Local McDonald’s restaurants across Northern Nevada have been donating food and water to help the first responders who have been fighting the series of wildfires. Local Franchise Owner Rich Pelton says McDonald’s recognizes the hard work, dedication and long hours many first responders are putting in to control the wildfires across the state. The number…… MORE
Juvenile Arrested After Admitting to Starting Two Wildfires
A 13-year-old Fernley boy was taken into custody after he allegedly started two fires within an hour in the Nixon area. Pyramid Lake Fire Rescue arrived at the half-acre fire at South Hollywood Road and Moccasin Lane at about 4:09 p.m. and witnesses at the scene pointed out the person who started the fire. The…… MORE
One Person Killed in Crash Involving Wrong Way Driver
Nevada Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash on Eastbound 80 involving a sedan and a tanker truck. It happened just after 1 am this morning. Officials say the driver of the sedan was driving the wrong way on the interstate near the Pyramid Way exit and crashed into the tanker truck. He died at…… MORE
Rollover Crash at McCarran And Baring Boulevard Under Investigation
The Nevada Highway Patrol is investigating a rollover crash that happened near McCarran and Baring Boulevard just before 11 o’clock last night. Troopers say the driver of the vehicle was driving too fast for the curve. No injuries were reported. A portion of the southbound lane was temporarily closed while crews cleaned up the area.… MORE
Marshall Carasco Named to “The Thousand”
Contact Name, Title: Marshall Carrasco, Owner Company Name: Marshall Realty Telephone & E-mail: 775-787-7400 / [email protected] Marshall Carrasco of Marshall Realty was Named One of America’s Top 1,000 Real Estate Professionals BY Real Trends, As advertised IN THE WALL STREET JOURNAL Marshall Carrasco, of Reno, Had an Impressive 404 On His Way To Becoming One of Reno’s Top Professionals (Reno,…… MORE
Las Vegas Sun: A Million Dollars in Taxes on Pot Sales
In just the first four days of legal recreational marijuana sales, a million dollars in taxes have been generated on more than three million dollars in sales. That’s according to the Nevada Dispensary Association Director Riana Durrett, reported in the Las Vegas Sun. The start of sales was marked by long lines at dispensaries in…… MORE
Fire Season is Here
The Winnemucca Ranch Fire has grown to 2000 acres, it is near Winnemucca Ranch road off Pyramid Highway north of Spanish Springs and first reported around 7pm last night. Sierra Front is reporting several structures are threatened. Truckee Meadows Fire, BLM and Nevada Division of Forestry are working the blaze. Washoe County is asking residents…… MORE
Department of Transportation Celebrating The Opening of Another Section of The Carson City Freeway
The Nevada Department of Transportation wants to celebrate the opening of the newest section of the Carson City Freeway by letting you walk, bike, or run on the new stretch of road July 22nd between 9am and noon. It’s a chance to see the work up close before it opens to traffic. Take 580 or…… MORE
Is Your Pet Missing?
Did your dog run off during the fireworks last night? It’s the busiest time of year for animal shelters, and they probably have your pup. July 5th is a big day for intakes at Washoe County Animal Services because so many dogs take off during the loud explosions that accompany fireworks. They have a convenient…… MORE
Northern Nevada HOPES Hosting a Healthcare Town Hall
Northern Nevada HOPES is hosting a townhall tonight to have an open discussion about the Affordable Care Act. John Packham, Ph.D., who’s the Director of Health Policy Research at UNR School of Medicine, will be the featured speaker at the town hall that runs from 6-8pm. Members of Nevada’s congressional delegation, including Senator Dean Heller,…… MORE
