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13-year-old Pocatello girl drowns in Bear Lake
A 13-year-old Pocatello girl drowned in Bear Lake on Saturday, authorities said. The incident began to unfold around 6 p.m. when the Bear Lake County Sheriff’s Office received multiple 911 calls that the girl was missing on the East Shore of Bear Lake. Sheriff’s Office marine deputies with boats were in the area within minutes and located the girl unconscious and not breathing in the water. She was immediately turned...
Suspect arrested for deadly hit-and-run crash near Las Vegas Strip
UPDATE, July 22 | A suspect has been arrested in connection with a deadly hit-and-run crash near the Las Vegas Strip. Officers found Rigoberto Osorio, 48, and took him into custody, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police said in a news release early Monday morning. Jail records indicate Osorio is facing charges...
Reno Drops Second Straight to Tacoma in 4-3 Loss
Tacoma, Washington. – The Reno Aces (14-5, 49-45) fell short to the Tacoma Rainiers (10-10, 53-42) in a 4-3 walk-off defeat on Saturday night at Cheney Stadium. Adrian Del Castillo led the offense charge, collecting three hits and driving in Sergio Alcantara to put the Aces up 3-0 in the fourth. The backstop continues his success in 2024, leading the Pacific Coast League in total bases (209), OPS (1.005), doubles (32), and extra-base hits (55).
UFC on ESPN 60 video: Steve Garcia drops, then pummels Seungwoo Choi for 96-second TKO
Steve Garcia made the most of his unexpected UFC on ESPN 60 co-main event opportunity. Originally scheduled for the main card, Garcia (16-5 MMA, 5-2 UFC) vs. Seungwoo Choi (11-7 MMA, 4-6 UFC) slid into the co-headliner when Brad Tavares vs. Jun Yong Park was canceled after Friday’s weigh-ins. A little over 24 hours later, Garcia capitalized on the opportunity when he finished Choi with strikes at 1:36 of Round 1. The featherweight bout took place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
Reno Fire Department and volunteers join forces for water rescue training
The Reno Fire Department teamed up with volunteers for a Swift Water Awareness training Saturday morning. The Technical Large Animal Rescue team known as LRTC is a volunteer group that respond to incidents throughout North-Western Nevada, mostly to wild mustang calls around the Virginia Range. The all-volunteer group responds to nearly 550 urgent calls per year across five counties. LRTC team members were taught shore-based rescue techniques that could be used should a team member accidentally fall in to fast moving water. LRTC Supervisor, Willis Lamm, says trainings like these are crucial to keep skills sharp.
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