Japan’s Hopes Lift As Survivors Are Found
In a rare bit of good news, rescuers found two survivors Tuesday in the rubble left by the tsunami that hit the northeast, including a 70-year-old woman whose house was tossed off its foundation. (March 15)
Traffic Alert…Vehicle Overturned on I-80
Soda Springs, CA…Crews are working a non-injury accident on I-80 where a Toyota has overturned on the side of eastbound I-80. Luckily it is a non-injury accident but please use caution in the area.
Rain, Snow, Wind and More
Tahoe City, CA…Today: Rain, mainly after 11am. High near 51. Breezy, with a southwest wind between 15 and 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Tonight: Rain before 11pm, then rain and snow. Snow level 7400 […]
Fuel Rods Exposed at Japan Nuke Plant
Japan…AP..There’s been more trouble at Japan’s stricken Fukushima nuclear power plant. With cooling systems down, fuel rods have been exposed at the facility’s Unit 2 reactor, and there was an explosion at Unit 3. (March 14)
Sheriff’s Office Investigates a Fatal Traffic Accident in Northern Washoe County
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal traffic accident which occurred in Northern Washoe County. On March 11th at approximately 6:10pm, Washoe County Dispatch was advised of an injury accident involving two vehicles on Highway Route 299. Originally, the scene was thought to be in California so Dispatch advised the California Highway Patrol. […]
TRAFFIC HAZARD…Mud Slide at Hwy 89 and Emerald Bay
South Lake Tahoe, CA….CHP is reporting a mud slide at Hwy 89 and Emerald Bay. Please use caution if traveling in the area.
Vail Resorts Announces Winter 2011-2012 Season Pass Sales Start Today
BROOMFIELD, Colo. — Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN) announced today its season pass lineup and kicked-off its spring pass sales period for the 2011-2012 ski and snowboard season. * The Epic Pass™, the best season pass deal in the ski industry offering unlimited, unrestricted skiing at Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone, Heavenly, Northstar-at-Tahoe and Arapahoe […]
Sig Alert on I-80 Near Crystal Springs
Gold Run, CA…Gold Run CHP has issued a Sig Alert for a Big Rig Accident that is the left lane of I-80 westbound near Crystal Springs. The truck jack knifed on top of the center diveder wall. Please use caution in the area…
TRAFFIC NEWS….Jack-Knifed Big Rig at WB I80 and Crystal Springs Road….SIG Alert Has Been Issued
Gold Run, CA….Emergency crews are on scene of a jack-knifed big rig at WV I80 and Crystal Springs Road. A SIG Alert has been issued, as the left lane is BLOCKED along WB I80. Please travel with caution in the area.
Rough First Day of Business After Japan Quake- AP Video
Tokyo..AP..Japan’s stocks plunged Monday on the first full day of business after the massive earthquake and tsunami. The Nikkei dropped more than 6 percent and Japan’s Central Bank injected nearly $200 billion into money markets. (March 14)