Two dead after a plane crash near South Lake Tahoe. The Alpine County Sheriff says the single engine plane went down near Luther Pass between El Dorado and Alpine Counties Wednesday night around 5. Rescue crews rushed to the scene and discovered the wreckage Thursday morning across Willow Creek Road. The FAA and several other…… MORE
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Forward Progress Stopped on The Peterson Fire
Forward progress has been stopped on the Peterson Fire after burning about 22 acres. It is on the east side of U.S. 395 about 2.5 miles south of the northern intersection of Red Rock Road with U.S. 395. The fire’s cause remains under investigation, but it is believed to be human-caused.… MORE
Sierra Front Under a Red Flag Warning
The Sierra Front is under a Red Flag Warning Friday between two and ten p.m. The warning applies to Southern Washoe, Carson, Douglas, Storey, and Lyon Counties. Relative humidity between ten and 15 percent and wind gusts as strong as 35-miles-per-hour will make for critical fire danger. Officials are urging people to avoid activities that…… MORE
The Sullivan Fire is Now Fully Contained
The Sullivan Fire near Hug High School is now fully contained. The fire started just after 9:00 Tuesday night and quickly spread east toward the neighborhoods north of Wedekind Road. Crews were able to keep the flames from damaging any homes. The fire is estimated to have burned about 138 acres. The cause is under…… MORE
First Lady Jill Biden Will Visit Reno Friday
First Lady Jill Biden will make a campaign stop for her husband in Reno tomorrow. Biden will be hosting an event, which will be part of the national launch of Seniors for Biden-Harris. The program aims to get more senior citizens to vote for President Biden in the November election. There has been no announcement…… MORE
One Person Injured in Rollover on McCarran
McCarran Boulevard was closed in both directions between Sutro Street and Evans Avenue last night following a rollover accident. A University of Nevada, Reno Police Department officer found a Jeep on its side with a person trapped inside. It was reported about 7:15 p.m. The Jeep driver has been taken to the hospital for treatment.… MORE
Fire Breaks Out Near Pyramid Lake
Crews gaining control of a wildfire that has broken out near Pyramid Lake. The Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe says the fire is burning on SR-447 and is moving away from the highway. It is 98 percent contained.… MORE
Sullivan Fire Burning Near Hug High School
Multiple fire agencies are responding to a large brush fire that started behind Hug High School in the Wedikind Road area. The size estimated to be between 20 and 50 acres. Fire officials are asking you to avoid the area. Sparks Fire Chief Walt White.… MORE
Republican Sam Brown Will Face Incumbent Democrat Jacky Rosen in November
A decisive projected win for one Republican running in the Nevada Senate Primary last night. Sam Brown at his rally in Downtown Reno.… MORE
Sparks Man Arrested in Midtown Reno Shooting
Police have arrested a suspect they say was involved in a gang-related shooting shooting in midtown Reno Saturday morning. Police have arrested David Martinez II of Sparks on charges of open murder with a deadly weapon.… MORE
