Records to beat this weekend and risks of heat stroke
Records are within reach this weekend, especially on Sunday. The record to beat is 103 on Sunday and the forecasted high is 104 degrees. The record to beat on Monday is 105 and the forecasted high is 104. It will be warm at night as well, with not much recovery after dark. Lows will be in the 60's and 70's. Heat...
Reno Invites Locals to Monthly ‘House Party Plays the Tracks’ Events with Live Music,...
Get ready to dance, Reno! A new series of monthly events called "House Party Plays the Tracks" is coming to Locomotion Plaza. On July 19, August 16, and September 20, the City of Reno welcomes everybody to join in on these electrifying evenings. Packed with live music, art, and interactive activities, these events...
Car fire in north Reno
Reno Fire says no one was inside the car. The cause is under investigation.
Sun Valley Standoff, Resident Faces Multiple Charges After Confrontation with Deputies Amid House Fire
A structure fire broke out in Sun Valley on Thursday, leading to a standoff with law enforcement. The Washoe County Sheriff's Office said Scott Sistrunk confronted deputies with a 2×4 while a fire burned an outbuilding on his property. At about 8:30 a.m., fire and law enforcement responded to...
Washoe County Sheriff’s Office asking for your help with commercial theft investigation, reward offered
The Washoe County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) is asking for the public's help identifying thieves who recently stole from a car wash in Sparks. According to a release from WCSO, the theft occurred in the late evening hours of Tuesday, July 8. At around 10:00 p.m. on July 8, WCSO deputies...
Evening forecast for July 11
Hottest temperatures so far this year will occur this weekend into early next week across the area with widespread moderate to major heat risk.
Reno fire crews battle blaze on Beldon Way; no injuries reported
A Reno home was rendered uninhabitable this afternoon after a structure fire on Beldon Way. Authorities believe a downed power line in the backyard ignited the blaze. Fire crews responded to the scene on Beldon Way shortly after the alarm was raised. While no injuries to residents or firefighters were reported, the...
Smoke and haze forecast as fires burn to our north
Not only will it be hot over the next several days, but hazy at times as well. The majority of the smoke is coming from northern California and southern Oregon. As the wind direction comes out of the northwest, more smoke can come in. Light winds allows the smoke to be stagnant and sit there. Light winds can also...
Famous Dave’s Show-N-Shine Event
103.7 THE RIVER invites YOU to the FAMOUS DAVE’S “SHOW-N-SHINE”!. Don’t miss the party, Tuesday (July 22nd) starting at 5pm at FAMOUS DAVE’S ON KIETZKE IN RENO. FAMOUS DAVE’S is hosting “HAPPY HOUR” ALL DAY with the “FEAST FOR TWO” special… $3 COORS LIGHT DRAFTS, $1 ROOT BEER FLOATS, $16 MARGARITA FLIGHTS and more!
Phase one of Pyramid Highway Project completed, enhancing mobility and safety
Drivers along Pyramid Highway can breathe a little easier, Phase One of NDOT’s major widening project is now complete.
