Evacuation orders have been lifted for residents of Red Rock and Rancho Haven. The North Fire, burning near Hallelujah Junction has scorched more than 6,500 acres. It was sparked by a car pulling a camper trailer that had a flat tire. So far no buildings have burned, and firefighters rescued a puppy. The fire is … Read more
Washoe County adds one death due to COVID-19, bringing the total to 114. The latest death involves a man in his 70s with underlying health conditions. The county added just over two dozen new cases and nearly 100 recoveries.
We now have the name of a woman killed, when she was struck in Sparks over the weekend. She is 32-year-old Alyssa Garcia. Police say Garcia was fatally struck Saturday night at Pyramid Highway and Los Altos Parkway.
A man under house arrest is back behind bars after Douglas County deputies say he bought a gun from an undercover officer. David Caylor, who’s a convicted felon, is prohibited from possessing a gun. He’s being held at the Minden Jail without bail.
The Reno-Tahoe Airport has a new president and CEO. Daren Griffin takes over the role, coming from the Port of Portland, where he served as the airport’s director of operations.
Fans won’t get their first look at the new Raiders Stadium. When the team plays its first game at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas–there won’t be any fans there due to COVID-19. The 65,000 seat arena cost $2 billion.
Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak has signed Assembly Bill 4, a bill that ensures protections for Nevadans to vote safely at the November 3, 2020 General Election during the global pandemic. Earlier, President Trump asserted on Twitter that Governor Sisolak and the state legislature are trying to steal the November election He also said in a … Read more
Nevada will shift this week from broad restrictions in response to the coronavirus to an ongoing, county-by-county review where officials hope to target hot spots and specific businesses where the virus is spreading. Gov. Steve Sisolak and the state’s COVID-19 Response Director Caleb Cage said at a news conference Monday night that the state would … Read more
Evacuation orders are in effect for the Rancho Haven community as the North Fire rages near Hallelujah Junction. The 3,000-acre fire is zero percent contained at this time. Investigators say the fire was sparked by a car pulling a camper trailer with a flat tire. The senior center on the 1000 block of Ninth Street … Read more
Fire destroys a home, leaving five people homeless in Reno. Dozens of firefighters were called to Idlewild Drive for the Friday night fire, which firefighters believe started in the garage. Two firefighters suffered minor injuries. Two dogs and a ferret perished in the flames.