A McQueen High School teacher is struck and killed by a truck. It happened on I-80 near Mogul yesterday morning. Troopers say a tractor-trailer towing doubles swerved to avoid the pedestrian, when its front struck them. The pedestrian was identified as 50-year-old Stephen Rice of Reno-a science teacher at McQueen. He was pronounced dead at … Read more
A man is shot and killed after allegedly trespassing in Wellington. Douglas County Deputies say it happened Tuesday morning on Topaz Ranch Estates. The death is still under investigation.
Two major pharmacies are now offering walk-in COVID-19 vaccinations. Wal-mart and Sam’s Club pharmacy locations in Nevada will offer the vaccine with no appointment necessary as supply allows. You can, however, still make an appointment to get vaccinated too if you choose.
A scam is making the rounds in Douglas County. Police say someone is calling people using a spoofed phone number to claim their adult child has been kidnapped. They use the child’s name, and then likely ask for gift cards from Walmart to pay for ransom. Deputies say it’s happened at least twice so far, … Read more
A disease is threatening both wild and pet rabbits locally. Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease is highly contagious-but poses no threat to humans or other animals. The Nevada Department of Wildlife says it can last in the environment for up to 100 days. It’s been found in domestic rabbits in Douglas County. They say if you find … Read more
The Sparks Fire Department is investigating a fire that destroyed a garage at a home on the 1900 block of C Street. Firefighters say it also threatened nearby power lines. It was reported just after 1:00 Wednesday morning. People living in nearby houses were evacuated, but later allowed to return home. Investigators have not said … Read more
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is ramping up summer speeding enforcement. Sheriff Ken Furlong has more; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-050521-FURLONG-Summer%20Speeding.mp3 Get more information online at; ZeroFatalitiesNV.com
Sheriff Ken Furlong says Carson City is stepping up speed enforcement early as part of a statewide campaign; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-050521-FURLONG-Summer%20Speeding.mp3 Learn more online at; ZeroFatalitiesNV.com
Sheriff Ken Furlong says Carson City is ramping up speed enforcement early this Summer as part of a statewide campaign; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-050521-FURLONG-Summer%20Speeding.mp3 Get more online at; ZeroFatalitiesNV.com
Carson City is ramping up speed enforcement early this Summer as part of a statewide campaign. Sheriff Ken Furlong has more; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-050521-FURLONG-Summer%20Speeding.mp3 Learn more at; ZeroFatalitiesNV.com