EnvironmentRed Flag Warning Due To Fire Danger In NevadaJuly 17, 2017Windy, dry conditions that have raised the threat of wildfires in Nevada has prompted the National Weather Service to issue a red flag warning for most of the northern half of the state into Tuesday.
Thieves Take Thousands Worth Of Equipment From Nonprofit Reno Bike ShopMay 18, 2017 | Ky PlaskonA Reno nonprofit well-known for repairing bikes for kids, veterans, homeless people and Burning Man participants was burglarized last weekend.
State GovernmentState Worker Injured In Air Shaft FallMay 12, 2017A buildings inspector was airlifted to Renown Hospital in Reno after falling down a ventilation shaft in the Blasdel Building behind the state capitol.
Crews To Erect Wall To Block High Water In Reno NeighborhoodMarch 16, 2017Nevada state and local officials say 5 miles of temporary barriers will be built to contain flooding in a Reno-area neighborhood beset by high water following caused by storms and rapid snowmelt in recent weeks.
EnvironmentSearch-And-Rescue Team Deploys To Reno To Help Assess Flood DamageMarch 10, 2017An urban search-and-rescue team has been deployed from Las Vegas to northern Nevada to help assess damage from recent flooding caused by warm weather and rapid snowmelt.
Officer Wounded, Suspect Dead, Teen Sought In Reno ShootoutMarch 3, 2017A suspect is dead, a police officer is wounded and a third person is sought after an overnight shootout during a traffic stop near the Reno-Sparks Convention Center.
Flood Problems Plague Area East of Carson CityFebruary 22, 2017 | Ky PlaskonThe Tesla Gigafactory east of Reno is spawning a housing boom in the small community of Dayton, Nevada. Developers plan to build thousands of homes along the Carson River. But the area is constantly flooding. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Avalanche Buries Mountain Highway Between Reno, Lake TahoeFebruary 22, 2017(AP) - Another winter storm dumped record-breaking rain on Reno and pummeled the Sierra Nevada with 3 feet of snow on Tuesday, triggering an avalanche that buried a major highway near Lake Tahoe.
Historic Masonic Hall In Reno Under Inspection After Officials Notice Storm DamageFebruary 20, 2017 | Ky PlaskonHeavy rain, snow and wind this year has taken a heavy toll on one of the oldest buildings in Reno. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Truckee, Washoe County Residents Weather New StormJanuary 10, 2017 | Ky PlaskonResidents in Truckee and Washoe County are weathering the latest storm Tuesday while still reeling from the effects of the previous storm that hit over the weekend.
