Right now the crew is down to about a hundred on a daily basis. Garth obviously, when theres snow on the ground, and we get a lot of moisture, weve got to change our operations a little bit, but the nice thing is that were still able to do construction throughout the winter time and thats just helping keep people employed. The project is expected to improve water flow and quality in the Steamboat Creek and create an 80acre wetland complex. Crews have already removed nearly 470 Million Pounds of invasive weeds and infested soil and 3. 8 Million Pounds of trash. Garth that was anything from old box spring mattresses, car parts, barrels of stuff, just a tremendous amount of trash was out here, laying underneath the weeds that people may not see from the road. The project also includes a 10 footwide multiuse path but oksol says the new sixlane road will have the biggest impact on traffic. Garth its going to really greatly alleviate congestion, not only that we have today on a lot of the ar
Sales are picking up in northern nevada. John definitely, the horse power is back en vogue, and its a trend that tends to follow the gas prices. Carter and jenn fox are thinking about getting a truck depending on what they think is practical. Carter were just coming down to check out all the new models, everything in town. Weve got one newer vehicle but one we might be looking to replace and just seeing what was around. A lot of people are in the same boat. Record sales are expected to continue this year partly because people have waited longer to buy new cars. Jimmy in the past, where people would keep their cars 67 years, because of the economy, they were keeping them 8 to 10 years. Well, now theyre ready to buy. Some customers just like looking at the different makes and models at their own pace. Tom whats nice is you dont have pushy salesmen bothering you and you can look all you want, and touch, and open and get in, and not worry about them asking you to sit down for three hours.
Most if not all the rain or snow. Gusty winds and rain in the mountain passes today . Has it turned to snow yet . 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. But we are getting a few drops of rain. We also experienced the strong local residents and visitors told us about their experiences earlier. Jason golden, los gatos ca its been rainy and windy all day long. We stayed inside, and have been hunkered down watching movies and playing board games. John dagostino, calpine, ca big difference from yesterday and the last few days. Nice and warm and now its 10 to 15 degrees colder. Tons of rain coming. And we should be getting some snow overnight and tomorrow morning. That will make my drive to work a lot of fun. Powerful wind lashed truckee today. Bringing damaging gusts to neighborhoods causing several downed trees and power lines. The Truckee Police Department Tells us that crews
The winds ease a bit we could see some rain reach the reno area. As the front moves through wednesday night snow levels will fall from 7,500 all the way down to near the valley floors, although all the heat left over from our recent warm temperatures should limit valley accumulations. High temperatures in the low 60s will crash down to the upper 40s on thursday. For the mountains, a winter storm warning will go into effect wednesday evening, with 7,000, with significantly less valley temperatures approaching 60 degrees by sunday. Thanks mike. For two decades ndot has had a Warning System in place when winds are too dangerous in Washoe Valley for drivers. But this year, theyve enhanced additional signs that include flashing lights to warn drivers there used to be nine of these kind of warning signs. But now there are 34. Ndot hopes this will make it easier for drivers to recognize the Wind Restrictions and plan their travels accordingly. Meg ragonese ndot pioeither delay their travel or
3 alex live reporting live, 3 alex cannito. Back to you. 3 samantha on the crime watch this morning. A reno woman is charged with murder following a stabbing yesteday morning at a motel in downtown. Reno. Police responded to a fight shortly after midnight wednesday. In the 1400 block of east 4th street. When they arrived. They found 21 year old Michael Banquicio with stab wounds. Banquicio was taken to renown. But later. Died from his injuries. 3 Samantha Police say the suspect. 40 year old victoria sweeting was found at an apartment complex in south reno after leaving the scene. Officers say after they found her. She admitted to stabbing the victim. 3 samantha sbanyone with information regarding the homicide is asked to Contact Reno Police at 3342115 or secret witness at 3224900 3 bill in more crime news. Carson city Sheriff Deputies have identified the two suspects who burglarized a month. Carson city Officials Say the first suspect is 36 year old keith gearhart. Gearhart is about 6