Thursday, May 24 2012 2:58 AM EDT2012-05-24 06:58:14 GMT
Adam Rasmussen Channel 2 News A 21-year-old soldier returned home Wednesday night, six months after nearly being killed in Afghanistan. In November, Pfc. Enrico Flores was in a vehicle when it hitMore >>
After being nearly killed in Afghanistan six months ago, a soldier returned home to Reno for the first time.More >>
Thursday, May 24 2012 2:11 AM EDT2012-05-24 06:11:56 GMT
Nevada Release 5/23/2012 MESA, Ariz. – University of Nevada (32-23) junior Carlos Escobar hit a walk-off home run in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Wolf Pack a 4-3 victory over LouisianaMore >>
Escobar hit a walk-off home run in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Wolf Pack a 4-3 victory over Louisiana TechMore >>
Thursday, May 24 2012 2:08 AM EDT2012-05-24 06:08:34 GMT
Aces Release 5/23/2012 RENO, Nev.—Ryan Wheeler went 4-for-4 at the plate for Reno, but the New Orleans Zephyrs edged the Aces, 4-2, Wednesday night at Aces Ballpark. Arizona Diamondbacks topMore >>
Arizona Diamondbacks top prospect Trevor Bauer took a no decision.More >>
Thursday, May 24 2012 1:52 AM EDT2012-05-24 05:52:19 GMT
Authorities are looking for a suspect in a shooting in Wadsworth Wednesday night. The Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribal Police say it happened around 8 p.m. on the 100 block of Rabbit Circle. Police say theMore >>
The Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribal Police say it happened around 8 p.m. on the 100 block of Rabbit Circle.More >>
Thursday, May 24 2012 12:47 AM EDT2012-05-24 04:47:56 GMT
Kellene Stockwell Channel 2 News One lane of Interstate 80 west in Sparks is currently closed as crews try to clean up after a semi-truck rollover. The truck is on its side located on I-80 westMore >>
One lane of Interstate 80 west in Sparks was closed as crews cleaned up after a semi-truck rollover with an oil spill.More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 10:33 PM EDT2012-05-24 02:33:29 GMT
Arianna Bennett Channel 2 News Mark Coates, of Reno, has had his share of challenges. He has cerebral palsy and mental disabilities, which make it hard for him to do a lot of things. But that is notMore >>
A Reno man is overcoming challenges to pursue his dream of conducting the Mormon Tabernacle Choir.More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 9:33 PM EDT2012-05-24 01:33:56 GMT
The Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch Center confirms a brushfire is burning in Topaz Ranch Estates. When we talked to dispatchers they could only confirm a fire is burning and threatening structuresMore >>
The 7,000-acre Topaz Ranch Estates (TRE) Fire is now 15% contained. Voluntary evacuations are still in effect. More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 8:50 PM EDT2012-05-24 00:50:53 GMT
Kristen Remington Channel 2 News Some homeowners believe you have to invest big bucks into your house in order to improve your home value. According to our Money Watch Q & A guest, that is not alwaysMore >>
Find out how to improve your home value in our Money Watch Q & A segment.More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 7:09 PM EDT2012-05-23 23:09:16 GMT
Chris Ciarlo Channel 2 News The TRE fire is a reminder just how dry it is out there and because conditions are ripe for a catastrophic fire we're seeing more and more bans on open burning. TheMore >>
The Cities of Sparks and Reno, along with the rest of the Truckee Meadows have announced a ban on open burning this summer.
Wednesday, May 23 2012 7:02 PM EDT2012-05-23 23:02:53 GMT
Michael Wolfe Channel 2 News Reno police are looking for several suspects who broke into vehicles and homes while their owners are in church. Since early last month - investigators say the suspectsMore >>
Reno police are looking for several suspects who broke into vehicles and homes while their owners are in church.
