Two of the top firefighting teams in the nation led the attack from the air and the ground Wednesday in fire-plagued Nevada, where scores of wildland blazes continued to burn across more than 140,000 acres from the Sierra to the Utah state line.
Two smoking ban initiatives will be on November ballot. Backers of one initiative say they will use Surgeon General's study on second hand smoke to get their ballot question passed.
High winds have caused the Virginia fire to flare back up.
Weather started the current rash of fires that has blackened more than 125 square miles across northern Nevada and weather may help crews in their battle against the flames.
The amount of land scorched by several fires has exceeded 100,000 acres as firefighters battle to gain the upper hand.
Nevada will receive federal grants for select wildfire fighting.
The Reno judge shot by a sniper two weeks ago says he's on the mend.
When the thousands of firefighters aren't working the lines, they need a place to refuel and get rest for the next day of battling the flames.
Governor Kenny Guinn issued a proclamation declaring a state of emergency for the State of Nevada Tuesday.
Governor Guinn declared a state of emergency today as state and federal crews put practically every available piece of equipment on the fire lines to combat dozens of lightning-sparked fires that have burned 125 square miles of Nevada.
An update on the evacuations ordered in Susanville and Moundhouse.
A man wanted in connection with the attempted robbery that resulted in flames on Sunday was arrested Monday for trying to rob a local fast-food joint.
A teenage boy shot and killed a young woman on Friday night and could face adult charges.
A new casino and resort hotel might be coming to Sparks. Its been proposed as part of the "Legends at Sparks Marina" retail and entertainment project
More than a dozen lightning-caused wildfires are burning tens of thousands of acres of northern Nevada this evening.
West Nile Virus activity haps picked up in northern Nevada.
A reno priest is on leave while an investigation of sexual misconduct is conducted.
Fire crews are fighting several blazes in northern Nevada.
A California man was killed when he was swept down a waterfall on Lake Tahoe's west shore.
The identity of the body found Saturday morning has been released.
Several brush fires are burning across Northern Nevada
An attempted armed robbery left a Reno business partially charred on Sunday, and police continue to search for the suspect.
New evidence has been found in Darren Mack's townhouse...that could link him to the murder of his ex-wife and the shooting of Judge Chuck Weller. But prosecutors are still on the fence...and have not yet decided whether or not to seek the death penalty.
The Washoe County Sheriff's office is investigating the discovery of a dead body found earlier Saturday morning.
New owners have big plans for a big Reno hotel.
