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Man Hospitalized After Pickup Truck Plunges Into Truckee River in Verdi

July 5, 2023 9:48 am

NEVADA – A dramatic incident unfolded in Verdi as a man was rushed to the hospital after his pickup truck veered off the road and plunged into the Truckee River. The harrowing event took place early Wednesday morning, prompting a swift response from multiple emergency agencies. According to Nevada State...

The Mormon Crickets Infestation: A Plague on Elko, Nevada

July 4, 2023 9:59 pm

NEVADA – The town of Elko, Nevada has been grappling with a severe infestation of Mormon crickets since early June, and unfortunately, the problem persists. These large crickets have inundated the town, causing distress for residents and their pets alike. However, one Elko resident has found a way to cope...

Accidental Shooting Incident Leaves Boy with Minor Injuries, No Charges Filed

July 4, 2023 3:43 pm

NEVADA – The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) has reported that a young boy sustained minor injuries during a target shooting outing with his family. According to the WCSO, the incident occurred on Monday night north of Gerlach. During the outing, one of the boy’s siblings was using a .22...

Authorities Seek Intruder Accused of Disturbing Incidents at Lake Tahoe Resort

July 4, 2023 3:21 pm

NEVADA – The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is actively searching for an intruder who unlawfully entered resort rooms in Stateline and allegedly fondled women’s feet while they were asleep. These disturbing incidents occurred in the early hours of Sunday and Monday at an undisclosed resort on Elks Point Road. According...

Fatal Crash on US 95 Near Hawthorne Claims Two Lives, Investigation Underway

July 4, 2023 12:31 am

NEVADA – Nevada State Police responded to a tragic accident on US 95 near Hawthorne on Monday, resulting in the loss of two lives. According to a statement from the authorities, two individuals were pronounced dead at the scene, while two others sustained non-life threatening injuries and were transported to...

Clark County Fire Department Investigates Fire Incident near University District

July 3, 2023 8:27 pm

LAS VEGAS – The Clark County Fire Department is currently investigating the cause of a fire that occurred near the University District and extended to the outside of portable buildings. The incident took place on Monday at approximately 2:20 p.m., following an initial report of a tree fire in the...

Firefighters Successfully Halt Forward Progress of Small Wildfire in South Lake Tahoe

July 3, 2023 7:22 pm

NEVADA – Fire crews have effectively contained a small wildfire that ignited behind the Motel 6 on Highway 50 in South Lake Tahoe. The fire broke out at approximately 9 a.m. on Monday, prompting an immediate response from emergency personnel. Thanks to the swift actions of firefighters from the U.S....