A small plane crashes in Truckee, sparking a fire, and killing every on-board. Officials say the Twin Turbo Jet Challenger was trying to land at the Truckee-Tahoe Airport, when it crashed near Ponderosa Golf Course yesterday afternoon. No structures or people on the ground were hurt. It’s unclear how many people were on the plane.
Containment is growing on the Tamarack Fire. At last check crews had gained ground-getting the 67-thousand-acre fire 45 percent contained. Evacuation orders were lifted for Spring Valley and the Holbrook Junction areas Monday afternoon. A Flash Flood Watch was in effect Monday night in Douglas County in areas that sustained severe burn damage from the … Read more
Air quality continues to be unhealthy in the Reno area due to smoke converging on the area from the Dixie, Tamarack, and Fly fires. People with heart or lung disease, the elderly, and kids are urged to avoid physical activity outside. Everyone is urged to avoid strenuous outdoor activity at this time. Thunderstorms forecasted this … Read more
A bear cub is rescued from the Tamarack Fire. Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care says the 21-pound black bear was found by returning homeowners in a yard in Markleeville Sunday night. They managed to sedate the bear, which had burns to all four of its paws. It’s now recovering in the care of wildlife officials.
The Washoe County School Board fills its second vacant seat. Beth Smith was appointed and sworn in to represent District D, in south central Reno, at a special meeting Monday. Smith replaces Kurt Thigpen, who resigned over health issues in July. Smith, is a parent of two elementary school students, whose nomination was approved in … Read more
Nevada press and the ACLU sue over coverage of Zane Floyd’s execution. Rich Hancock reports; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-072721-HANCOCK-Death%20Suit.mp3 More at; thenevadaindependent.com
Rich Hancock has more on ACLU and Nevada press suing for media coverage of an execution; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-072721-HANCOCK-Death%20Suit.mp3 More at; thenevadaindependent.com
The ACLU and Nevada press sue for interfering with media coverage. Rich Hancock has more; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-072721-HANCOCK-Death%20Suit.mp3 More at; thenevadaindependent.com
Traffic is flowing again on U.S. 395 again as firefighters continue to take on the Tamarack Fire. The fire is 27 percent contained; it spans 66,000 acres. Evacuation orders have been lifted for Topaz Ranch Estates and the Topaz Lake areas of Douglas County or Smith Valley in Lyon County. Those living in the Holbrook … Read more
Washoe County Schools superintendent submits COVID-19 recommendations for the next school year. Superintendent Dr. Kristen McNeill is recommending face coverings be required indoors for all staff and students in Grade 4 and above regardless of vaccination status. For students in grades 3 and below, face coverings would be optional. Face coverings would be required for … Read more