Reno News

Officials Say Power Lines Likely Caused Nevada Fire

Fire investigators in Reno say arcing power lines likely caused the wind-fueled wildfire that destroyed 15 homes and damaged at least 40 more. Reno Fire Chief Mike Hernandez says the 2,000-acre fire is now 65 percent contained. He expects that …

More Storm Drain Covers Stolen in Nevada City

Authorities in Reno say more manhole covers and storm drain grates have been reported stolen, this time from a different neighborhood. More than 40 storm grates have been stolen from the Somersett area since August. According to the Reno Gazette-Journal …