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US beach stars Kloth, Nuss didn’t need the Golden State. They’re going for gold at Olympics anyway
PARIS (AP) — A South Dakota native, Taryn Kloth had never even played beach volleyball until after she graduated from Creighton as a star in the indoor version of the sport. In pursuit of a business degree, she landed at LSU without any beach skills at all. “I actually...
Free School Supplies at Community Day
Churchill County will host its annual Fallon Community Day event on August 10 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Rafter 3C Arena. This event is designed as a free, fun, family back-to-school outing that will include a barbecue, bounce house, school supplies for children in attendance, swimming at the Fallon City Pool at Oats Park, and a chance to see local first responders and their vehicles.
Stockade Canyon Fire burns over 8,000 acres near Gerlach
WASHOE COUNTY, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — The Stockade Canyon Fire near Gerlach has burned 8,500 acres as of Friday morning. There is no containment. The fire was reported 19 miles northwest of Gerlach in Washoe County around 7:15 p.m. on July 23. Authorities with Bureau of...
Incline Village Sheriff’s recent happenings
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – Washoe County Sheriff’s Office, Patrol Division, Capt. Amelia Galicia gave the Incline Village Crystal Bay Citizens Advisory Board an update at its recent meeting. Galicia was initially assigned to just the Incline Village area as the Incline Village captain. “However since some retirements have...
Cruisers Academy offers healing power through sailing
TAHOE CITY, Calif. – Eight years ago Capt. Brady Trautman and his brother were hiring crew to cross the Atlantic Ocean to Brazil from Cape Town, South Africa, when Capt. Alex Blue came aboard. “We have been together ever since,” Trautman said. “We’ve lived together since the day we...
Laughs and views: Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival entertains crowd with comedy
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – As the sun sets at Lake Tahoe’s Sand Harbor State Park on Friday, July 12, Shakespeare enthusiasts wait patiently to watch the opening night at Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival. Laughs can still be heard from the beach, while festival crew members work furiously to...
July 26, 1894: Pregnant woman shoots, kills Nevada state senator
A version of this article originally appeared in the Reno Gazette Journal on April 1, 1990. Born in England in 1864, Alice Marion Hartley was the central figure in one of Reno's most sensational scandals in the summer of 1894. She also was among the first women to be incarcerated in the Nevada...
Former Chief Information Security Officer for the US Department of Homeland Security, Kenneth Bible, has joined Crytica Security’s Board of Directors
RENO, Nev.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 25, 2024-- Crytica Security, based in Reno, Nevada, is pleased to announce that Kenneth “Ken” Bible, the recently retired Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for the US Department of Homeland Security, has been elected to the company’s board of directors to serve for a two-year term. As a director, Mr. Bible will play a key role in steering the company’s vision and growth in the early detection of malware embedded in Internet of Things (IOT) devices and associated Operational Technologies (OT) deployed within public utility and mission critical systems. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240725457316/en/ Kenneth Bible joins Crytica Security’s Board of Directors. (Photo: Business Wire)
Jamie Lin Wilson performing at Piper's Opera House in Virginia City
VIRGINIA CITY, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — Jamie Lin Wilson joined Fox 11's Madison Macay to preview her performance at Piper's Opera House in Virginia City on Saturday, July 27. You can find more information about her performance here.
Henderson Master-Planned Community Gets New Casino
Homes and businesses are still under construction in the Cadence master-planned community in Henderson. And now, Boyd Gaming has announced plans to build a brand-new casino on the site of the Jokers Wild Casino. Boyd Gaming Getting Ready To Build New Casino In Henderson. Jokers Wild Casino at 920 North...
Drivers possible medical episode leads to crash near Tropicana, Pecos
Las Vegas (KSNV) — An east valley crash involving two cars is causing some delays for motorists Friday afternoon. According to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, the incident occurred just before 1:30 p.m. near the intersection of Tropicana Avenue and Pecos Road. Police say one of the vehicles...
Children of Sparks couple found dead on vacation in Mexico may never get answers
Walking into a Reno wrestling match to cheer on their daughter Sammy, Nick and Lindsay Jordan were hard to miss. The couple wore orange plaid and green pinstriped track suits to cheer on their 12-year-old, who proudly wore a matching ensemble. ...
Two horses in Southern Nevada die after contracting West Nile virus
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — State officials are urging people to have their horses vaccinated after two horses in Southern Nevada contracted the West Nile virus and were put down. The Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA) said the two horses in Clark and Nye counties had to be euthanized because their conditions did not improve with treatment.
George Santos ‘shadow treasurer’ accused of wire fraud by GOP super PAC
A conservative political treasurer associated with former Rep. George Santos’s (R-N.Y.) campaign was accused of wire fraud by a GOP super PAC in Nevada, according to a Justice Department complaint. The Conservative Nevada Leadership PAC (CNLP) demanded the Justice Department investigate Thomas Datwyler, who has headed up the financial operations of dozens of Republican candidates…
Legionnaires’ disease investigation underway at Las Vegas casino, hotel
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - The Southern Nevada Health District said they are investigating two travel-associated cases of Legionnaires’ disease in guests who stayed at Caesars Palace Hotel and Casino. The health district said during the last six month in two instances, individuals were diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease shortly...
Animal Foundation looking for kitten foster homes, waives fees for nearly 300 animals
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - The Animal Foundation has too many kittens and they are putting out a call for foster homes. The shelter put a call out on social media saying it took in 45 kittens in the last three days. They say foster commitments typically range from two to eight weeks.
Fire damages eight townhomes in Northwest Reno
A structure fire broke out this afternoon around 2 p.m. in the area of McCarran Boulevard and West 7th Street in Northwest Reno, causing damage to multiple townhomes, and closing down lanes of North McCarran Boulevard. Firefighters responded to the scene with 16 different apparatus and a crew of 54...
Washoe County's new superintendent faces teacher shortage as school nears
RENO, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — With three weeks until school starts for the Washoe County School District (WCSD), and three weeks since the district's new superintendent officially started in his role, it's a busy time for the district as well as for students and families. Before...
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