Associated Press In Tahoe Snow and Hoping to go? Check ‘Where’s My Plow’ Site RENO — Lake Tahoe-area residents stuck in snow, hoping to go and waiting for their road to be cleared have a new way to see when a snowplow might arrive. Washoe County Roads has begun posting a snowplow monitoring system featuring an interactive map showing where trucks are operating in … [Read more...]
Approved Pile Burning to Begin Jan. 1 in Select Areas
Beginning January 1, 2020, residents who reside in the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District (TMFPD) will be allowed to pile burn green waste with an approved burn permit, limited by weather, and as long as Washoe County Air Quality Division has designated a Green Day. Burning will be allowed for the first seven days of each month, and until further notice, usually by May. … [Read more...]
State Calls Halt to New Water Wells in Reno-Area Community
By Ken Ritter Associated Press Nevada’s top water official declared a halt on Friday to new drilling permits in a fast-growing community north of Reno, citing fears the only water source for thousands of homes could run dry. State Engineer Tim Wilson issued a rare formal order placing a temporary hold on reviewing and approving new subdivision maps and other proposals … [Read more...]
Backers offer Amendments to Nevada Redistricting Measure
By Ken Ritter Associated Press LAS VEGAS — Advocates for creating a non-partisan commission to redraw Nevada voting districts instead of the Legislature are offering to amend a proposed statewide ballot initiative to appease a North Las Vegas pastor who has sued to block it. Fair Maps Nevada PAC, backed by the League of Women Voters of Nevada, “is interested in … [Read more...]
Ex-Deputy Settles Sexual Harassment Lawsuit for $250,000
By Ken Ritter Associated Press LAS VEGAS — A former chief deputy sheriff in rural Nevada has accepted $250,000 to end a lawsuit stemming from allegations the sheriff sexually harassed her in 2015. Melanie Keener’s attorney, Gus Falangas, characterized his client on Friday as happy to move on. Storey County Sheriff Gerald Antinoro declined to comment. In court … [Read more...]
Investigators Sift Through Debris at Deadly Las Vegas Fire
By Michelle L. Price Associated Press LAS VEGAS — Investigators were going room-byroom Monday at a downtown Las Vegas apartment building where six people were killed and 13 injured in a fire over the weekend to determine what started the blaze. City officials said at a news conference Monday morning that investigators were also looking into claims from some residents … [Read more...]
Pack falls to Saint Mary’s, tops Texas Southern
Saint Mary’s 68, Nevada 63 SAN FRANCISCO — Malik Fitts and Jordan Ford combined to score 31 of their 44 points in the second half and Saint Mary’s used a late 12-2 run to beat Nevada 68-63 on Saturday night at the Al Attles Classic. Fitts finished with 23 points on 8-of-16 shooting and Ford had 17 of his 21 after the break. Matthias Tass and Tommy Kuhse added 11 points … [Read more...]
Double Trouble
The Spanish Springs boys and girls basketball teams are solidifying themselves as the teams to beat early in the season as both squads picked up more victories before the holiday break. Trey Hummel of Spanish Springs works to get past a Carson defender during the Cougs 61-37 home win on Saturday. The boys also knocked off Wooster 55-19 the day before to improve to 8-2 … [Read more...]