Most of the more than 2,000 eligible Nevada participants in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program have renewed their status. According to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Nearly 1,700 people filed their paperwork by the Oct. 5th deadline, and only about 100 people made use of the free legal services that were offered across…… MORE
NHP Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Crash
One person died Sunday afternoon in a motorcycle accident in Fernley. According to the Nevada Highway Patrol, the accident happened on Fremont Street and involved a sports utility vehicle. The road was closed during the investigation but has since reopened.… MORE
Prescribed Burn North of Truckee
The Truckee Ranger District of the U.S. Forest Service will conduct a prescribed burn north of Truckee today. The burn west of California 89 is expected to be 40 to 90 acres. The district said the burn will happen only if weather, fuel conditions and smoke dispersal are favorable. The burn has apparently been planned…… MORE
Smith Valley, Whittell Football Teams Show Sportsmanship
(KOH) – Local high school football teams go head to head every Friday night, and players and fans sometimes forget about sportsmanship. But some things are more important than the game. Whittell was blowing out Smith Valley 62-12 with a few minutes left in the game, when according to the Tahoe News Tribune, both coaches…… MORE
Wolf Pack Assistant Coach Arrested for DUI
(KOH) – Just before midnight Friday, Sparks Police arrested Nevada Wolf Pack assistant football coach Jeff Nady under suspicion of DUI after he allegedly took out a freeway exit sign. An officer in an unmarked vehicle saw Nady driving recklessly on I-80 eastbound. Nady exited at Pyramid and knocked down the exit sign, then proceeded…… MORE
Lots Of Nevada Day Fun in Carson City Saturday
Let’s get this out of the way first, Nevada Day is next Tuesday, but many of the celebrations take place this Saturday. The 79th Nevada Day Parade is Saturday in Carson City. It is the largest and longest-running admission’s day celebration in the nation. Parade activities will start at 8 a.m. with a hot air…… MORE
Man Accused of Threatening a Judge Dies in Prison
The man who was sent to prison in June for carrying a gun without a conceal carry permit, and was waiting to stand trail for terrorizing Carson City Judge John Tatro, has died. 74 year old John Aston was accused of firing a gun into Tatro’s home and leaving a explosive device ioutside the residence.…… MORE
Drive-By Shooting Under Investigation by Reno Police
Reno Police are looking into a reported drive by shooting on Wedekind Road, but they haven’t found a victim. They are looking for a man with a white t-shirt and a black trenchcoat, who may be carrying a gun. If you have information that can help with this case, call secret witness at 322-49-00, and…… MORE
Fire Crews Knock Down Fire in Sparks
Thursday fire crews from both Reno and Sparks Fire departments knocked down a blaze at Mountain Meadows Townhomes in Sparks near the intersection of Wedekind and El Rancho. At least four engines responded to the fire and crews were able to limit the damage to one unit. The fire began in the bushes. One person…… MORE
South Tahoe Considering a Polystyrene Ban
South Lake Tahoe is considering a styrofoam ban, similar to what’s been done Portland, Seattle, and New York City. The proposal has been put before the city council. Styrofoam, also know as Polystyrene, is often found during the League to Save Lake Tahoe’s clean ups, and out of 17 trash pick up events held by…… MORE
