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Two People Identified After Deadly Crash on I-580 South in Carson City
The Washoe County coroner has released the names of the two people killed in a wrong-way crash on I-580 in Carson City. The crash happened on I-580 south near Snyder Avenue and Fairview Blvd. just after 4:45 a.m. on Wednesday. The medical examiner's office says 36-year-old Alejandra Hernandez Valtierra and...
Multiple Law Enforcement Agencies' Horse Units Participating in Mounted Patrol School This Week
Multiple law enforcement agencies are taking part in the annual Mounted Patrol School Week. The course offers training for mounted horse teams across from Northern Nevada for riders to better handle their horses. Some agencies include the Washoe County Sheriff's Office, Carson City Sheriff's Office, Reno Police Department, and Sparks...
Small wildfire in South Lake Tahoe under investigation
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, California (KOLO) - A small wildfire that broke out in South Lake Tahoe is under investigation. The South Lake Tahoe Fire Department and the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office responded to an area near Van Sickle Park just before 11:00 a.m. Wednesday for a reported fire.
Heated discussion on minimum wage ends with ‘Let’s vote’
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – City Council halted an item establishing a local minimum wage ordinance and potentially increasing the minimum wage in the City of South Lake Tahoe. Councilmember Tamara Wallace made a motion directing the city manager to take no action establishing a local minimum wage, seconded by Councilmember Cristi Creegan. The motion passed 3-1 with both Wallace and Creegan, along with Mayor Cody Bass, voting yes. Councilmember Scott Robbins voted no.
Mail thieves are out in force: the dangers, especially during tax season
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and Sparks Police Department have all made arrests in the last week for mail theft. Detectives with Washoe County Sheriff’s Office say this increase seems to happen around tax season every year. The goal...
Indian Creek Campground to remain closed until further notice
CARSON CITY, Nev. (KOLO) - The Bureau of Land Management says the Indian Creek Campground will remain closed until further notice after it sustained damage during the 2021 Tamarack Fire and flooding in 2022. In July of 2021, the Tamarack Fire burned through the campground, destroying the RV/tent main loop,...
City of South Lake Tahoe seeks input for programs at the Multigenerational Recreation and Swim Complex
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The City’s Park and Recreation Department is seeking input on future programs at the new recreation and swim complex. The City is excited for this new state-of-the-art center, which is scheduled to open its doors in 2026, and the possibilities the new programming will bring.
Harrah’s/Harveys’ HEROs support community members
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Providing a free and hot dinner to individuals or family members who may be food insecure or just in need of a nutritious meal, is a wonderful way to support the community. Every Monday, Bread & Broth provides the opportunity to sponsor a meal through its Adopt A Day of Nourishment program and on Monday, April 15, the HEROs’ organization from the Harah’s and Harveys’ casinos hosted a meal in their efforts to show their support for their fellow community members.
Man arrested for DUI after Tahoe crash
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. (KOLO) - A Pollock Pines man was arrested on felony DUI charges after a Saturday crash in the Lake Tahoe area. California Highway Patrol says that around 1:20 p.m. on April 20, they were called to U.S. Highway 50, west of Sierra at Tahoe Road on reports of a three vehicle, head-on, rollover crash.
NDOT conducts study on US 395 Southern Corridor to address safety concerns, mobility
CARSON CITY, Nev. — The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) is in the midst of a new study for the Southern Corridor portion of U.S. Highway 395 that is exploring a number of potential improvements including acceleration and deceleration lanes, wildlife crossings and more. U.S. Highway 395 is a...
24th annual Nevada Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Relay Run kicks off in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Nevada law enforcement have officially hit the road to honor fallen officers and troopers. On Wednesday morning, law enforcement gathered to kick off the 24th annual Nevada Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Relay Run. According to police, there are currently over 150 names on the Nevada...
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