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ZEPHYR COVE, Nev. — Traffic is stacking up Friday morning on U.S. Highway 50 due to a crash that has closed the road in both directions. According to nvroads.com, the crash is near Elks Point Road in Zephyr Cove.

TRUCKEE, Calif. — Maybe the biggest news for Truckee-Tahoe weather is that Friday is expected to be sunny with no snow showers, rain or strong winds, a first in several days, although temperatures remain well below seasonal averages. The sunny, clear day will be short-lived with another storm headed...

This time last year, daffodils were blooming, and bees were busy buzzing around in Carson Valley fruit trees. While the daffs are just now peeking above the ground, the fruit trees re-main napping after a record snow year that, so far, hasn’t shown any interest in shutting down. But...

A California man accused in a fatal shooting that occurred March 25 on the casino floor at the Hard Rock in Stateline is back in Douglas County custody. Edgar Julian Delgado is being held without bail on an open murder charge pending a hearing scheduled for Tuesday afternoon in Tahoe Township Justice Court.

Visitors and residents can expect a sunny but cold weekend in the Tahoe Basin, with highs in the low 40s and winds gusting at 25 mph, the National Weather Service says.

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SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — Maybe the biggest news for Lake Tahoe weather is that Friday is expected to be sunny with no snow showers, rain or strong winds, a first in several days, although temperatures remain well below seasonal averages. The sunny, clear day will be short-lived with...

HOMEWOOD – Bears around the Lake Tahoe region are coming out of hibernation and doing a double take.All that snow means it's tougher for them to find food.As recently captured on video from the BEAR League, a bear just out of hibernation looked a bit confused as he sat on a mountain of snow. Typically, there would be at least some greens for him to munch on in that area.Bear advocates say the lack of grass is a big problem. "There isn't a lot of that because there's still so much snow cover everywhere," said Ann Bryant with the BEAR League. "I mean, there's a few little meadows here and there that are starting to melt, but nothing sprouting yet."Residents and visitors of the Tahoe region are being given the same warnings as always – that this is bear country. But, this spring, experts are also warning that bears might be seen in places they would normally not go in search of grassy areas. 

Douglas High School was placed on a brief lockdown on Thursday morning. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office says they on scene are investigating at the Minden school. They add "there is currently no active threat to any schools in Douglas County." No other immediate information was available.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — Delivery of the Tahoe Daily Tribune is delayed on Friday due to a delivery issue from the print shop. Until the papers arrive in the stands, the e-edition can be viewed here.

Wildlife officials are bracing for more human-bear encounters than ever as this snow-covered spring in the Tahoe area is going to make for more challenging foraging for the hungry animals. The black bear population of the Tahoe Basin, estimated at around 300, has been through a lot the last couple...

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — In 2021, the Caldor Fire ripped through the Sierra Nevada landscape, burning more than 220,000 acres. Flames damaged structures, vehicles, and lifts and buildings at Sierra-at-Tahoe, and left a charred landscape at a resort famous for its tree skiing. “The fire happened and it...

ZEPHYR COVE, Calif. — Lake Tahoe’s iconic Cave Rock was recently vandalized with graffiti which was quickly covered during a break in storm systems. The Tribune received an anonymous tip that Cave Rock was vandalized earlier this month with graffiti. The vandalism could be seen from nearly a mile away at the entrance to the eastbound tunnel heading toward Spooner Summit.

Strange-shaped mountain discovered off Northern California coast, governor calls new national monument designation a ‘confiscation’, passenger allegedly opened emergency exit door on Delta flight and answering the most popular questions about parking at SFO

Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong has announced the appointment of a new senior deputy coroner at the sheriff’s office in conjunction with an organ donation awareness campaign. Pettie Braninburg was appointed to replace retiring Senior Coroner Ruth Rhines, who had filled the position of coroner at the sheriff’s office...

CARSON CITY, Nev. (KOLO) - The Nevada Department of Transportation is hiring temporary summer highway construction and maintenance positions. Applications are being accepted for the Reno/Sparks area, as well as for Carson City, Fallon, and Fernley. NDOT is also hiring for Elko, Winnemucca, and Las Vegas. Position requirements and applications...

The International Space Station (ISS) recently took a bird's-eye view at the snowpack in the Sierra including a nice shot over Lake Tahoe. The flight took place at about 4 p.m. on March 27. The Lake Tahoe Basin can be seen around the 1-minute mark.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — Chase International recently welcomed three more Realtors to its luxury real estate firm. Travis Adlington joined the team in Reno, Melissa Stefani works through the agency’s South Lake Tahoe office and Lauri Taylor is part of the team in the Carson Valley/Minden, Nevada office.

Douglas County recently announced that Utility Systems Technician Jeff Michalak has been recognized as the New Wastewater Operator of the Year by the State of Nevada Rural Water Association. The award recognizes those that have shown exceptional skill, expertise, and professionalism within their field. “I’m thrilled that Jeff has been...

Crews are investigating a fire that broke out in Carson City on Tuesday. The fire was reported just after noon along Shosone Street near South Curry. According to the Red Cross, the organization is helping out an impacted family. It's not clear how the fire started or if anyone was...