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Bodies of all 9 avalanche victims have been recovered, the sheriff said
1+ hour, 56+ min ago (260+ words) NEVADA COUNTY, Calif. (KOLO) - On Saturday, Feb. 21, Nevada County Sheriff Shannan Moon confirmed that all nine missing skiers who died in the Castle Peak avalanche have been recovered. "While we wish we could have saved them all, we are grateful…...
Truckee slates community vigil in honor of the Castle Peak avalanche victims
12+ hour, 36+ min ago (253+ words) TRUCKEE, Calif. (KOLO) - The Town of Truckee will hold a community vigil in honor of all lives touched after a recent avalanche at Castle Peak that took the lives of nine backcountry skiers. "We grieve together," according to Truckee's event…...
2 people died in separate incidents at Heavenly on Friday, Feb. 20
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (121+ words) SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (KOLO) - There were two fatal not connected ski incidents at Heavenly Mountain Resort in South Lake Tahoe on Friday, Feb. 20, according to a Douglas County Sheriff's Office Facebook post. At 11:55 a.m., deputies responded to two separate fatal…...
Investigation of deadly California avalanche to review whether criminal negligence played a role
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (310+ words) Why the tour company that organized the backcountry ski trip didn't cancel in the face of a powerful storm and what their guides knew as the weather worsened are questions being considered. Both the Nevada County Sheriff's office and a…...
2 helicopters, crews work to lower risk of slides to recover bodies of avalanche victims
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (193+ words) RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - On Friday, Feb. 20, the Nevada County Sheriff's Office conducted aerial flights of the Castle Peak avalanche scene in conjunction with Pacific Gas & Electric, according to a law enforcement Facebook post. The mitigation work exclusively used water to…...
A’s: Foundation work complete on Las Vegas stadium and opening still targeted for 2028
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (544+ words) It was a similar message in the'December meeting'with the Stadium Authority. "We are excited we continue to be on schedule for the project," said Tyler Van Eeckhaut, project director for contractors Mortenson-McCarthy. The Stadium Authority also approved the A's request…...
Avalanche victims’ families release statement
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (142+ words) Avalanche victims" families release statement'KOLO | 8 News Now Avalanche victims" families release statement Yelp Reno hosts new date night series with local businesses PBR's 10th Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour comes to Reno #LiveLifeLikeKT Blood Drive takes place at Reno Public Market Nevada…...
US 395 has reopened
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (98+ words) INYO and MONO COUNTIES, Calif. (KOLO) - Since 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 19, US 395 is open from the Inyo and Mono county line to the Nevada state line, according to a Caltrans District 9 Facebook ... INYO and MONO COUNTIES, Calif. (KOLO) - Since 6:30 p.m. on Thursday,…...
Storm update/travel advisory released for the Sierra
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (166+ words) PLACERVILLE, Calif. (KOLO) - On the evening of Thursday, Feb. 19, the California Highway Patrol - Placerville said the storm continues to impact the Sierra, and it's not close to being over. "Travel tonight through tomorrow morning will be extremely hazardous, especially over…...
I-80 closes in both directions over Donner Summit
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (65+ words) TRUCKEE, California (KOLO) - I-80 over Donner Summit has closed both directions. CHP Truckee says the closure is due to multiple spin outs, low visibility and hazardous conditions. TRUCKEE, California (KOLO) - I-80 over Donner Summit has closed both directions. CHP Truckee says the…...