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Open Burning Closes For the Season Effective Today
Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue has announced that burning is prohibited. Open burning season is closed, effective today, June 5, and may resume in the fall, conditions permitting. You can get more information by clicking on this line.
Wednesday Web Weather
Here comes a lot of early season heat. Take precautions to limit exposure and exertion in the afternoons and evenings through the next few days. Temperatures will cool a few degrees over the weekend, but they will still be hot this early in June. A few T-storms are possible in the heat each day, especially in the mountains. Stay cool out there! -Jeff.
Lanes Reduced on I-80 in Verdi Due to Bridge Inspections
Lanes will be reduced on I-80 in Verdi from June 3 to 6 while the Nevada Department of Transportation conducts bridge inspections. The lane closures will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. The speed limit will be reduced to 55 miles per hour while inspections are...
Gateway Mountain Center welcomes four new board members
TRUCKEE, Calif. – Gateway Mountain Center has recently expanded its board, welcoming four new members: Lisa Ryan, Tanja Powers, Brad Waugh, and Felicity Beallo. Lisa Ryan brings over 25 years of HR, talent management, and operations experience across multiple industries. Until mid-2023, she was the Chief People Officer at Lyell Immunopharma, where she played a pivotal role in growing the company to a successful IPO in 2021 and expanding the workforce to around 300 employees across California and Washington.
Reno Police addresses uptick in motorcycle fatalities
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - “The main cause is everyone is driving too fast, especially motorcyclists.” The Reno Police Department is acknowledging the dangerous rise in motorcycle fatalities. “Here in the City of Reno we would love for it to be at zeroes,” said Reno Traffic Officer Mario Reza.
Tuesday Web Weather
Very hot weather is coming. Daily record highs and triple digits are possible. Take precautions to limit exposure and exertion during the hottest hours Wednesday through Friday. Breezy, slightly cooler weather is coming by the weekend, although the weather will stay hot. -Jeff.
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