The Tahoe Douglas Fire Department officially launched and dedicated its new fire boat. Marine 24 is a “floating fire hydrant” and rescue boat. The boat cost $450,000 and was purchased with support fromn homeowners in the area. TDFD Fire Marshall Eric Guevin says the boat will give fire fighters access to areas they could not…… MORE
One Lane of Southbound USA Parkway Closed This Week
One lane of southbound USA Parkway will be closed this week as the Nevada Department of Transportation installs a new roadway landscaping. Southbound USA Parkway will be reduced to a single lane through Friday, from about 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. The lane closure will take place from Interstate 80 to approximately one quarter…… MORE
ACLU Nevada Sends a Petition to Governor Brian Sandoval
The American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada sent a petition to Gov. Brian Sandoval, urging him to call off the execution of Scott Dozier. More than 615 Nevadans signed on to condemn the proposed use of an experimental drug combination. The ACLU of Nevada also called on Sandoval in a letter to keep the state’s…… MORE
The Mammovan Returns to Reno
Nevada Health Centers’ Mammovan is making stops in Reno area during November. These screenings are primarily for women age 40 and older; but screenings will be provided to those younger than 40 that have a physician referral. The Mammovan will be at the Community Health Alliance at 2244 Oddie, today from 8am to 340 pm.…… MORE
Crews Contain Small Brush Fire in Washoe Valley
Early Monday morning Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District responded to a brush fire at a Washoe Valley residence. Thanks to a quick response by TMFPD, the brush fire stayed contained to the residence, and did not spread more than 50 feet despite 30 mph winds. The cause of fire has been determined to have started…… MORE
Raiders Break Ground on a New Stadium in Las Vegas
The Oakland Raiders have broken ground on a new stadium in Las Vegas. The ceremony included the glitz & glamour that Las Vegas is known for, but also took time to acknowledge the tragedy from which it is still recovering. Wayne Newton, and Hall of Famer Howie Long attended the event, along with police, firefighters,…… MORE
Pair of Crashes Close Roadways in Reno & Sparks
The intersection at Moana Lane and Smith Drive was closed last night after a crash between an SUV and a Motorcycle. Just before 10 o’clock, the SUV traveling south on Smith ran a stop sign and hit the bike. The motorcyclist was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The SUV driver is cooperating…… MORE
Schwartz Rips Laxalt on Ethics
Looks like we have have a real brawl over the republican nomination for Governor. Republican State Treasurer Dan Schwartz has launched an attack website hitting Adam Laxalt for being “for sale” because he’s quote- “taken hundreds of thousands of dollars from lobbyists, political insiders, and special interests.” The site specifically highlights the ethics controversy where…… MORE
BLM Conducting a Wild Horse Gather in Gerlach This Week
The Bureau of land Management is conducting an emergency horse gather in the Gerlach area this week.… MORE
It’s Time to Register For The Sparks Turkey Trot
Now in it’s 19th year, Sparks Annual Turkey Trot is becoming a Thanksgiving tradition. It’s now time for early registration.… MORE
