Daytime lane closures will take place Dec. 6 through next week on Alternate U.S. 395 in Pleasant Valley as the Nevada Department of Transportation fills roadway cracks. Sections of Alternate U.S. 395 between Mt. Rose Highway and the Bowers Mansion area in northern Washoe Valley will be reduced to one lane weekdays from 7:30 a.m.…… MORE
Police Investigating Post Office Robbery in Reno
Police are investigating a reported armed robbery at the Post Office on North Sierra Street, just before 2 Monday afternoon. Police say 44-year-old Anthony Craig entered the Post Office, jumped over the counter, held the staff at knife-point, and demanded cash. While he was holding a knife to one employees throat, a second employee was…… MORE
Tahoe Area Firefighters Head For Ventura Fires
More than fifteen engines, making up three strike teams, have been deployed from the Tahoe Basin Operational Area to the Thomas Fire near Ventura County. The Thomas Fire started December 4, and has burned tens of thousands of acres. Engines assigned to the numerous strike teams deployed include; Tahoe Douglas Fire, East Fork Fire, Truckee…… MORE
CNN Says Cong. Kihuen Staffers Job Hunting
The chief of staff for Rep. Ruben Kihuen is searching for job opportunities for his staff following an allegation of sexual harassment against the Democratic congressman from Nevada, which has prompted calls for Kihuen’s resignation. Peter Koltak, Kihuen’s chief of staff, sent an email to multiple offices on Capitol Hill with resumes for seven aides…… MORE
Reno Tree Lighting Wednesday Night
The City of Reno is inviting you to the Tree Lighting ceremony from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday Dec 6, at Reno City Plaza. First Street between Virginia and Center Streets will be closed from approximately 5 to 7 p.m. Reno City Councilmember David Bobzien will also speak about the importance of the Reno People…… MORE
Mt Rose Ski Area Will Stay In The Family
Plans are in place to keep Mt Rose Ski Resort a family-owned business. Fritz Buser has transferred the majority interest in the ski area to his children and grandchildren. Fritz Buser became the company’s majority shareholder in 1971 and has controlled the growth and direction of Mt. Rose ever since, including the merger with Slide…… MORE
Tahoe Man Wakes Up With His Clothes On Fire
The Tahoe-Douglas Fire Protection District is warning people to be careful with heaters and fires after a man awoke to find himself on fire. Investigators say early Monday morning crews responded to Ridge Tahoe in Stateline for a fire and a man who had fallen asleep by a fireplace in his room. He was flown…… MORE
Laxalt, Other AG’s Sue California Over Egg Regs
Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt, along with 12 other state Attorney’s General, is suing the State of California in the U.S. Supreme Court because of its attempt to impose unreasonable agricultural regulations on other states, including Nevada. The multistate coalition is challenging a California law requiring egg producers for all eggs sold in California, even…… MORE
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Warning of Warrant Scam
Douglas County Sheriffs Office is warning the public that calls are being made to residents, and the callers are falsely claiming they are a member of the Sheriff’s Office, specifically using DCSO member’s names and falsely stating the resident has missed a court date and a fine is now due. What they want is to…… MORE
U.S. Cattlemen Asking Interior Department to Give Sage Grouse Plan a Chance
The U.S. Cattlemen’s Association is says the Sage Grouse Plan negotiated two years ago, needs to be given a chance to work. Earlier this year, the Department of Interior announced its intent to reopen the 2015 Greater Sage-Grouse Management Plan for revision. The United States Cattlemen’s Association and a coalition of rural and agriculture groups…… MORE
