The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office says no suspect was found when swat team members entered a home during an hours-long standoff this morning. Bob Harmon with the WCSO says detectives had reason to believe an outstanding felony suspect was in the neighborhood of Bulluno and Cervino Drives in south Reno. Due to the suspect’s background,…… MORE
Nevada Republican Party National Committeewoman Apologizes for Tweet
The Republican Party of Nevada’s national committeewoman apologized for appearing to support a call for John McCain’s death. Diana Orrock, a former candidate for state assembly, praisingly retweeted an article about McCain’s military views, titled, “Please Just ‘Bleeping’ Die Already.” As a caption to the tweet, Orrock added: “Amen.” Hours later, she removed the tweet—and…… MORE
Nevada’s Brian Sandoval is One of America’s Most Popular Governors
With a 62% approval rating, and a 21% disapproval, Governor Brian Sandoval is one of America’s most popular Governors. Sandoval came in seventh on the “Morning Consult” website. America’s most popular Governor is republican Charlie Baker of Massachusetts. The least popular Governors in America, Chris Christie of New Jersey and Sam Brownback of Kansas, each…… MORE
Yerington Municipal Airport Getting Some Needed Upgrades
The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded 2.7 million dollars to Yerington Municipal Airport for runway and taxiway rehabilitation. Congressman Ruben Kihuen applauded the grant, he says updating the Yerington Municipal Airport runway and taxiway will ensure safe airfield operations. He adds “Keeping our rural airports in good condition is critical to keeping our communities…… MORE
Take a Walk on The Last Leg of The Carson City Freeway
The Nevada Department of Transportation is inviting community members to take part in a free fun walk, run and ride celebrating the upcoming opening of the last leg of the Interstate 580 Carson City Freeway. The new section of freeway is scheduled to open in August. Before it opens to vehicle traffic, community members are…… MORE
Wondering Which Fire is Creating That Hazy Atmosphere Around The Truckee Meadows?
The smoke covering northern Nevada isn’t coming from a local fire, but from the Detwiler Fire in Mariposa County, California. The fire started about 4PM July 16th. As of this morning, 15,500 acres have burned, and the fire is 5% contained. Cal Fire says 300 structures are threatened, with one destroyed. Some evacuations are underway…… MORE
Twelve Homes Destroyed in The Oil Well Fire in Elko County
Elko County Sheriff Jim Pitts says he estimates at least 12 homes have been destroyed in the Oil Well Fire. The fire, which broke out July 17th, on the northeast side of the county near Kittredge Canyon, has burned about 7,466 acres, according to Elko Interagency Dispatch. Sheriff Pitts says the homes destroyed have been…… MORE
Frontier Airlines is Returning to The Reno Tahoe International Airport
Frontier Airlines is coming back at Reno Tahoe International, they’re beginning service between Reno and Denver this fall. Frontier, last served Reno-Tahoe in September 2007, a full 10 years ago. The new service in Reno will operate beginning Nov. 21st and will run three times a week between Reno and Denver on Tuesday, Thursday and…… MORE
Senator Heller Calls it a Positive Step in The Yucca Mountain Fight
In what Senator Dean Heller called a positive step in the long fight to ensure Yucca Mountain remains dead, the Senate Energy and Water Subcommittee advanced the Energy and Water Appropriations bill, without the $120 million requested by the Department of Energy to revive the nuclear waste dump, unlike the House of Representatives’ version of…… MORE
The Reno Arch is Glowing Red Cross Red
The iconic Reno arch is now glowing Red Cross red, as part of the Northern Nevada chapter’s centennial celebration. The chapter’s board of directors and volunteers flipped the switch, kicking off a series of events celebrating 100 years of service to northern Nevada. Caesars Foundation presented a check for $25,000 to sponsor centennial events scheduled…… MORE
