Sierra Front Dispatch says the Slinkard Fire has burned from California into Nevada, crossed Highway 89 and is now at 65-hundred acres, or more than 10-point-two square miles. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office says there are voluntary evacuations in the area behind Topaz Lodge. Topaz has been evacuated north of Hwy 89 to the Nevada…… MORE
FEMA Establishing Recovery Center in Carson City
FEMA is establishing a Recovery Service Center in Carson City, to offer additional support to the survivors of Hurricane Harvey and other ongoing disaster operations. FEMA will send other U.S. Department of Homeland Security and additional FEMA employees and recruit local Nevadans to staff the new recovery service center. Governor Brian Sandoval says Nevada is…… MORE
Crews Knock Down Fire Along Winnemucca Ranch Road
Truckee Meadows Fire crews have knocked out a fire along Winnemucca Ranch Road, just west of Pyramid Highway between Sparks and Pyramid Lake. It started shortly before noon Thursday, at a behind-a-home dog kennel with three dogs inside; all dogs were rescued and are okay. The kennel is a total loss; no other structures were…… MORE
Police Investigating Fatal Shooting in Downtown Reno
Reno Police are investigating a shooting in which one person died early this morning. Police were called about 2AM to an alley at 1st Street between Arlington and West Streets, near Our Bar. One person had been shot and killed. Police say the man had been in an altercation with somebody before the shooting, and…… MORE
Douglas County Warning People to Lock Their Vehicles
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is notifying people in the Stateline area, especially in the lower Kingsbury area, of a spate of vehicle burglaries in the last week. There have been 13 attempted burglaries and burglaries with losses since Aug. 24. They happen at night to vehicles in driveways and on the streets. All vehicles…… MORE
Governor Sandoval Not a Supporter of The Latest Repeal and Replace Proposal
Governor Brian Sandoval is not supporting the latest “Repeal and Replace” proposal. Sandoval joined a bipartisan group of governors urging Congress to retain the federal health care law’s individual mandate, while seeking to stabilize individual insurance markets as legislators continue work on a long-term replacement law. The group also recommends that President Donald Trump commit…… MORE
Reno Warns: Don’t Fall For Smoke Detector Scam
The City of Reno is reminding the public about smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detector requirements, after hearing what happened to a local senior. A contractor apparently knocked on the door of a local senior, telling her that the building code has changed and that she needed to pay hundreds of dollars for a hardwired…… MORE
Renown Health Wins “Freedom Award” For Supporting Employee Soldiers
Renown Health received the U.S. Defense Department’s highest award for its support of the Nevada National Guard and Reserve at a ceremony in the Pentagon in Washington, D.C.. Deputy Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan presented Dawn Ahner, Renown Health executive vice president and chief administrative officer, with the Freedom Award, a 42-pound bronze eagle trophy…… MORE
Several Blazes Keeping Firefighters Busy in Northern Nevada
As of Wednesday Night, the Slinkard Fire, in the Slinkard Valley, west of Topaz in Mono County, California, continues to grow, it’s over 3,000 acres with zero containment .Topaz has been evacuated north of Highway 89 to the Nevada state line. An evacuation center has been set up at the Douglas County Community and Senior…… MORE
Thursday is Overdose Awareness Day
People around the world will participate in International Overdose Awareness Day, to raise awareness of drug overdoses, their impact on communities, and that overdoses are preventable. In Washoe County, agencies from the Truckee Meadows will come together for the first local International Overdose Awareness Day event. Participants will gather at the “Believe” sign at Ten…… MORE
