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Spanish Springs, NV – On Saturday afternoon, a brush fire was swiftly contained by local fire crews. The incident occurred at the intersection of Pyramid Way and Calle de la Plata on March 18, and was reportedly caused by a transformer explosion near a utility pole. The Truckee Meadows Fire...

NEVADA – In an effort to prevent vehicle collisions with wild horses, the city of Reno has lowered the speed limit on Veterans Parkway in south Reno from 45 mph to 35 mph at night. The four-mile stretch between Geiger Grade and South Meadows Parkway now has a speed limit...

NEVADA – Nevada lawmakers have introduced a resolution, Assembly Joint Resolution 5, to create a state lottery. Sponsored by Assembly members C.H. Miller and Daniele Monroe-Moreno, the measure aims to amend the Nevada state constitution, which currently prohibits any type of modern lottery except for those organized by not-for-profit or...

NEVADA – A crash involving a semi-truck and SUV has caused major traffic delays on I-15 southbound near Owens. The collision led to a car fire on the freeway and the closure of all but one lane. The Nevada State Police reported that the woman driver in the SUV sustained...

NEVADA – The Washoe County School Board convened on Tuesday to discuss various topics, with school safety being the main focus. During the meeting, the board reviewed the Student Behavior Manual for the upcoming school year, deliberated over possible policies for arresting students, and listened to feedback from the public...

NEVADA – Sparks city officials are going bald in a show of support for children’s cancer research. The Northern Nevada Children’s Cancer Foundation (NNCCF) is organizing the annual “shave for the brave” event, which coincides with St. Patrick’s Day. The NNCCF has been hosting the event for 18 years and...

NEVADA – Five people lost their lives when a Care Flight plane crashed near Stagecoach in February, according to a preliminary report by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). The plane, a Pilatus PC-12/45, N273SM, was being operated as an air ambulance flight under Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations...