Traffic Alert…Injury Accident on I-80
Truckee, CA…Crews are working an injury accident on I-80 near Floriston. A Mustang is up against the guardrail on the righthand side. Please use caution in the area…
Traffic Update….Big Rig Stuck on I-80 and More
Truckee, CA…There is a big rig stuck in the number two lane eastbound I-80 near Cisco. Kingvale Caltrans tried to push it off the roadway but without success. A big rig tow has been called. There is a disabled vehicle at Forest Road and SR-28. Near Gold run a big rig is also stuck in […]
Over 6 Feet of New Snow and Counting
Lake Tahoe Area…Some resorts are reporting over 6 feet of Fresh Snow! The powder is back!! Presidents Day weekend should be huge. Be Safe & Stay in bounds! Squaw Valley is reporting 64-162″ of snow. Sierra at Tahoe is reporting 55-143″ of snow. Mt. Rose has a 83-134″ of snow. Kirkwood is reporting a 138-152″ […]
Traffic Update…Still Slick..Numbers Down
Truckee, CA..As the storm settles in and drivers get back into winter driving mode the number of incidents have started to drop. At this time there is lane blocked on I-80 near Alta with crews on the way. I-80 near SR-89 a tow has been called to remove vehicle.
Nev DOT Chain Controls Report for February 18th
Incline Village, NV…Below is the latest controls report that covers Nevada and also the Lake Tahoe Area. Travel Safe… NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION HIGHWAY CONTROLS SUMMARY FEBRUARY 18, 2011 6:48 AM PST All routes are open with no controls with the following exceptions: IR80: Between Alta California Exit 146 and California State Line. (57.5 miles) […]
Bomb Threat at Folsom College
The Sheriff’s Office received a call of a subject with a gun on the campus of the Folsom Lake College, El Dorado Center on Green Valley Road. The suspect has been taken into custody by Los Rios Police officers who were on campus at the time. Information was gained that the suspect possibly placed explosive […]
Sheriff’s Office Detectives are Investigating a Sexual Assault of a Female Sparks Resident
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Detectives Division is investigating a report of a sexual assault, which occurred at approximately 1:40 pm on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at the Sun Valley Community Park. The following is the suspect description: Hispanic male adult, approximate age is between 20-30’s, last seen wearing a black “beanie” type cap, black […]
Washoe County Roads Crews Operating 24 hr Shifts to Plow Roads; Asks for Public’s Help As Storms Continue and Budget Reduction Impacts Are Felt
Washoe County’s roads crews began their day at 3 a.m. this morning to plow roads in the unincorporated areas so commuters could get to work. With a series of storms expected to continue over the next couple days, crews are gearing up for continuous snow plowing efforts through the weekend. According to Roads Superintendent Bill […]
Traffic Held on US-50 at Echo Summit
South Lake Tahoe, CA…Traffic is being held on US-50 due to a UPS Truck stuck in the roadway. Caltrans is holding traffic between Twin Bridges and Meyers. Scotty’s Big Rig tow is reporting a 3-4 hour eta. Sounds like US-50 may be down for awhile…
Traffic Updates…Non-Injury Accidents and Power Lines
South Lake Tahoe, CA…There is a non-injury accident on US-50 near Stateline. There is a SUV vs a big rig non-injury accident on I-80 just east of Nyack Road. There are lines down across US-50 just east of Fresh Pond. Caltrans is holding eastbound traffic at Sly Park. The line is about 7ft above the […]