A fiery MD-11 plane crash on Nov. 4 in Louisville, Kentucky, killed 14 people and injured at least 23 when the left engine detached during takeoff.
Now that the federal government shutdown is over, the Reno-Tahoe International Airport is starting to focus on the upcoming busy Thanksgiving travel period.
Airlines canceled 1,000+ flights across the U.S. on Tuesday. Locally, RNO is seeing a few delays. Check your airline before you leave home.
The Federal Aviation Administration has reduced flights as some air traffic controllers — unpaid for weeks — have stopped showing up for work.
Staffing problems led to delays throughout October, but they were mostly isolated and temporary. Last weekend, though, saw a change.
The FAA slows down or even stops flights temporarily anytime it is short on controllers or if there is an equipment problem.
Sparks Police Department's newest drone is stationed in a secret area in the city that's designed for the more violent calls.
The industry has long pressed for the rule because being able to operate drones out of sight opens up a multitude of possibilities for their use.
The FAA is already short-staffed - federal officials have been raising concerns about an overtaxed and understaffed air traffic control system.
Probationary workers were targeted in late night emails Friday notifying them they had been fired.