Firefighters make quick work of a fire near the Sierra Sage Apartments. They were called to Peppermint Drive in Stead on Memorial Day. One person was hurt. The fire burned a fence and some vegetation, but did not spread to any buildings. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
An off-duty Reno police officer is credited with helping save a teen’s life. The California Highway Patrol says Frank Thompson struck a 17-year-old Carson City girl in Graeagle while backing up, pinning her against a building Sunday. The off-duty Reno officer jumped into action to push the car off the girl. He wrapped her leg … Read more
It’s a hot weather week here. The National Weather Service says we could see 100 degree temperatures at the Reno Airport Wednesday and Thursday. If it happens, The Reno Gazette-Journal reports it would be a record-breaker. Our earliest-ever 1000-degree dray was June 7th, 2013
Nevada’s eviction moratorium, put in place to help struggling renters during the COVID-19 pandemic expired on Memorial Day. Governor Steve Sisolak said in March it would not be extended again. A federal eviction moratorium remains in effect through this month.
A mobile home burns off Mt. Rose Highway. Truckee Meadows firefighters were called to Logan Meadows Lane in south Reno for reports of smoke and fire that had extended to some nearby brush, burning a half-acre. No one was hurt. No word yet on a cause.
A wrong-way driver is killed in a crash on Pyramid Highway. It happened early Monday morning at Sky Ranch Boulevard. Police say another driver suffered minor injuries.
In a state that produces more gold than all but four countries, lawmakers voted to reform how the state taxes the mining industry, passing a measure that will effectively double the amount of taxes imposed on silver and gold mines. It contains requirements that the revenue be directed to schools. Revenue from the net proceeds … Read more