Wednesday, May 23 2012 9:33 PM EDT2012-05-24 01:33:56 GMT
The Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch Center confirms a brushfire is burning in Topaz Ranch Estates. When we talked to dispatchers they could only confirm a fire is burning and threatening structuresMore >>
The 7,000-acre Topaz Ranch Estates (TRE) Fire is now 15% contained. Voluntary evacuations are still in effect. More >>
Tuesday, May 22 2012 8:56 PM EDT2012-05-23 00:56:18 GMT
Arianna Bennett Channel 2 News El Dorado County Sheriff's deputies recovered the body of a missing skydiver from Lake Tahoe Tuesday morning. Deputies say three men were skydiving out of a helicopterMore >>
El Dorado County Sheriff's deputies recovered the body of a missing skydiver from Lake Tahoe Tuesday morning.More >>
Washoe County authorities have identified two people killed in a weekend house fire that's being investigated as a homicide. Deputies say 57-year-old Pamela Grund and 61-year-old Harry Grund were foundMore >>
The Washoe County Sheriff's Office has identified the bodies found in a home in Spanish Springs last weekend. More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 2:05 PM EDT2012-05-23 18:05:26 GMT
From FEMA: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has declared the Topaz Ranch Estates (TRE) Fire a major disaster. This decision makes the region eligible for assistance in the mitigation, management,More >>
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has declared the Topaz Ranch Estates (TRE) Fire a major disaster.More >>
State film industry officials are steaming after two television ads shot recently for the New Mexico departments of tourism and transportation were produced by California-based directors.More >>
State film industry officials are steaming after two television ads shot recently for the New Mexico departments of tourism and transportation were produced by California-based directors.More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 5:17 PM EDT2012-05-23 21:17:35 GMT
John Potter Channel 2 News If you ever wondered how big of a threat cyber-crime really is, you should hear what David Gustafson says. He's the Chief Information Officer for the State of Nevada. He toldMore >>
Leaders came together at Circus-Circus Reno to brainstorm, inform and share what they know about an ever-increasing threat.More >>
Tuesday, May 22 2012 9:00 PM EDT2012-05-23 01:00:27 GMT
Kristen Remington Channel 2 News Lucia Eve Ferrato is a happy and healthy baby. She has a sparkle in her eyes and not a worry in the world – as it should be. The three month old has no idea what herMore >>
A mother who cannot breast feed has been given an incredible gift from her best friend. Morgan Gottier is Someone 2 Know.More >>
Tuesday, May 22 2012 7:23 PM EDT2012-05-22 23:23:51 GMT
Chris Ciarlo Channel 2 News Governor Brian Sandoval and Lieutenant Governor Brian Krolicki kicked off their tour of Nevada Tuesday at Pyramid Lake. Their tour of Pyramid Lake is part of the DiscoverMore >>
Governor Brian Sandoval and Lieutenant Governor Brian Krolicki kicked off their tour of Nevada Tuesday at Pyramid Lake.More >>
Thursday, May 24 2012 12:47 AM EDT2012-05-24 04:47:56 GMT
Kellene Stockwell Channel 2 News One lane of Interstate 80 west in Sparks is currently closed as crews try to clean up after a semi-truck rollover. The truck is on its side located on I-80 westMore >>
One lane of Interstate 80 west in Sparks was closed as crews cleaned up after a semi-truck rollover with an oil spill.More >>
Washoe County authorities have identified two people killed in a weekend house fire that's being investigated as a homicide.More >>
Washoe County authorities have identified two people killed in a weekend house fire that's being investigated as a homicide.More >>
From Washoe County:
In just under a week after the tragic accident at the National Championship Air Races, the Washoe County Medical Examiner's Office completed positive scientific identifications and examinations of eleven victims dying as a result of the incident.
Washoe County's Chief Medical Examiner and Coroner, Dr. Ellen Clark, says, "With a small staff working round-the-clock, the Reno office did an amazing job of identifying the bodies, communicating with families, and preparing victims for release back to families. In doing so we remained strongly committed to providing personal care and assistance to the deceased and theses grief stricken families."
On Friday, September 16, 2011, veteran Air Races pilot Jimmy Leeward's P-51 Mustang crashed on the tarmac killing eleven persons, including the pilot. Nearly sixty other spectators suffered injuries in the accident.
Clark indicates that the Medical Examiner used fingerprints, forensic odontology, medical x-ray evaluation and DNA technology to identify the victims and expediently release them back to families. The Medical Examiner's Office did the identification work locally with the help of the Washoe County Sheriff's Crime Lab, which rapidly processed the DNA materials, a Reno based forensic dentist, who began dental examinations the weekend of the crash, and the special processing unit of the FBI, which assisted with fingerprint comparisons.
"There was an extraordinary community and regional response to the accident. Much of the response was facilitated through locally managed emergency preparedness programs and regional trainings for mass casualty and fatality response", says Clark. "There are so many agencies to be thanked and commended."
Among departments that assisted with case investigation, and victim recovery and examinations are the Washoe County Sheriff's Office Forensic Investigations Section and DNA Laboratory, Douglas County Sheriff's Office, Reno Police Department, Nevada Department of Public Safety Investigations Division, Nevada Highway Patrol, Washoe County's Medical Reserve Corp, Clark County's Coroner's Office, and the Washoe County Citizen Emergency Response Team.
For further information on the Medical Examiner, please visit the department's website at http://www.washoecounty.us/coroner .
