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Hazmat spill cleanup still in progress at Donner Pass Rest Area
The Donner Pass Rest Area on Interstate I-80 East is still closed for cleanup after a semi-truck lost two tons of phosphoric acid from its rear trailer Monday afternoon. At approximately 1:50 p.m. on May 13, California Highway Patrol received a call of a semi-truck losing a “green substance” from its rear trailer, according to CHP Truckee Public Information Officer Carlos Perez.
Commercial vehicles prohibited on Mount Rose May 21-23
Commercial vehicles with air brakes will be prohibited traveling westbound over State Route 431 (Mt. Rose Highway) as the truck escape ramp in Incline Village is temporarily closed for maintenance May 21-23, the Nevada Department of Transportation said in a news release. The truck escape ramp on westbound SR 431...
Election 2024 guide: Here are the primary candidates for WCSD Board District G
The race for the largest school board district has the largest slate of candidates. One of two at-large seats, the sprawling District G is represented by incumbent Diane Nicolet. Nicolet, who was appointed to the board for a short time in 2016, won the seat in 2020. ...
Shustov, Dawson set regional records; Reed, Truckee win swimming and diving titles
The Reed boys put together a spectacular meet, including a pair of record-setting performances, as the Raiders captured the team title. Reed's Vlad Shustov set a regional record in the 100 back, and his teammate Hunter Dawson set a regional record in the 50 free (20.87). Reno senior Sam Dalinis also impressed at the...
Tickets on sale for 21st Annual Downtown Truckee Wine, Walk & Shop
TRUCKEE, Calif. – Tickets are now on sale for the 21st Annual Downtown Truckee Wine, Walk & Shop, set to take place on Oct. 5 from noon to 4 p.m. Attendees will indulge in an afternoon of wine tasting, culinary delights, and shopping, all in support of a worthy cause. This year, the event proudly benefits the Tahoe Food Hub, an organization on a mission to build a food system that supports regenerative farming practices and creates fair market opportunities for family farms by increasing local food access for our mountain community.
Verdi Homicide Suspect Set to Start Trial May 28th
The man accused of shooting and killing a Verdi woman will go on trial later this month. Jesce Richt is accused of shooting 40-year-old Jessica Griffin at a home on Castletroy Drive last year. Jury selection is scheduled to start May 28th with opening statements set for May 30th. Court...
Wildfire preparedness workshop seeks to build community
KINGS BEACH, Calif. – The Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team is hosting a Community Wildfire Preparedness Workshop on June 1. The event runs from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the North Tahoe Event Center in Kings Beach. The event isn’t just for residents and homeowners. It’s open...
Truckee-Tahoe – Pet of the Week: Obie
Obie’s mission in life is to always say yes to adventure and treat every day as a new and exciting life journey! But he doesn’t want to do it alone, he’s looking for someone to explore all that the Truckee-Tahoe area (and beyond) has to offer! Obie sees the outdoors as his own personal playground as most of us living in Tahoe do.
C.R. Johnson Healing Center celebrates nearly 11,000 free care sessions
TRUCKEE, Calif. — Since its inception in 2009, the High Fives Foundation has been dedicated to empowering athletes recovering from life-changing injuries. At the heart of this mission lies the C.R. Johnson Healing Center, a beacon of hope and renewal for athletes seeking specialized support and training. “Today, as...
Historic Chinatown in Truckee honored with new landmark plaque
TRUCKEE, Calif. – On Friday, May 10, many Truckee residents gathered to celebrate the 155th anniversary of the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad and the unveiling of Truckee’s latest historical landmark, which recognizes the Chinese workers who built Truckee’s railway. The plaque, which sits on Jibboom street,...
Truckee Chamber to host Washoe Tribe members at June Good Morning Truckee
TRUCKEE, Calif. – The Truckee Chamber of Commerce is hosting a special two-hour edition of Good Morning Truckee on Tuesday, June 18, honoring the Wá∙šiw: sharing Wá∙šiw history and providing updates to our community. The Truckee Chamber of Commerce is welcoming three esteemed...
City of South Lake Tahoe seeks input on the Lake Tahoe Airport Master Plan
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The City is seeking input from the community on updating the Lake Tahoe Airport 20-Year Master Plan. There are three ways to provide feedback about future improvements of airport facilities and infrastructure, via a survey, through the comment portal at http://www.cityofslt.us/AirportMasterPlan, and at the in-person open house. The Lake Tahoe Airport Master Plan Survey is open now through Friday, June 21. The public is also invited to attend a Community Open House on Monday, June 3 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, 1901 Lisa Maloff Way.
Gas Line Replacement Project to cause traffic delays on State Route 28 between Kings Beach and Tahoe City
KINGS BEACH, Calif. – Drivers can expect delays on State Route 28 along the north shore of Lake Tahoe next week, as Caltrans resumes traffic-interfering work. Southwest Gas and its contractor, Q&D Construction, will continue work on a gas line replacement project on SR-28 between Tahoe City and Kings Beach.
Barton Health connecting the community with care for National Hospital Week
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) -May 12 through the 18 is National Hospital Week. Barton Health, a medical center in Lake Tahoe is sharing its commitment to healthcare and community connection. Chris Proctor, Director of Community Benefit, joins us on Morning Break to share what they’ve done in the Lake Tahoe Basin over the past six decades.
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