Smoke affecting the air quality in the Truckee Meadows is coming from a large fire in Monterey County, called the Soberanes Fire. Almost 15,000 acres have burned and 20 homes have been destroyed in the fire that started July 22 north of Big Sur. The fire is just 5% contained as of Monday the 25th,…… MORE
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The Latest on Two Northern Nevada Fires
The Shooting Range Fire in Storey County has now burned an estimated 1,275 acres and is 70 percent contained. High winds yesterday caused the fire to jump the containment lines, but work by crews, helicopters and bulldozers quickly built a new line to hold the fire. Fire officials now believe the fire was human-caused. There…… MORE
Two Wildfires Burning in Northern Nevada
Sierra Front says the Shooting Range Fire in Storey County near the Tahoe Reno Industrial Park has grown to about 1275 acres and is about 70% contained as of this afternoon. The fire is burning light fuels in a remote area. No structures are threatened. Smoke from the Shooting Range Fire was first reported around 5:25 Wednesday afternoon…… MORE
Dump Days This Weekend
Waste Management of Nevada will host “Residential Dump Days” Saturday, July 23 and Sunday, July 24 at the Waste Management transfer stations in Reno. Identified materials commonly associated with illegal dumping will be accepted at no charge, including appliances and bulky waste like sofas. Material that falls outside of parameters will be accepted at less…… MORE
Possible Travel Delays through SLT Cave Rock
The Nevada Department of Transportation is reminding motorists to anticipate minor travel delays during the American Century Championship golf tournament at the Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course in SLT on July 19-24, due to road construction on U.S. 50 in Lake Tahoe’s Cave Rock area. NDOT is building a 60′ x 27′ extension of the westbound, lakeside Cave Rock tunnel to…… MORE
Carson City Road Closures Begin
Overnight lane closures on South Carson Street south of Fairview Drive have begun, as the Nevada Department of Transportation begins a project to resurface and improve the road. The closures will take place Sundays through Fridays from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. One lane in each direction will always remain open, and business access will remain…… MORE
Biela In Court, Wants New Trial
James Biela is back in court. The man convicted of the kidnapping, rape and murder of 19 year old Briana Dennison claims he did not receive competent counsel during his first trial, and wants a new one. The appeal hearing is expected to last for several days.… MORE
Become a VIP Member and Win Sting and Peter Gabriel Tickets!
Two of music’s most iconic artists – Sting and Peter Gabriel – will unite this summer for a once in a lifetime concert tour. Rock Paper Scissors will visit Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harveys on Friday, July 15th. And we have a pair of tickets left to give away! All you have to do…… MORE
Fire Burns On Hill East Of Sparks
As of last night the “Sparks” fire was burning on the hill near where the big “S” can be seen. The fire is not threatening structures, but it has proven difficult to fight because of strong, gusty winds. Listen to Reno’s Morning News, 5am to 9am for updates.… MORE
Can We Take a Joke?
News Talk 780 KOH is covering one of the biggest stories of the decade – the war on Free Speech. Listen to KOH in July as we put the spotlight on Free Expression and the struggle to speak your mind without offending someone. We’ll top it off on July 27th with an exclusive movie screening of…… MORE
