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The Aces reclaimed first place position after taking a combined seven-hit game one by a score of 4-1 over the Fresno Grizzlies Saturday night at Greater Nevada Field led by strong pitching and clutch offense. Christian Walker highlighted the night with his record-breaking 31st home run to claim the title of franchise single-season leader in the category.
Reno 1868 FC took home the “Donner Pass Derby” regular season series after topping rival Sacrament Republic FC 2-1 Saturday night. Reno battled from a 0-1 deficit to take the win in front of a sold out crowd at Papa Murphy’s Park.
According to Sierra Front, there is a wildland fire burning east of Washoe State Park. Multiple agencies and resources are responding. So far, the fire has burned half an acre. We have a crew on the way to the scene and will have more updates as they become available. Check back for updates.
Art Fest returns to Reno this weekend with fine art, live music, food trucks, wine tasting and even a beer garden! The festival is held downtown at the City Plaza on the Truckee River on August 19th and 20th from 10 a.m until 6 p.m.
The popular 'X-treme Ability Challenge returned to Northern Nevada on Saturday. The goal is for the community to experience how people with disabilities overcome the challenges they face.
After not having a rodeo in Virginia City for almost 25 years the city decided it was time to bring it back and hopefully bring in more tourists.
The Northern Nevada International Dragon Boat Festival unites the community in an action-packed day of racing. It’s all unfolding on Saturday August 19th on Sparks Marina.
Expect minor delays along I-80 West from the California Stateline to Farad in California. The right lane is currently closed for maintenance.
Hundreds of veterans are set to participate in the American Legion organization's annual convention parade in downtown Reno on Saturday. Virginia Street will be closed for the event--which begins at 4 p.m. near Court St. and will move north to 6th St.
Sierra Front says both directions of Kingsbury Grade have reopened.
Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong tells us that there has been a deputy-involved shooting in Carson City.
The Reno Police Department says Mr. Epler has been found safe thanks to the help of an alert citizen.
Utility work on the Highland Canal Storm Drain Project will cause road closures starting Monday. Mesa Park Road/Mae Anne Avenue will be closed from West Fourth Street to Leroy Street. Detour routes will be provided and access to properties will be maintained.
Two people were killed in a head-on collision around 1:30 a.m. It happened on Interstate 580 near Mill Street.
Storey County is working to contain a wildland fire that broke out in the Six Mile Canyon area Friday.
Thunderstorm chances increase this weekend for the valley, but not everyone will get wet, with a twenty percent chance. You can think of twenty percent as if you roll the dice, you have a two out of ten chance of getting wet.
The Aces (70-56) dropped the series against the River Cats after they fell 7-3 Friday night at Greater Nevada Field when Sacramento regained the lead in the late innings of the contest.
It has been a long time coming, but the old Park Lane Mall site is empty no more. At least, if construction equipment counts.
A car crashed into a home in east Reno, catching the vehicle and the home on fire.
It goes without saying that you can't look at the sun directly with just the naked eye and these are some of the dangers that can happen if you don't protect yourself.
The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a flash flood warning for Sierra County and Nevada County in northern California.
Courtesy: Nevada Department of TransportationExpect lane closures next week while NDOT begins installing the new Welcome to Nevada sign at the state line.
The City of Reno will be dedicating the new Space Whale in City Plaza Friday, August 18th.
A popular event that limits a person's physical abilities to show how those living with a disability overcome their challenges is returning to northern Nevada this Saturday, August 19th.
A fun and free concert to inspire those living with cancer is headlining your list of 'Things 2 Do!' this weekend in Carson City and a good old fashion rodeo is hitting the Comstock! But you have to check out a 2500 year old Chinese sport coming to life at the Sparks Marina! Here's a list of your 'Things 2 Do!'
President Donald Trump will be in Reno Wednesday, August 23rd to speak to the 99th National Convention of The American Legion, which is the nation's largest organization of wartime veterans.
Thursday afternoon the Reno Historical Resources Commission chose to recommend that office space and small retail stores to be allowed at the Betsy Caughlin Ranch House.
Sparks police are looking for a man who robbed the Dotty's Casino in Sparks late Thursday night.
83% of the sun will be blocked at it's peak which is expected at about 10:20 a.m. in the Reno area.
WASHINGTON (AP) - White House chief strategist Steve Bannon is leaving his White House post.
Nevada's Lt. Governor Mark Hutchison will not be seeking re-election in 2018.
Police say a white van drove onto a sidewalk in Barcelona, killing one person and injuring more.
A 71-year-old Reno woman has passed away after being struck by a vehicle Thursday evening.
