Avalance Hazard Advisory- Crystal Bay, Nevada

Avalance Hazard Advisory- Crystal Bay, Nevada

If the anticipated winter storm arrives at its projected intensity, avalanches in Crystal Bay, Nevada that could reach houses are highly possible throughout early to mid-Saturday morning, March 19th. Emergency officials do not anticipate that avalanches will cause any serious damage to homes, but residents are advised that an avalanche potential exists. Should conditions worsen, […]

Traffic Updates-Multiple Incidents At This Time

Gold Run, CA….The Gold Run CHP Office has been overwhelmed with incidents this afternoon. They are still on scene of a multiple big rig, multiple injury accident near Crystal Lake Road. There are also incidents and accidents on I-80 near Bear Valley Road, SR-20, Kingvale, Rainbow and Magra. On Hwy 88 there is also a […]

Eight Vehicles Involved on Accident near 60 Mile Turn

Truckee, CA…In addition to the big rig accident and fatality on westbound I-80 CHP is also in the final stages of working an 8 vehicle accident that happened near 60 mile turn.  Emergency crews including an ambulance were dispatched to the accident. Tow vehicles are in short supply this afternoon with the multiple, multiple vehicle […]

Nineteen Elite Teams announced for 2011 Amgen Tour of California professional road cycling race

Nineteen Elite Teams announced for 2011 Amgen Tour of California professional road cycling race

LOS ANGELES – A world-class field of professional cycling teams, rivaling every other stage race in 2011, has once again been assembled for the upcoming Amgen Tour of California, the largest cycling event in America, which will travel nearly 800 miles throughout California from May 15 – 22, 2011. Announced today by AEG, presenter of […]

Big Rig Accident, Possible Fatality on I-80

Big Rig Accident, Possible Fatality on I-80

Gold Run, CA…Gold Run CHP is reporting a possible fatality in a multiple vehicle and rollover big rig accident. All westbound lanes of I-80 are blocked and traffic is being held at the Donner Lake Interchange. The Coroner is inbound to the accident location just west of Crystal Lake Road. Initial reports are as many […]

Traffic Updates…Two Incidents On Local Roads

Truckee, CA…CHP is reporting two incidents on the local roads at this time. On US-50 at the 4,000 ft level a Toyota Avalon went through a sign, off the roadway and into a ditch. Emergency Crews are on the way. On I-80, two vehicles have gotten together near Kingvale. It is non-injury and the vehicles […]

AP Top Stories

Here’s the latest news for Friday March 18th: Japan raises nuclear crisis level; UN Security Council approves no-fly zone for Libya; Riot at Australian detention center; Cleaning up from St. Patrick’s day.

Ligety Makes it 3 In-A-Row in GS

Ligety Makes it 3 In-A-Row in GS

LENZERHEIDE, Switzerland (March 18 – Ski Racing Magazine News Service) – Ted Ligety is the giant slalom champion after heavy wet snow overnight forced officials to cancel the final race of the season. It was the third giant slalom title in four years for Ligety. Ligety won three World Cup giant slaloms this season and […]