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South Tahoe High School beats Sparks
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 03/22/2012 - 5:06pmBehind the arm of sophomore pitcher Hannah Neiger, the Vikings beat Sparks 22-11 with six strikeouts in two innings for Neiger. She was 3-5 at the plate, scoring three runs and three RBIs.Also cont...
Fishing report for March 21-27
Submitted by Don Quilici on Tue, 03/20/2012 - 4:28pm
Here is this week's fishing report covering rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California, the Sierra and Southern Oregon. This report is for the week of March 21-27.
AAA: Gas prices soar 15 cents in Northern California and Nevada
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 02/15/2012 - 4:57amThe February survey from AAA shows pump prices throughout Northern California and Nevada has soared by an average of 15 cents a gallon over last month.
In Northern California the average for a gallon of regular unleaded is $3.83; the average price in Nevada for is $3.51.
Northern Nevada gaming win up
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 02/09/2012 - 10:34amRENO - The gaming win in Washoe County in December was up 10.2 percent from a year ago. Reno was up 11.8 percent, Sparks was up 7.75 percent, North Lake Tahoe was up 4.5 percent and the rest of the...
LIVE: South Tahoe vs Sparks boys' basketball
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/03/2012 - 7:05pmJoe Proudman and Tim Parsons broadcast South Tahoe vs. Sparks boys' basketball game live from the Blue Gym at South Tahoe High School. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. If you want to get in on ...
Proud to Say: Whittell girls lose key player
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 01/27/2012 - 4:22pmPrior to Tuesday's home game against Sparks, Whittell girls' basketball head coach Tom Esposito felt that his team was turning a corner in their play, but on Thursday he said, "We didn't know what ...
South Tahoe wrestling dominates
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 01/27/2012 - 4:16pmIt was their one and only home match of the year, and they made the most of it. The South Tahoe wrestling team easily handled both Sparks and El Dorado on Wednesday in South Lake."I thought we w...
Solar storm sparks dazzling northern lights
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 5:24pmSTOCKHOLM (AP) - A storm from the broiling sun turned the chilly northernmost skies of Earth into an ever-changing and awe-provoking art show of northern lights on Tuesday.Even experienced starg...
South Tahoe wrestling results
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 6:00am2010 Sparks InvitationalNatomas High School, Sacramento, Calif. Dec. 2932 Teams Competing from CaliforniaSouth Tahoe 8th Place FinishIndividual Results - South Tahoe120 - Robert Hook (10) 0 - 2126 ...
Truckee man part of U.S. Standup Paddleboard Team
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/16/2012 - 11:39amBy Sparks Tribune. COSTA MESA — Truckee resident Jay Wild has been selected as a member of the United States Standup Paddleboard Team in the ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../truckee-man-part-of-u-s-standu...
Truckee man part of U.S. Standup Paddleboard Team
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 01/15/2012 - 11:46amBy Sparks Tribune. COSTA MESA — Truckee resident Jay Wild has been selected as a member of the United States Standup Paddleboard Team in the upcoming World Championship in Miraflores, Peru, Feb. 20 th...
Kate McGee joins KUNR as Northern Nevada radio broadcast journalist
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 01/10/2012 - 11:34am
RENO, Nev. – Kate McGee has joined 88.7 FM KUNR – Reno Public Radio – as a broadcast journalist, coming to northern Nevada from the East Coast. She recently graduated from Fordham University in the Bronx, N.Y., with a dual bachelor's degree in American studies and history. She started her public radio career at Fordham’s WFUV Radio as a reporter, anchor and producer, where she covered everything from Mayor Mike Bloomberg to stickball tournaments.
South Tahoe Boys beat Fernley
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/07/2012 - 11:04amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (TDT) - The Vikings are undefeated in 2012, chopping down three quality opponents in Fallon, Sparks and on Friday night Fernley 61-47 in South Tahoe. The Vikings did it beh...
UPDATE: Douglas County fugitive found at Carson City motel
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 1:13pm
UPDATE: From the Douglas County Sheriff's Office: Fleeing felon Victor Mora Jr. was captured Wednesday night at the Carson City Inn Motel in Carson City. Mora Jr. was captured by Douglas County Investigator Investigator Nadine Chrzanowski after receiving an anonymous tip regarding his whereabouts.
Mora Jr. is currently in custody at the DCSO Minden Jail, booked on an arrest warrant for lewdness with a minor.
Bail is set at $50,000.
Chrzanowski expresses her appreciation for assistance received from the Carson City Sheriff’s Office in assisting in the arrest.
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Walnut Creek man Killed on Highway 50 near Stateline on New Years Day Identified
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 2:37pmThe 21-year-old Walnut Creek, Calif. man who was struck and killed by a California Highway Patrol vehicle and a shuttle bus early Sunday morning on Highway 50 near Stateline at Lake Tahoe has been identified as Alex M. Moore, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.
