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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

Sheriff’s Detectives Arrest a Male for Embezzling Thousands of Dollars from an Incline Village Family

Sheriff’s Detectives Arrest a Male for Embezzling Thousands of Dollars from an Incline Village Family

The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Detectives Division has been investigating an Incline Village resident, Eric Hosmer, for numerous counts of theft. Hosmer was hired as a groundskeeper by an Incline Village resident who owns multiple properties in the community. Hosmer was submitting fraudulent invoices to the accounting firm of the victim for payment. On March […]

J3 Junior Olympic Weekend At Squaw Valley

J3 Junior Olympic Weekend At Squaw Valley

Squaw Valley, USA…The Olympic Spirit is back in Squaw Valley this weekend. The best 13-15 year old skiers in the Western United States are here and ready to show the ski world their skills. They will race on some of the same terrain Olympians of yore did. Today these young men and women barreled down […]

President Obama Speaks on Japan Tragedy

President Obama Speaks on Japan Tragedy

Having just returned from the Japanese Embassy where he wrote a message in a condolence book for victims, the President spoke at the White House on the tragic events in Japan. He made clear that the American government is helping in any way it can, is working for the safety of Americans in the country, […]

Washoe County Provides Clarification on Relationship with District Court

Washoe County Provides Clarification on Relationship with District Court

As the result of numerous media inquiries Washoe County has received about the reporting relationship between Washoe County government and the District Court, below is information to clarify this issue: Is the Washoe County District Court under the jurisdiction of Washoe County government? No. All District Courts (regardless of where they physically conduct business) are […]

Snow On The Way Again

Snow On The Way Again

Incline Village, NV…Another round of storms rolls in tonight with 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Southwest wind between 5 and 10 mph. Friday: Snow, mainly after 11am. High near 42. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to between 20 and 25 […]