The body of one of the two fishermen who went missing in pyramid lake has been recovered. Authorities say it was found just off of Warrior Point in water about 130 feet deep. Today, searchers were expected to continue their search for the second man. Both were visiting from the bay area. They disappeared during a fishing trip on january first. Washoe countys Second Judicial District Court is warning you about a phone scam targeting Washoe County residents. Scammers claim that the potential victim failed to appear for jury duty on a specific date and that a fine of up to two thousand five hundred dollars must be paid to avoid arrest. The scammer will sometimes say multiple letters were already sent and Law Enforcement will be coming to potential victims home. If the fine is not paid. The Second Judicial District Court does not Issue Citations for missing jury duty and they never accept a similar scam is happening with scammers using the names of Washoe County Sheriffs Office staff. If y
Pressure and strong positive height anomalies centered over oregon nrn nevada on monday, gradually shifting east and weakening slightly tuewed. An east to southeast gradient will persist through tonight with gusty ridge winds along the sierra crest. These winds will weaken and turn more south to southwest tuewed on back side of ridge. Winds for lower a california Highway Patrol Spokesman Says a car trying to Outrun Police crashed into a taxi. The chase started after an officer tried to pull over a driver who was seen doing doughnuts in the middle of a neighborhood street. The car sped off, and the officer followed, but stopped the pursuit when the white chevy sedan started racing through red lights. Moments later. The car crashed in to the cab burst into flames and killing three three people. Its unclear if the driver of the chevy the taxi driver had minor injuries. A woman is in the hospital after a rollover accident this afternoon. It happened shortly after three on northbound i580 n
It is fat tuesday. This is the day that you are supposed to indulge. Get it all out. Yes. Indulge before lent starts tomorrow, so a big party down south in louisiana and new orleans and up here as well. Weve got some events going on, all for a good cause. Kind of coinciding with that tuesday. We will check in with alex with more on that. First though, lets talk about the having. Is the perfect way to say it. Temperatures on the way keeping in mind that it renosparks average high this time going for the low to mid 60s over the next several days. Record highs to show you just close we are. The first couple days today and tomorrow are not all that close to record highs, but still very warm nonetheless. Thursday only 3 degrees away from that record, and friday 1 degrees away. 66 is the forecast high for friday. The record of all time on fridays date stands at 67 degrees. Only 1 degree away. We could be threatening that record area 61 in town for the high later today. 50s in carson city, an
But while the mountains could see some minor accumulations , the valleys should be shadowed out from most if not all the the strong winds will slowly abate thursday, but the strong cold front responsible will bring snow to the valley floors and leave behind a foot or more of snow in the mountaintops. A mountain winter storm warning is in effect until noon thursday after which snow will decrease to showers. In the valley, accumulations could be limited due to the ground being so warm the past several days, but some foothill accumulations are possible above 5,000. The strong winds of wednesday will ease somewhat, but will still be brisk, in the 1525 mph range. As we head into the weekend, one more storm front will try to storm front will try to push through friday afternoon, but gusty winds, rain and snow are hitting the mountain passes. Amanda ketchledge joins us live in truckee with a look at these weather conditions. Amanda, how is it out there . Kristen we arent seeing snow just yet.
Lt. Scott shaw, rpd there were a number of witnesses. Theres a if you have any information, contact secret witness at 322 49hundred, or text 847 411. Officers say no external streets are blocked off, its just the residents inside this Mobile Home Park that are affected. As more details become available, well bring you the latest information. Landon does this appear to be gang related . Amanda answers. Covering the story, amanda ketchledge, channel 2 news. Thanks amanda. Were keeping a close watch on the weather tonight. A wind advisory ended just about an hour ago. But it looks like another storm may be on the way. Chief meteorologist mike alger has your storm watch coverage. Mike what should we expect . The strong winds will slowly abate thursday, but the strong bring snow to the valley floors and leave behind a foot or more of snow in the mountaintops. A mountain winter storm warning is in effect until noon thursday after which snow will decrease to showers. In the valley, accumulati