Evacuations are in effect again for the Preacher Fire burning near Gardnerville in Douglas County. The Preacher Fire has already burned about 3,130 acres large after starting early yesterday morning near the Preachers Mine. Douglas County says the Preacher Fire changed direction and is moving northerly towards Pinenut Road. Officials say there are evacuations for…… MORE
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Long Valley Fire Still a Threat to The Sutcliffe Community
The Long Valley Fire has burned more than 83,733 acres. It is about 40% contained. Nevada Department of Transportation says Pyramid Highway is closed in both directions just north of SR 446 because the fire is headed toward the Sutcliffe area. An evacuation advisory has been issued for that community. People in or around the…… MORE
Nevada Builders Team Up With U.S. Army
Nevada Builders Alliance—the largest statewide professional membership based organization in the construction industry—is announcing the first statewide partnership with the U.S. Army Partnership for Youth Success the “PaYS” program. The PaYS program is part of a long-term U.S. Army effort to help young men and women gain education and training in an employment field while…… MORE
2 Fires Contained, Long Valley Fire Continues
(KOH) – Saturday was a good day for fighting fires as two of the fires burning in northern Nevada have been fully contained. The Brenda Fire that was burning east of Eastlake Blvd in Washoe Valley is out at 632 acres and no structures were damaged. Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch Center reports the Cold Springs Fire…… MORE
Hot August Nights 2017!
The world’s biggest classic car event is the one and only Hot August Nights! The 31st annual celebration of classic cars and rock-n-roll kicks off on Friday August 4th in Virginia City, with the main event in Reno and Sparks staring Tuesday August 8th through Sunday the 13th. Highlights this year include the daily Show-n-Shines,…… MORE
Carl Howell Memorial Music Festival!
News Talk 780 KOH invites you to a Memorial Music Festival to benefit the children of fallen Carson City Sheriff’s Deputy Carl Howell on Saturday August 19th at Battle Born Harley-Davidson. The event is sponsored by The Last Response Memorial Fund, a nonprofit organization designed to give back to the families of First Responders who…… MORE
Nevada’s Best Taco Fest 2017!
Nevada’s Best Taco Fest is coming back to the Sands Regency in downtown Reno Saturday and Sunday September 16-17. For details on becoming a vendor call 789-6700 Enjoy two days of delicious tacos, live music and fun for the whole family. If you’re a restaurant owner, taco truck or catering company and you think you’ve…… MORE
The Latest on Wildfires Burning Around The Region
A brush fire north of Reno called the Long Valley Fire has burned about 33,500 acres according to Sierra Front, and the fire has moved east into Nevada, into the Fish Springs area. Evacuations are in place for about 12 homes on Fish Springs Road and Winnemucca Ranch Road. Five outbuildings have burned and three…… MORE
Multiple Wildfires Burning Around Nevada And California
The Long Valley Fire near Doyle California has burned more than 30,500 acres since starting Tuesday. Evacuations were requested yesterday along Fish Springs Road and Winnemucca Ranch Road in Nevada due to the fire. Multiple home are threatened, as well as electric transmission lines. According to Sierra Front, three homes have been damaged and five…… MORE
Farad Fire Closes Interstate 80 in Verdi
The Farad Fire has stopped traffic on Interstate 80 at exit 5 in Verdi, as it blows up to an estimated 600 acres. Eastbound Traffic is being held at Hirschdale. The fire broke out about 1pm Monday July 10th, the cause isn’t known. The public is being asked to stay out of the area, and…… MORE
