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 8:44 PM EDT2012-05-24 00:44:52 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 6,460-acre Topaz Ranch Estates (TRE) Fire is 10% contained. Voluntary evacuations are still in effect.More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 7:46 PM EDT2012-05-23 23:46:09 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 is closed as crews try to clean up after a semi-truck rollover with an oil spill.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 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 >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 5:16 PM EDT2012-05-23 21:16:24 GMT
Thursday - KTVN will upgrade our translator to high definition in the Silver Springs area. If you watch us over-the-air on translator Channel 29, you'll have to have a digital ready TV or a converterMore >>
Thursday - KTVN will upgrade our translator to high definition in the Silver Springs area.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 >>
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 1:46 PM EDT2012-05-23 17:46:25 GMT
Secret Service Director Mark Sullivan has apologized for the conduct of employees caught up on a Colombia prostitution scandal. Sullivan is testifying at a Senate hearing for the first time since theMore >>
Secret Service Director Mark Sullivan has apologized for the conduct of employees caught up on a Colombia prostitution scandal.More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 8:44 PM EDT2012-05-24 00:44:52 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 6,460-acre Topaz Ranch Estates (TRE) Fire is 10% 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 >>
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 >>
Officials in south-central Idaho have opened a homicide investigation after a body found in the crawl space of a Burley motel was identified as a motel employee who went missing on May 4.More >>
Officials in south-central Idaho have opened a homicide investigation after a body found in the crawl space of a Burley motel was identified as a motel employee who went missing on May 4.More >>
Tuesday, May 22 2012 1:54 PM EDT2012-05-22 17:54:30 GMT
A California lettuce grower has expanded a recall of some bagged salads after routine sampling detected listeria contamination. No illnesses have been reported. The voluntary recall by River Ranch FreshMore >>
Various bagged salads, some sold nationwide, are being recalled because of possible listeria bacteria contamination.More >>
Nevada Highway Patrol officials say a Silver Springs man was driving a van at a very high speed before rolling it on a two-lane highway south of Fernley.More >>
Nevada Highway Patrol officials say a Silver Springs man was driving a van at a very high speed before rolling it on a two-lane highway south of Fernley.More >>
Tuesday, May 22 2012 5:32 PM EDT2012-05-22 21:32:21 GMT
A new study says the number of people killed in Nevada by guns outpaced those who died in traffic accidents in 2009. The study released Tuesday by the Washington, D.C.-based Violence Policy Center saysMore >>
A new study says the number of people killed in Nevada by guns outpaced those who died in traffic accidents in 2009.More >>
It's going to cost more to visit the Happiest Place on Earth.More >>
It's going to cost more to visit the Happiest Place on Earth.More >>
Information provided by the Washoe County Sheriff's Office
Emergency personnel have lifted evacuation orders in select areas affected by the Washoe Drive Fire.
Residents evacuated from the Rolling Hills area and the north end of Eastlake Boulevard areas are now being allowed back into their homes. These two areas are in addition to the following areas that opened back up to residents Thursday afternoon:
Callahan Ranch Road
Fawn Lane
Galena Country Estates
Montreux
Mount Rose area from Killington to Thomas Creek
St. James Village
Residents will be required to show identification before being allowed back home.
The following areas are still under evacuation:
Andrew Lane
Old Washoe City
Pleasant Valley
Citizens are reminded to please stay away from the affected areas if possible, as conditions are still unstable and fire and law enforcement teams are still working in the area. There are several downed power lines in the area as well, which can be dangerous.
Citizens in need of resources or wishing to donate may contact the Red Cross at (775) 856-1000. Citizens can call 211 or (775) 337-5800 for evacuation information.
For official information regarding the fire, citizens are encouraged to visit www.washoecounty.us and follow @washoesheriff and @washoecounty, on Twitter for the latest official information.
