We now have the names of two teens who were killed in a July 4th crash. Police say 16-year-old driver Giovvani Oliva of Reno and 17-year-old passenger Justyn Lopez-Florez of Fernley were pronounced dead at the scene after their car veered off the road and struck a tree on Sparks Boulevard near Baring Boulevard.
A man who drowned in the Sparks marina has been identified. He is 56-year-old Eric Johnson of Reno. Johnson’s body was found Sunday, one day after he’d been seen in distress.
Douglas County officials say crews continue to work the Numbers Fire burning in the Pine Nuts and Pine View area of Gardnerville. The fire sparked about 7pm last night and spread quickly. The fire has reached 5,000 acres at this time, and more than 200 firefighters are working to put the fires out. East Fork … Read more
Health officials reported no deaths, 35 new COVID-19 cases and 62 recoveries in Washoe County on Monday. The death toll in Washoe County is 82 and there are currently 1,130 active cases countywide. The county’s total number of positive cases is 3,260 along with 2,048 recoveries.
As Nevada struggles with nation-topping unemployment and enormous revenue loss facing the state’s gambling and hospitality industries, Gov. Steve Sisolak released a report on Monday evening proposing measures to plug the state’s estimated $1.2 billion budget shortfall. The report calls for “deep cuts in services and proposals” and says budget balancing efforts addressed in the … Read more
A fire is burning heavy timber on Mount Rose. It was first reported near Winters Creek, on the east side of Slide Mountain, Sunday. Aircraft are helping control the flames-in hopes of it keeping it at its currently small size.At last check the fire was 30 percent contained.
At least 15 veterans and 14 staff test positive for COVID-19 at the Northern Nevada State Veterans Home in Sparks; News 4 reports 10 veterans have been moved to the Reno VA Hospital for treatment. All ten are said to be in stable condition.
A fire burning north of Cold Springs has been contained. The 35-acre Antelope Fire didn’t threaten any structures. It was burning on BLM land near Village Parkway and New Forest Drive. No word yet on how the fire was sparked.
Front-line health care workers were honored this 4th of July with a flyover for their work during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Truckee Tahoe Honor Flyover brought the show over the skies of Lake Tahoe and Truckee Saturday. It was also aimed at recognizing those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.
A Sparks man is killed in a motorcycle crash in Reno. It happened Friday night on North Virginia Street at North McCarran Boulevard Police say the motorcycle struck an SUV. The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene.