News Staff A cold snap is giving us a reason to dig out the winter coats. A freeze warning is in effect for northern Nevada tonight into Wednesday morning. Residents should expect temps in the upper teens to upper twenties overnight. Any outdoor water pipes are at risk of freezing or bursting. A Lake Wind Advisory is … Read more
Human remains are found in a burnt vehicle in Lyon County. Sheriff’s deputies say they discovered the charred vehicle on Gallagher Pass in Smith Valley Sunday morning. They say foul place is not suspected, but their investigation is ongoing.
The city of Reno wants to hear what you think about a possible new stormwater utility fee. The fee, which would be collected from property owners, would enable the city to replace parts of its aging sewer infrastructure. Without the upgrades, flooding could result. The city is hosting a Zoom meeting tomorrow at noon where … Read more
Nevada is one of the last states to add rapid antigen tests to its COVID-19 testing program. Experts say the new tests could give the state a better picture on how the virus is spreading. State health officials say they didn’t add the testing option sooner because they were focused on vaccines and contact tracing.
The Caldor Fire is approaching full containment. The more than 221,000-acre fire is 98% contained after six hours of rain Friday. A few hot spots remain with more than 1,000 firefighters still at the scene.
If you’re flying on Southwest out of the Reno-Tahoe Airport, check your flight. Three flights were canceled in and out of Reno Monday–that’s a far cry from the dozen that were canceled over the weekend. The airline continues to cite “air traffic control” issues for the cancellations nationwide, but no other airlines are impacted.
With more on the new domestic violence Resource Center, Rich Hancock reports; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-101121-HANCOCK-Resource%20Center.mp3
Rich Hancock has more on the new domestic violence Resource Center; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-101121-HANCOCK-Resource%20Center.mp3 More at; carsonnow.org
Victims of domestic violence get a helping hand. Rich Hancock has more; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-101121-HANCOCK-Resource%20Center.mp3 [recorded copy] The second of Carson City’s three phase plan by Advocates to End Domestic Violence opened with a ribbon cutting at their new Intervention and Resource Center located at 3640 Gordon Street. Advocates have been providing services to survivors of domestic … Read more
Nevada state Senator Ben Kieckhefer, who represents parts of Washoe County and Carson City is resigning. The District 16 Republican issued a tweet this morning saying it’s been an honor and a privilege to serve and he thanked those who supported him over the past decade. He did not give a reason for stepping down.