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Reno-Sparks to cool off Saturday as temps dip into 80s
High temperatures in Reno-Sparks will drop into the 80s on Saturday before ticking back up at the end of the weekend as smoke from California wildfires heads toward the area. Smoke from California and northern Washoe County wildfires is currently heading toward northwestern Nevada but could drift toward Reno later this weekend,...
Stockade Canyon Fire burns over 8,000 acres near Gerlach
WASHOE COUNTY, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — The Stockade Canyon Fire near Gerlach has burned 8,500 acres as of Friday morning. There is no containment. The fire was reported 19 miles northwest of Gerlach in Washoe County around 7:15 p.m. on July 23. Authorities with Bureau of...
Incline Village Sheriff’s recent happenings
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – Washoe County Sheriff’s Office, Patrol Division, Capt. Amelia Galicia gave the Incline Village Crystal Bay Citizens Advisory Board an update at its recent meeting. Galicia was initially assigned to just the Incline Village area as the Incline Village captain. “However since some retirements have...
How much does Washoe County spend per person each day at Cares campus homeless shelter?
• Question: How much does it cost Washoe County to accommodate one person at the Nevada Cares Campus emergency homeless shelter in Reno? • Short answer: $64 a day. That’s...
Washoe County's new superintendent faces teacher shortage as school nears
RENO, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — With three weeks until school starts for the Washoe County School District (WCSD), and three weeks since the district's new superintendent officially started in his role, it's a busy time for the district as well as for students and families. Before...
Ask Joe: WCSD fights plan for new charter school in North Valleys
Reno, NEV — From the Ask Joe file one of our viewers asked why the school district is fighting plans for a new charter school in the North Valleys?. Mater Academy school officials say they did everything that was asked of them. They got approval from the Nevada Department of Education to start up a charter school on North Hills Boulevard in the North Valleys and followed all city of Reno regulations to obtain a use permit for the facility. The city approved a use permit in June but the Washoe County School District and other education groups appealed the city's decision.
Washoe County libraries cancel drag story hour due to 'aggressive protesters'
The Washoe County Library System on Thursday canceled its drag queen story hour program due to workplace safety concerns after a librarian was reportedly injured at an event. The library system partnered with Our Center, an organization that provides support and advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community, to put on a summer program of...
Hidden Valley flood cleanup is underway
All hands are on deck, Washoe County road crews are currently in the Hidden Valley area cleaning up the mud flow and debris from last Sunday's flash floods. According to Washoe County Officials, the cleanup could take up to a couple of weeks to complete but say the roads in the area are passable.
Reno-Sparks Gospel Mission hosts Christmas in July
The Reno-Sparks Gospel Mission hosted it's annual 'Christmas in July' event at their headquarters in Downtown Reno. The event is in its 15th year, and provides Washoe County's most vulnerable members, especially the homeless community, assistance during a time when help is needed most. "Homelessness is a 365 a day...
I-15 shut down until further notice for truck fire sparked by load of lithium batteries
Interstate 15 is shut down in both directions near the Nevada/California state line as crews battle a truck fire sparked by a load of lithium-ion batteries. The fire occurred on northbound I-15 at mile marker 113 between Barstow and Baker, California on July 26th. According to 3 News, a semi...
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