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A potent spring storm will bring gusty valley wind, Sierra snow, and valley snow and rain showers through the weekend. Expect much colder weather, with freezing temperatures likely at all elevations. Next week will begin on the cool and unsettled side, then warm up again after Wednesday. -Jeff.
Police looking for driver in hit-and-run on Kietzke
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The Reno Police Department says a bicyclist suffered no major injuries following a hit-and-run on Kietzke. RPD says it happened around 9:20 p.m. Thursday near Fisherman’s Park #2/Kuenzli Street. Police also said speed was likely a factor and that the car lost control before colliding...
NDAs and rumors swirl as Netflix spins up giant new campus near Tahoe
BECKWOURTH, Calif. — In the shadows of the Sierra Nevada, Netflix is building a 1,120-acre campus near Tahoe. However, what it will be used for is still shrouded in secrecy. The streaming giant purchased a sizeable parcel, known as Spring Valley Ranch, for $6.9 million in April 2021, under the name Plan C Holdings. Spring Valley Ranch is in Beckwourth, a tiny unincorporated town of around 500 in the heart of Plumas County, 44 miles northwest of Truckee.
Softball Game Recap: Portola Takes a Loss
Friday just wasn't the day for Portola's offense. They lost 13-0 to the Burney Raiders on Friday. The loss continues a trend for Portola in their matchups with Burney: they've now lost three in a row. For Burney's part, Mia Perez made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked...
Man Found Dead in November 1984 in Reno Identified
A man found dead in Reno decades ago has been identified with the help of forensic genetic genealogy. The Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner’s Office says 46-year-old Robert Smithcamp was ultimately positively identified by DNA after a family took an at-home genetic test. Smithcamp’s body was discovered in Reno...
37th Annual Hoff Memorial Ceremony Held in Reno
The James D. Hoff Peace Officer Memorial hosted the 37th annual memorial ceremony on Friday, May 3. The event recognizes Nevada law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty. It took place at Idlewild Park at the James D. Hoff Peace Officer Memorial, and members of the...
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