It was a busy Tuesday for Firefighters. They have gotten 40% containment on the Payne Fire. It has burned an estimated 100 acres off Highway 88 in Alpine County. It is not threatening structures. A fire near Topaz Lodge burned at least one structure and threatened several more, sparking voluntary evacuations. The Topaz Fire is…… MORE
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Reno Rodeo 2017!
The Wildest and Richest Rodeo in the West returns to the Biggest Little City for the 98th Year! Thursday, June 15th – Saturday, June 24th Not only can rodeo fans buy tickets online, but they can now pick up Reno Rodeo apparel and memorabilia thanks to the new Reno Rodeo Store. The new online marketplace…… MORE
Lido Inn Fire
(KOH) – The Reno Fire Department has reported that a fire broke out about 5am this morning at the Lido Inn at 4th & Arlington in downtown Reno. Multiple units responded, and 25 residents were evacuated with two taken to the hospital. Please avoid the area as emergency workers mop up. the cause of the…… MORE
Major Flooding Predicted on Walker River below Mason Valley
(KOH) – The National Weather Service is warning of MAJOR flooding along the Walker River, similar to the 1983 & 1986 snowmelts. Major flooding is predicted from the Mason Valley downstream through Yerington to the Weber Reservoir. The river is expected to reach flood stage of 9.8 ft by early afternoon on Monday, and keep rising…… MORE
Craigslist Scam Victimizes Renter
Someone posing as a property owner scammed a victim out of money to rent the home. Police say the victim found the Sparks home listed for rent on Craigslist, and talked with the person posing as the owner for nearly a month via email. The victim then wired the money to rent the property, but…… MORE
Reno Police Searching For Man Linked To Traner Pool Vandalism
(KOH) – The Reno Police Department has someone in mind regarding the Traner Pool vandalism and theft. The department is looking for Gonzolo Escobar, who may be involved in the destruction that caused roughly $350 thousand in damage. Secret Witness has been collecting tips since photographs of potential suspects and a vehicle were released earlier in…… MORE
Apple to Invest More Money in Reno
Apple wants to own the land in downtown Reno they’ll be building on, and went to the Reno City Council to announce a change in plans. Apple’s Government Affairs Director Matt Foulkes says they’ll double their investments in the Reno Technology Park by another billion dollars, and plan to build in the downtown area. Apple…… MORE
Reno Teen Sentenced to 110 Years in Prison
A Reno juvenile has been sentenced to a total of 110 years in prison for shooting and killing a 16 year old Reno boy in December of 2015. The Washoe County District Attorney’s Office got a 1st Degree murder conviction after getting the defendant certified for an adult prosecution. Christian Joel Scott was 15 years…… MORE
South Tahoe Police Seek Alleged Embezzler
The South Lake Tahoe Police Department is asking for the public’s help finding the president of the South Lake Tahoe Pop Warner football program who may have embezzled money from the program. Police say 25 year old Christopher Klug has been aboinding invesigators since the probe began, and a warrant has been issued for his…… MORE
Panasonic Hiring Saturday in Reno For Gigafactory
Panasonic Energy of North America is holding the company’s largest Gigafactory hiring event to date at Grand Sierra Resort and Casino. PENA is currently looking to fill several positions, including maintenance technicians, production operators and shift leads. The event will include three information sessions where PENA representatives will conduct on-the-spot interviews and offer jobs to…… MORE