The suspect has been arrested after a standoff lasting several hours in a residence off of Pyramid Highway.
The Aces (70-55) fell to the River Cats for the second time in the four-game set after they evened the series last night with a shutout win.
After Thursday's ruling the Nevada Department of Taxation can begin issuing distribution licensing to qualified applicants beyond just those with alcohol distribution licenses.
Thursday morning the Veterans Guest House held a women veterans roundtable to discuss sexual trauma and the treatment of women in the military
The Nevada Department of Corrections (NDOC) is preparing for the November execution of Scott Raymond Dozier.
A man has been arrested in connection to a vehicle burglary and attempted commercial burglary in Carson City.
Douglas County is recalling all of the solar eclipse glasses that were given out at the Minden library.
Two men robbed a Carson City man after a woman lured him into a trap, with the promise of sex.
Renown Health says that phone scammers are posing as Renown employees.
CBS News conducted a poll to see what Americans think the United States should do in response to North Korea's threats.
The Nevada Department of Agriculture reports that three horses tested positive for West Nile Virus.
Sparks Police say a young girl has returned home after her and her brother went missing overnight. The young boy is still missing.
A new CBS news poll looks at the attack in Charlottesville and President Trump's response.
The state of Nevada has already received $8.24 million in federal grant awards to combat the opioid epidemic, now Governor Sandoval says the state is receiving an additional $1.2 million.
A Las Vegas man pleaded guilty to using a baseball bat to rob an armored vehicle in 2012.
One person was taken to the hospital after an aircraft went down at Yerington Airport.
One year ago this month, the northern Nevada community was shocked by a fatal head-on collision.The family she left behind hold each other up every day and take steps forward.
President Donald Trump bitingly decried the rising movement to pull down monuments to Confederate icons.
The Reno Aces played host to the Sacramento River Cats at Greater Nevada Field on Wednesday night in game two of the four-game set.
Sparks Police say they are on scene of a injury crash in the area of El Rancho Drive and Prater Way.
Going to the movies and sitting in an air conditioned theater is ideal for hot summer days, but it can get expensive.
A man born with cerebral palsy had a tough go for many years. He lived in constant pain - up until fairly recently. Find out what changed and why his world is now more colorful than ever before in Health Watch.
There's a new bike-sharing service called LimeBike near Stateline that's encouraging people to take a short bike ride to get around, rather than taking your car.
The Nevada Highway Patrol is responding to an injury crash on I-80 near Mustang in Sparks.
(AP) - Trump disbands two White House business councils, amid criticism from CEOs for remarks on Charlottesville protest.
One person is dead and another arrested after a shooting at an apartment complex in Reno.
2.5 miles of southbound Interstate 11 between US 95 and Railroad Pass Casino Interchange opened at 5:00 a.m. Wednesday.
(AP) - A neo-Nazi website's publisher said Wednesday that he has "effectively been completely banned from the internet" after mocking the victim of a deadly car attack at a white nationalist rally in Virginia.
Crews are working to remove graffiti from a pillar of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC.
The South Lake Tahoe Police Department is looking for the community's feedback on having dogs in public parks, on the beach, and at certain events.
The Nevada Long Term Care Ombudsman Helpline is now active.
13 local nonprofits will be gathering at The Eddy for some fun and games while looking for potential volunteers.
Reno Police say that the bicyclist hit by a car in Reno on Monday has succumbed to his injuries.
Nevada Attorney General Laxalt signed a bipartisan letter urging Congress to confirm that local law enforcement have their traditional jurisdictions when investigating and prosecuting sex trafficking.
Elvis Presley fans in a long line are making the slow, solemn walk up the driveway of Graceland to pay their respects to the late singer on the 40th anniversary of his death.
(AP) - A federal appeals court panel has ruled that Arkansas can block Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood over videos secretly recorded by an anti-abortion group.
The Reno Aces lost a tough one to the Sacramento River Cats by a score of 7-6 in the series opener at Greater Nevada Field.
Eric Musselman announced that Wagner College guard Corey Henson will transfer to Nevada and play his senior season in 2018-19 after sitting out this season under NCAA transfer rules.
Low and moderate income homeowners in the City of Reno are able to apply for one-time funds through the program to help them fix their homes or clean up their properties.
Sierra Tap House has been at the same location near the Truckee River for 11 years, and in the past you were able to bring your dog and sit out on their patio and enjoy a drink.
It has been about 5 years since applications for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program were accepted and locals as well as Nevada state representatives are using the date to talk about the program's importance.
The Battle of the Badges Blood Drive continues Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at Greater Nevada Field.
Douglas County, Nevada is looking for locals to feature on the new website, "Douglas Diaries."
