Metcalf Builders Breaks Ground on Prospector Apartments, an Affordable Housing Project in Downtown Reno
Metcalf Builders has officially broken ground on Prospector Apartments, a new multi-family affordable housing community that will transform the former Community Assistance Center site into 136 modern residential units in the heart of downtown Reno. Located at 314 Evans Ave., the $32.8 million new construction project...
I-80 traffic held; Reno flights canceled as more snow moves in
As Northern Nevada continues to dig out of the last snowstorm, forecasters are seeing another wave or two on the horizon. Heavy snow is expected for the Reno-Sparks-Carson City area on Thursday afternoon, with 3 to 6 inches of accumulation possible. Temperatures aren't expected to rise above the low 30s until Friday....
Reno, NV Weather Alert: 4 Of 5 Avalanche Danger Shuts Down I-80 Access Roads...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Reno, Nevada – Backcountry travel near the Sierra crest could turn life-threatening within hours as high avalanche danger threatens areas surrounding major mountain corridors through 5 a.m. Friday....
Carson City sheriff seeks help identifying suspect in impersonation case
CARSON CITY, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public's help with identifying a suspect in an impersonation investigation. Authorities say an unknown suspect entered the Greater Nevada Credit Union located at 4131 North Carson St. and attempted to obtain a large amount of...
Car crashes onto sidewalk at busy Reno intersection during morning commute Thursday
Reno Police and Reno Fire are on the scene of a single-car crash, a white sedan up onto the sidewalk and into a fire hydrant. It happened on Longley Lane at Spring Drive at around 7:30 a.m. on Thursday. The exact cause of the crash is unknown. It is also...
Multi-Faith Vigil in Reno Honors 93 Homeless Individuals Who Died in Washoe County in...
Faith leaders and residents gather at City Plaza for candlelight service and prayers, calling for action to prevent further deaths. Faith leaders from diverse religious traditions joined community members at Reno City Plaza on February 10 for a candlelight vigil and multi-faith prayer service honoring the 93 homeless...
Gearing up for more accumulating snow and a localized commute forecast
It is going to be a challenging Thursday morning commute with accumulating snow overtop of ice. Another low will round the corner of the main trough early Thursday morning, first bringing snow to the Sierra then the valley. The track of the low will play a big role in who in the valley sees the most snow. As of now,...
Overnight icy roads prompt delayed starts at northern Nevada schools on Thursday
Due to anticipated icy road conditions, Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) and the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) are implementing delayed starts and modified operations for Thursday, Feb. 19. All TMCC campus locations will open at 11 a.m., with all in-person classes and services before that time operating...
Saint Mary’s Nurses Strike Underway in Reno
A nurses strike at Saint Mary's is underway despite the harsh cold and winter conditions in Reno right now. "Pickets will be from 6:30am-5pm with a rally at 2pm. We appreciate support from the community and our allies," Renee Ruiz, a community organizer, wrote in an email. Nurses at Saint...
Snow strategy explained as plows tackle region after heavy storms
Have you ever wondered what actually happens when the snow starts piling up, who decides when the highways or which streets get cleared first, and why your neighborhood might still be covered hours after the storm ends?. After several days of heavy snowfall across the region, there have been multiple...
