Sierra Fire Protection District Wants to Keep You Safe During The Wildland Season

Sierra Fire Protection District is holding an evacuation drill on Saturday, April 30, 2011 for the areas of the Galena Forest Estates, St. James Village, Rolling Hills, Monteux, Arrowcreek and Rock Farm Road. This area has over 3,700 residents off of the Mt. Rose Hwy. and Joy Lake Road. On April 30th at 9:30am the […]

Nevada’s Unemployment Rate Drops to 13.2%

Nevada’s Unemployment Rate Drops to 13.2%

Carson City, NV…In March, Nevada’s unemployment rate fell to 13.2 percent, and businesses reported an over-the-year employment increase for the first time in 38 months. Most of the monthly employment increase in March was concentrated in the Las Vegas-Paradise MSA. Total nonfarm employment in the Las Vegas area increased by 10,100, and is up 0.5 […]

Governor Sandoval Applauds Nevada Job Growth

Governor Sandoval Applauds Nevada Job Growth

CARSON CITY, NV – Governor Brian Sandoval made the following statement regarding the economic news released by the state this morning: “This morning’s economic news is a welcome indication that the recovery is taking hold in Nevada. I am pleased to see that we are once again experiencing real job growth, and I am more […]

Governor Sandoval Praises Late UNR President

Governor Sandoval Praises Late UNR President

CARSON CITY, NV – Upon learning of the death of UNR President Milt Glick, Governor Brian Sandoval expressed his sympathy to Glick’s family this morning and made the following statement: “President Glick was passionate about education and brought a steady, experienced hand to the leadership of Nevada’s oldest institution of higher learning. During his tenure […]

Chains Required over SR-431 Summit.

Incline Village, NV…Area roads are chain free with the execption of Hwy 431. The latest snow levels have been fairly high. The latest controls report is below. NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION HIGHWAY CONTROLS SUMMARY APRIL 18, 2011 6:51 AM PDT All routes are open with no controls with the following exceptions: US395: Between 1.9 miles […]

UNR President Milton D. Glick 1937-2011

UNR President Milton D. Glick 1937-2011

Reno, NV…The following is from UNR…”From the moment he was inaugurated as the 15th president of the University of Nevada, Reno on Sept. 29, 2006, Milton D. Glick sent out a memorable call to all Nevadans. President Glick, on that sun-splashed day, reminded all Nevadans why the University was so central to the future of […]

Traffic Alert…Rollover on I-80

Truckee, CA…Emergency Crews are working a rollover accident that came in at 11:37pm. It is luckily only a minor injury accident but the vehicle is on it’s roof and the occupants were seen scrambling to extricate themselves from the wreck. CHP Truckee is reporting it just east of Twin Bridges. Please use caution in the […]

Vehicle vs Boulder on I-80

Vehicle vs Boulder on I-80

Donner Lake, CA…Just west of Donner Lake Road on westbound I-80 a vehicle has collided with a boulder. The vehicle is now on the righthand side but Kingvale Caltrans has been notified that there are multiple rocks blocking lanes in the area. They are conducting a traffic break at this time to clear the roadway. […]