People who live in Washoe County are getting robocalls about updating the county's emergency database.

The Nevada Highway Patrol is getting ready to implement a system designed to offer alerts about traffic problems using social media. The system will use Facebook, Twitter and Nixle, a public service social media tool.

One of Reno's most popular disc jockeys from the '80s and '90s has died.

Friday, December 28 was the last day of operation for Reno's downtown post office, which had been open 78 years.

Cold and clear for Friday.

Two young boys have been kidnapped, and their mother hopes residents in Reno and Lake Tahoe will keep their eyes open for the two boys.

Forestdale Road in Hope Valley southwest of Gardnerville is closed to snowmobiles.

Wintry weather brought a lot of accidents to Nevada roadways. The NHP says many could be avoided by following a few simple steps.

The Nevada Highway Patrol has responded to more than 100 crashes and spinouts on Northern Nevada roads in the past two days. That's why troopers are urging drivers to give themselves more time during the morning commute, when conditions are as icy as they have been this week.

Area resorts are filling up for the last week of the year thanks in part to a good amount of snow in the Sierra.

If lawmakers do not reach an agreement on extension of federal benefits, 25,000 Nevadans who collect federal unemployment insurance may lose their benefits.

Sparks Police investigators say the driver involved in a fatal pedestrian accident identified himself to police officers.

The next couple of days will be some of the busiest of the year for Reno Tahoe International Airport. Many passengers are coming into the area for skiing or New Years. Others are leaving from home after the Christmas Holiday.

Part of downtown Reno will be closed to traffic Monday night to make way for New Year's Eve festivities.

Avalanches are usually rare, but they've already claimed two lives in Sierra Nevada. Often times, skiers and snowboarders are ill-prepared for avalanches.

Highway patrol officials say they've counted 92 crashes and dozens of spin-outs in northern Nevada amid wintery weather in the past day.

34 today and 16 Friday morning.

The Nevada Humane Society is hoping to find homes for 161 animals by the end of Jan. 1 to meet its goal in the final week of its holiday pet adoption drive.

Fire crews have knocked down an early morning fire at a home in the Stead area.

At the Summit Mall, stores are trying to lure shoppers in with after Christmas deals. Many stores offering anywhere from 15%-75% off.

Christmas is barely over, but many can't wait for the next chore--taking down and disposing of the tree.

The Reno Bighorns hosted a holiday basketball camp for kids Wednesday.

Taxable sales in Nevada rose 4.3 percent in October over the same month last year, marking the 28th consecutive month of modest gains.

A massive crowd is expected for New Years Eve at Stateline, and the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is getting ready.

The day after Christmas is a messy day on Northern Nevada roads.