Circus Circus Reno has chosen Anthony Ortega of Reno the first place winner at the 24-Hour Mural Marathon, July 15-16 in Downtown Reno. Ortega takes home a cash prize of $2,000 for his hand-drawn and colorful robot mural. Rafael Blanco of Quincy, Calif. took second place and $1,000 while Marv Riley of Austin, Tex. won…… MORE
Advisory Evacuations, Road Closures Due to The Long Valley Fire
An advisory evacuation has been issued for the Sutcliffe community as the Long Valley Fire continues to grow. Pyramid Highway is closed in both directions, even for residents just north of SR-446 in the Sutcliffe area. The Long Valley fire has burned more than 83,733 acres and is now 35% contained. Three homes have been…… MORE
Small Brush Fire Damages Home in East Fernley
Federal fire crews and the North Lyon County Fire Protection District responded to a brush fire in the Highland Drive area of east Fernley Sunday. The fire burned the exterior of one home. No one was injured. The cause of the 3-acre fire remains under investigation.… MORE
Progress Stopped on Multiple Fires Around The Region
Fire management officials with the U-S Forest Service say the Farad fire that burned along Interstate 80 last week has been fully contained at 747 acres. Mop up crews wrapped up work on Saturday. There is no word yet what caused the fire, which started July 10th. Bureau of Land management investigators say a truck…… MORE
Groundbreaking Ceremony For The New State Veterans Home
Governor Brian Sandoval and the Nevada Department of Veterans Services is inviting veterans, their families and you to attend a Groundbreaking Ceremony for the new Northern Nevada State Veterans Home. It’s happening at 10:00 a.m. today at 2 Kietzke Lane in Sparks, across from the DMV. Completion of the 102,000 square foot, state of the…… MORE
Fire Restrictions Now in Place in Washoe County and California
The Bureau of Land Management will implement fire restrictions for public lands managed by the Eagle Lake and Applegate field offices in Lassen, Modoc, Plumas, Sierra, Shasta and Siskiyou counties in California, and in Washoe County. The restrictions go into effect today and will remain in effect until further notice. The fire restrictions prohibit all…… MORE
This Could be a Big Year For Mormon Crickets
This year could be one for record books when it comes to bugs, especially Mormon crickets. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal Plant Health Inspection Service says they’re seeing a major increase in the population of creepy critters in Idaho, Oregon, Montana, and here in Nevada. In fact, the 3 inch long katydids, who are…… MORE
Teamsters Reject Latest Contract Offer With Bus System
Late Friday night, Teamsters Local 533 rejected the latest contract offer by M-V Transit, the company that runs the RTC bus system. Local 533 President Gary Watson says the major problem is a two-tiered wage system that pays senior drivers $21 per hour plus benefits, but new drivers get minimum wage during training and start…… MORE
Small Fire Knocked Down Near Hug High School
A small brush fire near Hug High School was likely started by fireworks, according to the Reno Fire Department. The 20 x 50 foot fire broke out just after midnight. Crews had the fire out within five minutes. No structures were damaged. Firefighters say neighbors in the area reported hearing loud bangs moments before the…… MORE
Minimum Security Inmate Caught After Walking Away From Camp
The Nevada Department of Corrections says a minimum security inmate who walked away from a fire camp near Elko early Wednesday has been captured. 27-year old Jordan Shane Redger, was tracked to home in the Ryndon area. He attempted to flee through a back window when law enforcement arrived, but was quickly apprehended.… MORE
