Malfunctioning rooftop HVAV unit emitted smoke inside Boomtown Casino
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Updated at 11:25 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 2: A malfunctioning HVAC unit emitting smoke into Boomtown Casino Resort in Reno caused brief evacuations on Friday, Aug. 1. Reno Fire Department and Truckee Meadows Fire responded with seven engines, two trucks, a squad, two ambulances, three chief officers...
Brush fire quickly contained near Pyramid Highway
RENO, Nev. — Fire crews from Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue and the Bureau of Land Management Nevada swiftly extinguished a quarter-acre roadside brush fire at the intersection of Pyramid Highway and Ironwood Road. No structures were damaged, and no injuries were reported, officials said. Authorities urged motorists...
Shooter in Grand Sierra Resort tragedy faced child support order before attack
Court documents reveal that Dakota Hawver, the man responsible for the deadly shooting outside the Grand Sierra Resort, had recently been ordered to pay child support. Hawver shot six people, killing three, before being pronounced dead overnight Wednesday. According to the documents obtained by News 4, a court ruling...
Motorcyclist dies in crash on South McCarran Boulevard near Caughlin Parkway in Reno
A motorcyclist died late Friday, Aug. 1, following a crash on South McCarran Boulevard in Reno, authorities said. About 9:51 p.m., Reno police, fire and REMSA responded to a report of a single-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle between Skyline Boulevard and Caughlin Parkway. Medical crews transported the rider to...
Where to strike gold in the U.S.: Three spots to try your luck!
RENO, NV (Amazing America TV) — If you've ever dreamed of striking it rich (I know I have), there are still places in the U.S. where you can try your hand at gold prospecting. Here are three spots where you might just find some treasure. First up, the Nevada...
Etiquette Day Camps for Boys and Girls
Here comes a sunny, warm weekend. Expect more wind in the afternoon, along with more fire danger. Be careful out there. Temperatures will stay below average through Tuesday, then heat up later next week. Hello August! -Jeff. Josiah is a timid and kind young man who has a simple wish...
Sparks City Hall to charge a fee for EV charging
Starting today, the City will charge 18 cents per kilowatt hour for electric vehicles to charge at its EV chargers.
Reno shooting survivor recounts the deadly shooting, honors valet who helped him
(FOX40.COM) — For the first time, one of the survivors of Monday’s deadly shooting at a Reno Casino is speaking out, recounting the terrifying moments that left three dead and several others injured. Matt Sitler, who was shot twice while fleeing for safety, is now recovering in a Reno hospital after undergoing...
Joining Forces campaign to focus on distracted driving
The newest Joining Forces campaign has been announced for Nevada law enforcement, taking aim at distracted drivers. The Storey County Sheriff's Office has announced that they will be joining the conglomeration of law enforcement agencies participating in the campaign. The campaign will run from August 14 through...
‘Lucky not to be killed’: 2 shooting survivors reflect on horrific morning at Reno...
It was just before 7:30 a.m. in Reno when a shooter stormed the Grand Sierra Resort's valet area , firing off gunshots at the people gathered there. Justin Agulia, 33, of Chatsworth, Calif.; and Andrew Canepa, 33, of Newbury Park, Calif., were killed in the valet area. Angel Martinez , 66, of Sparks died when the...