The accident happened between Lake Village and Elks Point Road and was reported around 12:44 a.m. Sunday morning. Here is the latest news release from NHP Trooper Chuck Allen:
NHP releases details on CHP Pedestrian Accident That Killed Walnut Creek man on Highway 50 at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 01/01/2012 - 2:24pm
The Nevada Highway Patrol has released the following information regarding the Highway 50 accident near Stateline at Lake Tahoe early Sunday morning that claimed the life of a 21-year-old Walnut Creek, Calif., man after being struck by a California Highway Patrol vehicle. The accident happened between Lake Village and Elks Point Road and was reported at 12:44 a.m. Sunday morning, said NHP Trooper Chuck Allen. The pedestrian, whose identity has not been released pending notification of family, died at the scene of the accident.
Walnut Creek man killed by California Highway Patrol SUV at Lake Tahoe on Highway 50
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 01/01/2012 - 3:04amUPDATED 1:30PM: A 21-year-old Walnut Creek, Calif. man was struck and killed by a California Highway Patrol vehicle early Sunday morning, New Year's Day, on Highway 50 near Stateline at Lake Tahoe, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.
The accident happened between Lake Village and Elks Point Road and was reported around 12:40 a.m. Sunday morning, said NHP Troopers Mike Edgell and Chuck Allen. The pedestrian, whose identity has not been released pending notification of family, died at the scene of the accident.
Justice of the Peace Tom Perkins Announces Candidacy
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 12/05/2011 - 3:54pm
Justice of the Peace Tom Perkins announced today he will seek election to a full term as Justice of the Peace for East Fork Township. Judge Perkins was appointed in 2010.
KTVN Channel 2 sports director JK Metzker dies in accident; arrest made
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 11/13/2011 - 4:07pm
UPDATED: Sad news to report today. KTVN-TV in Reno confirms that Channel 2 News Sports Director JK Metzker died this afternoon from injuries he suffered after being struck by a vehicle. The accident happened on North Virginia Street near 17th Street at 11:50pm last night following the University of Nevada Wolf Pack football game.
Outdoor education sparks enthusiasm for learning
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 10/15/2011 - 8:37pmIt is the start of a four-day, three-night excursion along the eastern shore of Lake Tahoe with the Great Basin Outdoor School. It is the first time some have spent a night away from Sun Valley. And t...
Vikings football loses to Sparks
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/07/2011 - 9:47amThe South Tahoe Vikings lost to Sparks High School on Thursday night to remain winless in Northern 3A play. Sparks, who hadn't won a game as well, came back after being down 21-6 in the second quar...
Nev. warrant for gang rival in Hells Angel killing
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/29/2011 - 10:48amSPARKS, Nev. (AP) - Police in Nevada and California are looking for a 53-year-old member of a motorcycle gang accused of killing the president of the San Jose chapter of the rival Hells Angels club...
NHP: 84 crashes investigated, 23 arrests during Street Vibrations event
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 09/26/2011 - 8:49amBy Chuck Allen / Nevada Highway Patrol
The annual 2011 Street Vibrations motorcycle event created a lot of traffic on northern Nevada roadways resulting in numerous service calls for troopers with the Nevada Highway Patrol. Additional troopers were placed on duty throughout the entire event in an effort to create a highly visible presence on our area’s highways and to handle the anticipated larger volume of calls for service.
STHS soccer splits at Sparks
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 3:13pmThe boys' soccer team lost 3-0 at Sparks High School on Thursday. The girls team once again shut out their opponent, blanking Sparks 7-0. Coach Chris DeLeon said it was his subs on Thursday that pl...
Lightning sparks fires; rain falling in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/13/2011 - 2:59amThe Tahoe National Forest just before 5pm Saturday said lightning has ignited two small fires. The French Fire — at French Meadows Dam Spillway is a single ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../lightning-spark...
New turf and lights, South Tahoe field unveiled tonight
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 09/02/2011 - 11:50am
By Dave Price
South Tahoe High School will celebrate the unveiling of its renovated Viking Bowl facility tonight by hosting Churchill County in a Northern 3A football contest.
The game is scheduled for a 7 p.m. kickoff on a field that has been converted from natural to synthetic turf and now has permanent lighting.
South Tahoe kicked off its season last Friday with a 35-12 victory at Portola, Calif.
Tonight will be the league opener for both the Vikings and Churchill County Greenwave (Fallon).
Tourism recovery sparks flurry of new businesses
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 08/29/2011 - 1:28pmRENO, Nev. - Nevada tourism executive Larry Friedman can't remember a time during his two decades in the business that two tourist attractions have opened in rural Nevada within a few days of one a...
