Wildfires may begin impacting Lake Tahoe’s clarity. Scientists say they won’t know for quite some time with certainty whether the lake’s clarity is affected, but they’re studying how smoke particles enter the lake and whether it affects algae production. They believe that smoke, even from hundreds of miles away, could threaten the lake’s clarity.
The Nevada Department of Public Safety arrests two people in connection with a crash that killed the wife of Tesla’s co-founder. Boryana Straubel was cycling on U.S. 395A in Washoe Valley when she was fatally struck by a vehicle that crossed the double-yellow line in June. Police arrested Irma Arellano-Arroyo and Guadalupe Garcia-Davalos. Garcia-Davalos had … Read more
Two more people are arrested in connection with a convenience store robbery in Sun Valley. LeCarson Pringle, who deputies say was the getaway driver, and accomplice Aleea Mories. Police say they and Clyde Phillips hit the Quick Stop at West First Street and Sun Valley Boulevard earlier this month. Phillips was arrested the night of … Read more
Assemblywoman Lisa Krasner plans to run for state Senate in the Reno-area. The Reno Gazette-Journal reports the three-term Republican wants the seat soon to be vacated by term-limited state Senator Ben Kieckhefer in District 16. That district includes parts of Washoe County and Carson City.
With more on fee-free State Parks for Nevada Public Lands Day, Rich Hancock reports; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-091721-HANCOCK-Free%20Parks%20Day.mp3
Rich Hancock has more on fee-free State Parks on Nevada Public Lands Day; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-091721-HANCOCK-Free%20Parks%20Day.mp3 More at; carsonnow.org
Nevada’s State Parks will go ‘fee-free’ on Public Lands Day. Rich Hancock has more; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-091721-HANCOCK-Free%20Parks%20Day.mp3 Read more at carsonnow.org [recorded copy] Residents and visitors can celebrate Nevada Public Lands Day on Saturday, September 25th “fee-free.” State Park fees, include entrance, camping and boating fees, where applicable, and several State Parks are hosting special events in … Read more
University of Nevada Reno president Brian Sandoval has tested positive for COVID-19. In a letter to students and staff, Sandoval says he has mild symptoms and hopes to make a quick recovery. Sanodval was vaccinated in the spring and says that’s why his symptoms are mild. He urged all students and faculty to get vaccinated … Read more
A local business is stepping up to help victims of the Caldor Fire. Lake Tahoe AleWorx is holding the Caldor Community Festival this Sunday from noon to 9 p.m. One-hundred-percent of money spent on food and drinks will go to the Barton Foundation Emergency Response Fund. The Caldor Fire, at last check, was at least … Read more
Containment on the Caldor Fire is growing. The 219,000-acre fire is now at least 71% contained. But firefighters are keeping a close eye for ripe conditions for fire this weekend with high winds, hot temps, and low humidity on-tap.