Reno, NV…Each year, more deaths occur due to flooding than from any other hazard. The next highest percentage of flood-related deaths is due to walking into or near flood waters. People underestimate the force and power of water. Many of the deaths occur in automobiles as they are swept downstream. Of these drownings, many are […]
Reno, NV….The Board of County Commissioners declared a State of Emergency in Washoe County, which allows the County Manager to speed up the delivery of resources required to more effectively respond to an emergency and meet the needs of the community during a time of crisis. Below is the latest information regarding an emergency meeting, sandbag […]
Reno, NV…Due to significant precipitation in the forecast the next few days, the Washoe County Community Services Department (CSD) has setup several sandbag locations within unincorporated Washoe County. Washoe County asks that all citizens stay away from standing or moving water and do not try to pass over roads where you cannot see the pavement. […]
Reno, NV….Today Tesla announced the following…”Tesla’s mission is to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy through increasingly affordable electric vehicles in addition to renewable energy generation and storage. At the heart of these products are batteries. Today at the Gigafactory, Tesla and Panasonic begin mass production of lithium-ion battery cells, which will be used […]
Reno, NV…In a remarkable interfaith gesture and a unique way to welcome 2017, various religions got together in Reno to celebrate the ringing in of the New Year at midnight in a unique and divine manner, away from the glitter of the casinos and sending a message of unity to the world. Some of the […]
Mt. Rose, NV…SAR Staff, Hasty Team, SVU, and WCSAR were requested to respond to the Mt. Rose Ski Resort and assist Mt. Rose ski patrol, NLTFPD, and TMFPD on the report of a skier that was caught in an avalanche. The subject, and one other skier, had hiked to a closed area known as the […]
Reno, NV…Shortly before 1130 am on Wednesday December 7, 2016 Washoe County School District Police dispatch reported shots fired at Proctor R. Hug High School located at 2880 Sutro Street in North Reno. When Officers arrived on scene it was discovered that a 14 year old male student was armed with at least one knife […]
Reno, NV…TACH (Traditional Association for Cultural Harmony) a non profit organization founded by Internationally renowned musician Thakur Chakrapani Singh going to present “World Music Award Night” on Dec 10th, 2016 @ 5.30PM. In this event TACH is going to present it’s 4th annual award “Award of Excellence” to an artist who are having the extra […]
Reno, NV…The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is giving their support to local men battling prostate cancer by putting away their razors and growing facial hair throughout the month of November. During the Sheriff’s Office first ever “No Shave November,” Sheriff Chuck Allen has authorized all staff to grow facial hair outside the normal Sheriff’s Office […]
Reno, NV…A multi-faith prayer service was held in Reno on November seven, the evening before the General Election of November eight. Various Christian, Muslim, Hindu, Jewish, Atheist, etc., leaders participated in this Service at South Reno United Methodist Church (SRUMC); which was open to all. Besides prayers; it included meditation, greeting one another, lighting of […]
