Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford joined a multistate coalition that will file a federal lawsuit challenging drastic operational changes to the U.S. Postal Service. The Postal Service cuts, including eliminating staff overtime, and removing critical mail sorting equipment, threaten the timely delivery of mail for everything from medical prescriptions, social security checks, to ballots.
NV Energy is urging its electric customers in both northern and southern Nevada to conserve electricity again today between 2 and 9 p.m. in order to offset energy supply issues caused by record-breaking heat throughout the Western United States. NV Energy says conservation is the best way to reduce strain on the local power grid. … Read more
A heat advisory is in effect until Wednesday at 11 p.m. in western Nevada, including in Reno, Sparks, and Carson City. Temperatures could reach up to 106.
We now have the name of a woman who police say was murdered in Reno last week. She is 24-year-old Elizabeth Gurrola, who the medical examiner says died of blunt force trauma to her head and neck. Police arrested Jesus Padilla across the state line in Susanville hours later. He faces murder and robbery charges.
A temporary homeless shelter is now open in a vacant Truckee Meadows Water Authority lot on 4th Street in Reno. It comes after a judge lifted a temporary restraining order–filed by an area businessowner–who claimed the shelter would hurt his business. The judge says the COVID-19 pandemic allows for city leaders to take emergency steps.
Incline Village is getting two new deputies thanks to a generous grant. Dave and Cheryl Duffield donated to the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office enabling the officers to work for the next three years. The more than $1 million grant funds the deputies’ salaries for three years as well the purchase of new Harleys and winter … Read more
Douglas County deputies were busy this weekend. They received dozens of calls tied to the Lake2o car show. Calls involved complaints of speeding and parking. At least one person was arrested for DUI.
Douglas County deputies were busy this weekend. They received dozens of calls tied to the Lake2o car show. Calls involved complaints of speeding and parking. At least one person was arrested for DUI.
El Dorado County health officials have been notified by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) that a South Lake Tahoe resident has tested positive for plague. They say the individual is currently under the care of a medical professional and is recovering at home. The person, an avid walker, may have been bitten by … Read more
The Loyalton Fire has grown to 39,723 acres with 10% containment as of Monday. The cause was determined to be lightning. As of now, 5 homes and 6 outbuildings have been destroyed. The Lassen County Sheriff’s Office and Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue have issued Mandatory Evacuation Orders for several areas. The American Red Cross … Read more