Reno NV

The slow-moving fire grew to only three acres before crews got it under control.

Thunderstorm activity continues today through Sunday. Potential impacts include heavy downpours and flooding, strong outflows, small hail, and lightning.

RENO, Nev. — A vegetation fire has been reported with smoke visible. According to WildCAD, the fire is estimated to have spread across 15 acres. Air support has been deployed to assist in the firefighting efforts. Flight radar data indicates that one Air Attack aircraft is currently overhead, along with two Single...

In 2016, I was getting ready to interview Adam Fortunate Eagle, a resident of the Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Reservation who’s best known for having led the Native American occupation of Alcatraz Island from 1969-’71. I picked up his autobiography, titled Pipestone: My Life in an Indian Boarding School. Embarrassingly,...

In a bid to actively manage wildfire risks, the Reno Fire Department has turned to a herd of goats for vegetation control around the Evans Creek area. These 250 Spanish goats, provided by High Desert Graziers, began their munching duties on City-owned land on July 18, aiming to clear out cheatgrass and other dry...

RENO, Nev. — North Valley High School recently hosted a series of active shooter scenario trainings, bringing together multiple first responder agencies to ensure coordinated efforts in the event of a real-life crisis. The training sessions, which began on Wednesday, involved the Reno Police Department, Reno Fire...

Nevada Fire Department Investigates Overnight House Fire I’ll be honest—waking up to the news of a house fire just south […] This article originally appeared on BuildLikeNew.com — visit us for more home security guides.

RENO, Nev. — World Drowning Prevention Day is July 25, and the Reno Fire Department is urging the public to prioritize safety when engaging in water activities. According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 236,000 people drown annually worldwide. Captain Greg Garman of the Reno Fire Department's Water...

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - A global design team is helping reshape the heart of downtown Reno, turning the shuttered Harrah’s Casino into a vibrant, multi-use destination. The project, now dubbed “Reno Revival,” spans six acres and two full city blocks at 219 North Center Street. It’s being led by Ahlquist Development in...

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Motor vehicle crashes are the number one killer of America’s teens…and Nevada’s teens, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Nevada based Driver’s Edge, with its innovative and potentially life-saving instructional program, made its return to Reno, for their annual July...