RTC offering free rides for Independence Day activities
The free rides started at 4:00 p.m. and include the Rapid Lincoln Line and shuttle service to the Nugget in Sparks.
More fireworks in downtown Reno this weekend, plus concerts, comedy
The Fourth of July may be over, but there's still an entire weekend of activities -- including two fireworks shows in downtown Reno on Saturday night. Here's a look at what else is in store for Saturday and Sunday in northwestern Nevada. Did we miss something? Email details to RGJ engagement editor Brett McGinness at...
Multiple agencies responding to brush fire in Carson City; precautionary evacuation notices issued, but...
Multiple agencies are responding to a brush fire in Carson City that broke out late Friday night, prompting precautionary evacuation notices in the area. The fire is burning on C Hill, according to Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong, and has crossed from the back of C Hill to the front.
Carson City residents urged to evacuate near C Hill due to wildfire
According to officials, Terrace and Crain Street residents should prepare to evacuate due to the fire burning on C-Hill. For more information on evacuation areas visit the perimetermap's website. Firefighters are actively battling the brush fire estimated at 75 acres in size burning in Carson City. The blaze was...
Nevada Man Taken Into Custody After Home Invasion Report
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Fireworks barge collapses, sinks in Nevada due to extreme winds, officials say
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. (KRNV) — People who had planned to watch fireworks in Nevada's Incline Village for the Fourth of July were disappointed, as the event was canceled after the barge that was holding all of the fireworks for the show collapsed due to strong winds and high tides Thursday evening.
Star-Spangled Sparks kicking off in Victorian Square
Alexandra Rae is live from Victorian Square showing off the vendors, food and dancing happening right now.
Fire breaks out on C-Hill
Late Friday night a brush fire started on C-Hill in Carson City. As of 12:27 a.m. Saturday the fire was reported at 50 acres. As of 1:10 a.m., the National Interagency Fire Center reported the blaze was at 75 acres. Per the Carson City Sheriff’s Office’s Facebook page, residents on...
Firefighters contain wildfire near Golden Eagle Regional Park on Independence Day
SPARKS, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — Crews are at the scene of a wildland fire near Golden Eagle Regional Park on July 4, according to Sparks city officials. The fire has burned about 2 acres. Authorities say the fire is contained as of 1:30 p.m. and command has been transferred to the Bureau of Land Management.
Barron Fire is fully contained
WASHOE COUNTY, Nev. (KOLO) - The Barron Fire is 100% contained, according to a Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District (TMFPD) Facebook post. So far, the active fire has split the burn region of 290.39 acres evenly between Reno and TMFPD. “We appreciate all our regional partners that ... kept our...