The Perry Fire, burning through grass and brush west of Pyramid Lake, has grown to 42,399 acres. That’s more than 66 square miles. Officials say containment is at 31 percent. Fire commanders say as the fire moves downhill into more even terrain, firefighters and equipment will have easier access to the perimeter and can increase…… MORE
Fentanyl Manufacterer Joins Lawsuit to Block Scott Dozier Execution
The maker of the powerful synthetic opioid fentanyl has joined a bid to block Nevada from using its product in the execution of convicted murderer Scott Dozier. Hikma Pharmaceuticals won permission in court Monday to intervene in New Jersey-based Alvogen’s lawsuit opposing the use of one of its drugs, the sedative midazolam. Hikma attorney Kristen…… MORE
Reno Man Sentenced For Massive Fraud Operation
A Reno man will spend the next four years in prison for creating more than 8,000 fraudulent online accounts with stolen identities, committing $3.5 million dollars in fraud. In addition to prison time, 47-year-old Kenneth Gibson was also sentenced to three years supervised release and 100 hours of community service. He will also pay $1…… MORE
Evacuations Remain in Place Near The Site of The Whaleback Fire
The Whaleback fire has burned just over 14-thousand acres The cause of the fire remains unknown, but fire crews have established 20 percent containment around the burn area. Mandatory evacuations are still in place for the community of Spalding, and the Merrill, Christie, Eagle and Aspen campgrounds.… MORE
There’s a New Way to Keep Tabs on The City of Reno
There’s a few new ways to keep tabs on the city of Reno, and they were rolled out this week.… MORE
Trump Administration Restarting a Part of The Affordable Care Act
The Trump administration is restarting a part of the Affordable Care Act that it had slashed a couple of weeks ago, much to the relief of insurers and health-care advocacy groups.… MORE
Reno Fire Crews Knock Down Apartment Fire
The Reno Fire Department had an apartment fire on the 600 block of Grand Canyon Blvd out within minutes Monday morning. A man was injured in the blaze that started around 11:45 am, and torn through the two story building. Nick Perry, a tow truck driver, saw smoke and drove over the see if anyone…… MORE
Reno Man Sentenced to 48 Years For Robbery Spree
A Reno man has been sentenced to 48 years in prison for a convenience store robbery spree. Investigators say 22-year-old Harry Paupuaga broke into a Reno home on October 22nd last year and stole a gun. Over the next couple of days, both Reno and Sparks Police Departments responded to about five more robberies. Paupuaga…… MORE
Washoe County’s Air Quality Hits “Unhealthy Level”
Washoe County Health District is saying the ozone air pollution reached its worst level in a decade due to wildfires. According to AirNOW we’re at an unhealthy level of 172. South Lake Tahoe is actually worse and is even close to downgrading further to ‘Very Unhealthy’. The highest ever for ozone was level 164 in…… MORE
Perry Fire West of Pyramid Lake Grows to Over 25,000 Acres
The Bureau of Land Management reports the Perry Fire west of Pyramid Lake has grown to 25,600 acres and is 15% contained. Up to 70 structures are threatened. There are 229 personnel on the fire, using seven fire engines, one dozer, four water tenders, five helicopters and seven hand crews. The Northern Nevada American Red…… MORE
