Lightning sparked a series of brush fires Tuesday night. The largest of the fires-the Railroad Fire is burning across from Phillips Ranch. It’s scorched 300 acres and is 80 percent contained. A fire on Peavine Mountain has burned 22 acres and is about 80 percent contained at last check. The Hill Fire near Hallelujah Junction … Read more
One person is arrested after police say they jumped into the Truckee River to try to evade capture. Police say the suspect was wanted for assault and robbery in Reno early this morning.
A driver turns himself in after striking and killing a pedestrian in Reno. Police say 74-year-old Hen Chu of Reno faces a charge of hit-and-run causing death. The crash occurred at 4th Street and McCarran Boulevard early Tuesday morning.
Washoe County adds 54 new cases of COVID-19 and 30 recoveries. 686 cases remain active. The death stands unchanged from the day prior at 74.
The second half of a historic home near downtown Reno is moved to its new location on Plumas Street. The Krug House -formally known as the Mack House – dates back to 1910. It was one of several homes moved to make way for construction in UNR’s Gateway District.
Sparks police say scammers are impersonating their officers. They say the fake officer claims the person has an unpaid ticket and demands payment. Sparks police remind you-they never seek payment for citations over the phone.
Governor Steve Sisolak will hold a press conference today at 5pm to give an update on Nevada’s ongoing response to COVID-19. Nevada on Tuesday reported the biggest one-day increase of new coronavirus cases in the state, the fourth time in the past eight days where the state hit a new daily high. The governor announced … Read more
Nevada on Tuesday reported the biggest one-day increase of new coronavirus cases in the state, the fourth time in the past eight days where the state hit a new daily high. The 462 new cases of COVID-19 and The rate of hospitalizations has ticked up, as has the seven-day average of how many COVID-19 tests … Read more
A special legislative session aimed at addressing the impacts of COVID-19 has been delayed. Governor Steve Sisolak approved the request from legislative leadership Monday amid public safety concerns.
Washoe County’s death toll from COVID-19 rises by one to 74. The latest death involves a woman in her 70s with underlying health conditions. The county picked up nearly two dozen new cases and 19 recoveries. 662 cases remain active.