Fire crews are trying to extinguish a blaze on the shore of Snow Lake above Cascade Lake in Desolation Wilderness. A call came in about 4:30pm Sept. 24 of a large plume of smoke in that area. First report is that a half acre had burned. However, with the timber in the area it has […]
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By Trevon Milliad, Las Vegas Review-Journal Every kindergartner in Nevada public schools now has a college savings account with a $50 balance. The Nevada state treasurer’s office opened these 35,000 accounts and made the $1.8 million in deposits using no taxpayer money, repeating what it did last year for that kindergarten class of about the […]
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By Lisa Levin, Benzinga Vail Resorts reported a wider fiscal fourth-quarter loss. However, the company reported better-than-expected quarterly revenue. The Broomfield, Colo.-based company posted a quarterly loss of $75.4 million, or $2.08 per share, versus a year-ago loss of $59.9 million, or $1.67 per share. The recent quarter results included a debt-extinguishment loss of $10.8 […]
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A man used a crow bar to force his way into Mi Pueblo Market in South Lake Tahoe, taking an undisclosed amount of cash. The burglary at the Pioneer Trail business occurred Sept. 21 at 2:19am. Officers say the suspect stole coins, phone cards and cash. The suspect is described as a white or Hispanic male […]
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By Kathryn Reed South Tahoe Refuse is working on ways to be compliant with the California mandate that by 2020 75 percent of what it collects must be diverted from the landfill. This means looking at different bins for recyclables and then possibly retrofitting trucks to make this work, as well as expanding what the […]
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Updated 8pm: The number of structures lost in the King Fire is now at 12. One other sustained damage, while another 57 outbuildings are gone. A red flag warning is in effect until Sept. 24 at 8pm. This means high winds and low relative humidity. The fire is 35 percent contained, with 89,574 acres burned. Most […]
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A motorcyclist refused treatment Tuesday after striking the side of an extended cab pickup in South Lake Tahoe. Both eastbound lanes of Highway 50 were blocked about 1pm Sept. 23 in front of the Pine Cone center. Neither man involved in the accident wanted to comment. An officer said the motorcyclist had been splitting lanes. […]
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By Associated Press RENO — Forecasters say severe drought or worse will continue into next year across much of the West, including parts of western Utah, most of Nevada and practically all of California. Below-normal precipitation and normal or above-normal temperatures are forecast in the week ahead, according to the National Weather Service, and experts […]
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Publisher’s note: Lake Tahoe News asked both candidates running to the South Tahoe Public Utility District seat being vacated by Eric Schafer the same questions. Duane Wallace’s opponent did not answer the questions. Name: Duane Wallace Profession/work experience: I’m a businessman. At age 21 I opened the Happy Steak Restaurant at the Y. I opened […]
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Updated 1:25pm: Crews are gaining on the massive King Fire in the Eldorado National Forest that officials say was started by an arsonist Sept.13, however the change is weather could hamper efforts. It is at 18 percent containment, with 87,592 acres charred. For Monday the most significant activity is expected to be on the north […]
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