hazardous” and “very unhealthy” aren’t commonly used to describe air quality in Northern Nevada, but the week started with some of worst air quality in years, thanks to fires burning in California. Monday afternoon the air in Douglas County and Carson City was “Unhealthy”, and that was an upgrade from “Very Unhealthy” earlier…… MORE
Plans For Interstate 11 May Include Fernley
Plans for the I-11 interstate may include Fernley. Looks like highway will include a long stretch of the highway 95 corridor. I-11 will eventualy run from Mexico to the Canadian border. The current phase will connect Las Vegas with Phoenix. At least two of the several route proposals would include Fernley. Nevada Department of Transportation…… MORE
Man Found With Gunshot Wound May Have Shot Himself
Carson City Sheriff Kenny Furlong says investigators believe a man found with a chest wound Sunday shot himself. Paramedics treating the driver of a crashed vehicle in Carson City discovered he had a small-caliber gunshot wound to his chest. He was taken to Reno for treatment and is expected to survive. Furlong says the man,…… MORE
Whaleback Fire North of Susanville Nearing Full Containment
The Whaleback Fire is 18,726 acres or more than 29 square miles. Fire crews have established 95 percent containment around the burn area. The Lassen County Sheriff’s Office says the evacuation order for Spalding has been lifted and it’s safe for residents to return to their homes. Only residents are allowed in, and they must…… MORE
Nevada’s Politicians Remember Former Nevada Governor Paul Laxalt
Former Nevada Governor and U.S. Senator Paul Laxalt has died at the age of 96. Laxalt passed away at a healthcare facility in Northern Virginia. Nevada lawmakers are sharing their condolences online. Senator Dean Heller tweeted, “Very sad to hear that my friend and mentor Paul Laxalt has passed away. His legacy of leadership and…… MORE
Boil Water Advisory at Cave Rock Water System
A precautionary boil water notice has been issued for the Cave Rock Water System in Douglas County. The Douglas County Manager’s Office says the notice is due to treatment plant shutdown, computer failure, and a data logging loss at the Cave Rock Water Treatment Plant. The boil water notice will be in effect until bacteriological…… MORE
N-Dot Eases Projects For Hot August Nights
The Nevada Department of Transportation will temporarily suspend major work on many Reno-area state road projects over the Hot August Nights event week for easier travel. No construction-related lane closures will take place between the morning of today (Tues) and the evening of Sunday, August 12th on many major NDOT projects in Reno, including I-80…… MORE
Carson Sheriff Host “Night Out” Against Crime Tuesday
Carson City Sheriff’s Office is again hosting “National Night Out,” at Mills Park from 5- 8pm, an event that attracts big crowds. The Sheriff’s Office joins National Association of Town Watch and law enforcement agencies across the United States Tuesday August 7, to create a information-filled evening centered around crime related awareness. Due to smoke…… MORE
Smoke Moves Concert Inside
Due to the heavy smoke settling on the area, the RoseBud’s Dance Band’s performance for Monday, Aug. 6th, has been moved to inside the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall, 511 W. King St. The concert was originally planned for Comma Courtyard, but the presenters want to present the event in a comfortable and healthy atmosphere.…… MORE
Perry Fire Fully Contained After Burning 51,400 Acres
The Perry Fire in Palomino Valley is now fully contained. The fire burned 51,400 acres since it started on July 26th. Wind gusts reached 59 mph near Virginia Peak on Saturday but the fire did not jump the fire lines, but the wind stirred up enough ash, smoke and dust to prevent air operations over…… MORE
