Winter storms are an expected occurrence in the month from December through March and these past few months the entire country has been hit with severe winter weather, including in Northern Nevada. A storm hit the northern part of the state late New Year’s Eve, as icy weather conditions and cold weather continued for…
Pedestrian deaths have been on the rise statewide over the past few years, but Reno has seen another disturbing trend with pedestrian deaths— a rise in homeless pedestrian deaths. Reno Police Lieutenant Michael Browett called this increase in deaths “new, odd, and disturbing”. There were seven pedestrian deaths in Reno in 2022, an increase…
As we enter the final weeks of 2022, Clark County continues to see a surge in traffic fatalities, despite this number trending lower statewide. Though October, Las Vegas and the surrounding Henderson area saw 201 traffic-related deaths and 186 fatal crashes. In comparison to the first ten months of 2021, the death total is…
Labor Day marked the unofficial end of summer, and the Fall season is upon us. Changing seasons means changing weather and road conditions, so it is important to stay mindful and ensure you adjust your driving to the appropriate season. Leaves and Foliage on the Road The fall weather is usually marked by the…
El drive-thru de comida rápida es una conveniencia acogida favorablemente por muchos nevadenses. En los días de nieve en las ciudades del norte de Nevada de Reno, Sparks, Elko y Carson City, brinda a los conductores la oportunidad de comer algo sin abandonar la comodidad de su propio automóvil. (En Las Vegas, permanecer en…
On October 29th, at least 153 people died and 82 injured after being crushed in a crowd during Halloween festivities in Seoul, South Korea with the death toll continuing to rise. South Korean officials have stated that most victims were in their 20s, and two of the victims have been identified as American. The…
Northern Nevada is home to several automobile exhibition and motor events, including Hot August Nights and the Street Vibrations. However, over the past few years, Northern Nevadans have since an increase in another type of automobile exhibition—Sideshows. Sideshows are held illegally on public roads and highways where large groups of people often come to…
Bears are no strangers to Northern Nevada and every year during the summer and fall months, bears are especially active as they prepare to hibernate. Considering they are more active during this time; they often cross roadways putting themselves and motorists at risk. As of mid-September, nineteen bears have been killed on Nevada highways…
A lot of motorcycles made their way to the Tahoe, Virginia City, and the Downtown Reno area last weekend for the annual, week-long, street vibration festival. This annual tradition has brought more than fifty-thousand motorcyclists to Northern Nevada for more than fifty years. As exciting as this event can be, it is important that…
Traumatic Brian Injury (TBI) can occur when the brain is impacted internally because of whiplash or when something outside the body hits the head with significant force. TBI can also occur from bullet or shrapnel penetrating the brain. TBI is common in the aftermath of serious car accidents and often result in a loss…