The following people will receive awards due to their heroism, professionalism, and commitment to our community. They have each gone “above and beyond” and will be recognized by Sheriff Michael Haley at the Board of County Commissioner’s Chambers at 9th & Wells, January 20 at 6:00pm. BRONZE STAR – Given to those who distinguish themselves […]
Washoe County Regional Animal Services Manager Mitch Schneider was awarded the national Henry Bergh Leadership Award from the No Kill Advocacy Center. The award, named after the founder of the first Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) in the United States, recognizes outstanding leadership in the quest to end the killing of […]
After interviewing 12 candidates in an open meeting, Washoe County Commissioners unanimously selected Greg Brower to fill the District 3 State Senate vacancy left by retired Senator Bill Raggio. Mr. Brower’s letter of interest stated that he has a, “desire to serve the people of Washoe County and the State of Nevada.” He has served […]
Washington, DC..The House passed a resolution repealing the Obama Health Care legislation. It was largely a symbolic vote as the Democratically controlled Senate will most likely vote down the repeal along party lines just as the vote today was along party lines in the House. House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) today delivered the following speech […]
Kings Beach, CA…CHP Truckee is reporting a vehicle vs a building in Kings Beach. The accident is being reported at SR-28 and Coon Street.
Auburn, CA…CHP If you are heading down I-80 this we thought you might want to be aware of an incident in the Auburn area. Auburn is reporting the #3 lane blocked by a transit bus that caught fire. The reporting party saw the bus pulling to the right side of the roadway with flames coming […]
Lake Tahoe, CA/NV…A lake wind advisory for Lake Tahoe remains in effect until 4am Thursday Morning. Please use caution. Wind gusts may reach 40mph. The release from the National Weather Service is below A LAKE WIND ADVISORY FOR LAKE TAHOE REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST THURSDAY. * WINDS: WEST WINDS DECREASING TO 10 […]
South Lake Tahoe, CA….Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph. Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind around 5 mph. Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. […]
Lake Tahoe Area…Now that all the crowds have headed back home after MLK weekend it’s a great time to head out to the slopes and enjoy the great weather and snow. Be Safe & Stay in bounds! Squaw Valley is reporting 33-116″ of snow. Sierra at Tahoe is reporting 45-119″ of snow. Mt. Rose has […]
Kings Beach, CA…It is Snow, Sun and Sand in Kings Beach today. The National Weather service is projecting a high of 50 degrees but we observed 55 in the shade. What a gorgeous day that shows the many sides of the Lake Tahoe area. People were actually out enjoying the beach today. There were a […]
