The fire in the Six Mile Canyon area east of Virginia City is 35 percent contained, according to Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch Center. The active part of the fire has been knocked down and firefighters are making good progress. Fire retardant lines seem to be holding. The fire is still reported to be 150 to…… MORE
No Re-election Run For Nevada Lt. Gov
Nevada’s Lt Governor Mark Hutchison is not planning to run for re-election. Hutchison was elected to the State Senate in 2012, and Lt Governor in 2014. Earlier he pulled himself out of contention in the upcoming Governor’s race, and suggested he needed to pay more attention to both family and his growing law firm.… MORE
The Firewatch Camera Network is Expanding to Aid Fire Suppression Efforts
The firewatch camera network is expanding fom 30 camera to 50. Graham kent of the University of Nevada Seismology lab is scouting new locations for the cameras, and looking toward expanding south into the Stanislaus National Forest. The cameras give an early warning on fire starts, giving firefighters a chance to prepare their response. The…… MORE
Douglas County Recalling Solar Eclipse Glasses From The Minden Library
Douglas County is recalling all of the solar eclipse glasses that were given out at their Minden library location. The library says the glasses they ordered were part of the Amazon recall. Amazon sent the libarary a letter stating that they couldn’t guarantee that the glasses are safe.… MORE
There’s an 800 Pound Eagle Who Needs a Name
The Nevada Department of Transportation is getting ready to install an 800 pound metal eagle sculpture at the south end of the Carson City Freeway, but before they do, NDOT wants you to give the eagle a name. They’re taking submissions for name recommendations through this weekend. Some of the names submitted already include “Freedom”…… MORE
President Donald Trump is Coming to Reno Next Week
The Reno Gazette Journal is reporting President Trump will be in Reno next Wednesday. He’s expected to deliver a speech to the American Legion, a veterans organization that frequently holds it’s annual convention at the Reno Sparks Convention Center.… MORE
Pilot Injured After Plane Accident at Yerington Airport
A pilot is out of the hospital after his plane flipped while landing on the runway at the Yerington Municipal Airport. The plane hit some soft soil on the edge of the runway and overturned. It happened around 9 a.m., Thursday. The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office says rescue crews had to lift the plane off…… MORE
Minerva Fire 100% Contained at 4,310 Acres
The U.S. Forest Service has declared the Minerva Fire 100% contained. Fire crews are still conducting mop-up activities, and going after any remaining hot sports. Some crews have now been released, but fire teams will stay on scene until the fire has been completely extinguished. The Minerva Fire, which sent smoke into Northern Nevada for…… MORE
State Senator Responds to Republican Recall Effort
State Senator Nicole Cannizzaro released a statement on the news that Republicans have started an effort to recall her. She says it is the greatest honor of her life to be elected to serve. The career prosecutor says she’s gone after the worst criminals in our state, making sure we put rapists and violent offenders…… MORE
More Grant Money Awarded to Fight The Opioid Epidemic
The Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health will be receiving more than $1.2 million in federal grant awards, to add to the already $8.24 million received by the agency to assist in Nevada’s battle against the opioid epidemic. Each of these grants will help the state and stakeholder partners address the full spectrum of…… MORE
