Associated Press 2 Killed, 1 Hurt in Lyon County Crash that Closed US 95-A SILVER SPRINGS — The Nevada Highway Patrol is investigating a head-on crash in Lyon County that killed two people over the weekend and shut down a state highway for several hours. The patrol says two people in a southbound Chevrolet Sonic died in the crash with a pickup truck at about 5:30 … [Read more...]
At Basque Fry, a Show of Pro-Trump Unity, Calls to Fight ‘For the Soul of Our Country’
By Jazmin Orozco Rodriguez The Nevada Independent On the heels of widespread Democratic victories in Nevada last year, conservative speakers at the fifth annual Basque Fry event that’s affiliated with former Attorney General Adam Laxalt painted a picture of a more unified Republican Party and a state turning red in the 2020 election. Speakers included White House … [Read more...]
UNR, TMCC Probe White Nationalist Flyers on Campus
Associated Press RENO — Officials at the University of Nevada, Reno are investigating after white supremacist fliers were posted on several campus buildings. School officials say multiple posters expressing white nationalist ideology were found last Tuesday in about five buildings. Eloisa Gordon-Mora, the university’s diversity and inclusion officer, says they … [Read more...]
Innkeeper Told Not to Use ‘Alienstock’ as Name of Event
By Ken Ritter Associated Press LAS VEGAS — An innkeeper who expects an unknown number of campers to be attracted to her tiny Nevada desert town by a “Storm Area 51” internet hoax has been sent a ceaseand-desist order over her use of the name “Alienstock.” Attorneys for Matty Roberts and associates, who broke ties this week with Little A’Le’Inn owner Connie West, said … [Read more...]
Planes Land Safely After Collision at Air Races
Associated Press RENO — The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a mid-air collision at the Reno Air Races that forced two planes to make emergency landings at Reno Stead Airport. FAA spokesman Ian Gregor says both aircraft landed safely after the propeller of one struck the wing of another while racing at about 9 a.m. Thursday. No one was injured. The … [Read more...]
Sparks Fire Department Offers Free Smoke Alarm Installation
The Sparks Fire Department is offering Sparks residents, with homes built before 1994, free installation of smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors as part of their ProjectSAFE Program. ProjectSAFE (Survive A Fire Emergency) was established in 2007 and provides vital education and information about smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors and general home fire safety. … [Read more...]
Kincaide, Talton Help Nevada Slip Past Weber State, 19-13
Associated Press RENO — Jaxson Kincaide had 11 carries for 75 yards and a score, Brandon Talton made four field goals, and Nevada beat Weber State 19- 13 on Saturday. Kincaide added five receptions for 53 yards, Toa Taua had 85 yards rushing on 16 carries and Carson Strong was 30-of-44 passing for 299 yards for the Wolf Pack (1-1). The Wildcats (1-1), who came … [Read more...]
Reno gets Three Points After Road Win at Austin
Reno 1868 FC earned three points on the road Sunday, beating Austin Bold FC 2-1 to move back into second place in the USL’s Western Conference. The boys in blue own a 15-9-5 record with 50 points on the season. The winning goal came from Danny Musovski, his seventh goal in the last three matches. Reno would take the 2-1 lead into halftime and both team wents scoreless in … [Read more...]