Governor Sandoval is in Silver Springs Tuesday morning and is expected to make an announcement about healthcare in the silver state.
The Black Rock Desert was covered in water as late as June this year, sparking some concerns about where the annual Burning Man event would take place.
While there is still no cure for multiple sclerosis, millions of people are finding ways to live with it. Saint Mary's Fitness Center is launching a program to help northern Nevadans better manage MS.
Hot August Nights is one of the most popular events for our area... and a great community celebration. But like many big gatherings, it brings with it - extra crime.
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office is trying to identify and find several persons of interest in a stabbing at Harrah's Lake Tahoe Hotel and Casino.
(AP) - The bell has sounded the time from Parliament's clock tower since 1859, but on Monday it's due to fall silent while repair work is carried out on the Victorian clock and the tower.
President Donald Trump returned insistently Tuesday to his assessment that "there is blame on both sides" after being roundly criticized for such comments following the deadly violence last weekend in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Fans have decided the new name for a rivalry game between Reno 1868 FC and Sacramento Republic FC.
(AP) - Five researchers will share a $500,000 medical prize for their roles in developing a groundbreaking, gene-editing tool that lets scientists alter the DNA of living cells.
Portuguese authorities say the tree that fell during a popular religious festival on the island of Madeira killed at least 12 people.
Monday night into Tuesday morning there were three separate cases of shots being fired in Sun Valley.
The Reno Aces defeated the Tacoma Rainiers Monday night by a score of 8-4 in the series finale at Cheney Stadium.
Hundreds of people came out from all over Northern Nevada and gathered in front of the Believe sign to denounce the violence of white supremacists.
One man is in the hospital after he was hit on his bicycle Monday evening. Reno Police Officers, Reno Fire, and REMSA responded to the area of Airway and Home Gardens in Reno on the report of a vehicle vs bicyclist crash.
Both of Nevada's senators gave interviews on the subject Monday, and despite their typical disagreement on other major issues, they were united in their message about this.
Thousands gathered to protest in the streets Charlottesville, Virginia Saturday, among them was 20 year-old Reno resident Peter Cvjetanovic.
Police in Las Vegas say they have made an arrest in a case stemming from a threatening note that officers found last month near the office of Republican U.S. Sen. Dean Heller.
Like many of people, Stuart Gordon with the Family Counseling Service in Reno can't seem to wrap his head around the violence happening in Charlottesville, or why hatred and racism is still so prevalent in our society.
Records from 911 calls show the Ohio driver charged with killing a woman at a white nationalist rally was previously accused of beating his mother and threatening her with a knife.
A Reno mainstay will soon stop ticking at its longtime shop on south Virginia. We take a look at the nearing closure that’s just another example of our changing city.
The Reno-Tahoe International Airport is adding several flights to its winter schedules for the upcoming ski season.
A judge decided not to sanction defendants in the Las Vegas retrial of four men accused of wielding weapons against federal land management agents to stop a round-up of anti-government figure Cliven Bundy's cattle in April 2014.
The Nevada Department of Wildlife says they've been fielding calls about coyotes recently. They say one of the most common concerns is about the safety of your pets.
Work on the Glendale Avenue Reconstruction Project is about a half way done. And starting Monday, some Interstate 580 ramp closures and surface street lane shifts will take effect.
Dramatic dash cam video from early August shows NHP troopers working a crash on the side of I-80 when a speeding car rammed into the back of their parked patrol car.
Saint Mary's Health Network has teamed up with Washoe County Human Services Agency, to support local students with a school supply drive.
Happening between 11 p.m. Sunday and 2 a.m. Monday, the quakes ranged from 2.5 and 3.1 magnitude.
Crews are responding to a wildland fire in the area of Chickadee and Hungry Valley in Reno.
With over 500 parking spaces at Sand Harbor, not everyone gets to enjoy the beach, especially on a nice summer day.
The Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District (TMFPD) rescued two people after their vehicle went into Washoe Lake.
Virginia state police said one of their agency's helicopters crashed Saturday outside Charlottesville, killing two troopers.
Now that the event has ended the Reno Police Department released their final statistics.
Hot August Nights has come to an end and this year's winners have been announced.
The first ever Bowers Mansion kids triathlon was held on Saturday. The course included swimming, biking and running on a closed course within the park.
After a three year break, the Nevada Humane Society held its 'Walk for Animals' fundraiser at the Sparks Marina on Saturday.
CBS says Anthony Scaramucci will be a guest on Stephen Colbert's late-night show next week. The former White House communications director lost his job with President Donald Trump's administration July 31, after only 11 days in the job.
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