Weather
Avalanche Warning Issued for Lake Tahoe Area
Dangerous conditions expected until Thursday morning
Skiers Reported Missing After Castle Peak Avalanche
Nevada County Sheriff's Office responds to incident in backcountry near Truckee
Major Winter Storm Forecast to Slam Sierra Nevada, Western Nevada
Significant snowfall, hazardous conditions, and potential travel chaos expected starting Sunday night
Lifestyle
Firehouse Subs Foundation Awards $39,120 Grant to Truckee Meadows Fire
The grant will be used to purchase new structural firefighting boots for the department.
WSU Design and Construction Students Excited for New Classroom
Carpenter Hall's Classroom 212 gets major upgrade thanks to donor funding
5 Nevada Restaurants That Missed USA TODAY's Best List
While Esther's Kitchen in Las Vegas was recognized, there are many other standout eateries across the state.
Crime
Man Sentenced to Life for Brutal Murder of Wife in Reno Motel
Jack Willhoit pleaded guilty to first-degree murder for beating his wife Evelyn to death with household objects.
2 Killed in Fiery Wrong-Way Crash on US 395 Near Reno
All northbound lanes closed as authorities investigate the deadly incident.
Reno Police Release Body Cam Footage of Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting
27-year-old Michael Johnson killed after allegedly lunging at officers with a metal chain
Business
American Sheep Industry Convention Concludes in Reno
Producers and partners focused on production, markets, and policy priorities for the U.S. sheep industry.
Reno Residents Facing Higher Trash Bills as City Increases Sanitation Fees
City Council votes to raise franchise fees paid by Waste Management, leading to estimated $16.80 annual increase per household.
Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani Adds Five Litigation Partners in Nevada
New hires in Las Vegas and Reno offices bring expertise in medical malpractice, insurance coverage, and more.
Politics
Amodei Retirement Creates Vacancy in Long-Held Republican District
Nevada's Second Congressional District has been solidly Republican for 15 years, but Amodei's surprise announcement opens the door for a potential Democratic challenge.
Nevada Rep. Mark Amodei Announces Retirement After 15 Years
The 67-year-old Republican congressman has served eight terms in the House.
Nevada Approves $64 Million for Affordable Housing Expansion
Funds will kickstart development and homeownership opportunities for low and moderate-income households across the state.
