Sprinkler season is upon us. A local landscaping expert says now that we're free from cold temperatures, we're good to turn on our sprinkler systems.
Reno Fire says sprinklers contained the fire to a small area.
New homes in Douglas County are now required to have sprinkler systems.
Reno Fire department responded to fire alarms at 160 Sinclair this afternoon.
Sparks Fire and Sparks Police are investigating a commercial fire that broke out early Tuesday morning.
It’s been a dry summer in the Truckee Meadows with zero rain at the Reno-Tahoe International Airport since May 24th, or 79 days.
For landscapers, this is the busiest time of the year...irrigation systems come online during spring. But when exactly should you turn yours on?
Over the weekend Cory Bettinghouse was just as enthusiastic as the rest of us about yard work and getting sprinklers turned on around town. He runs Cory's Lawn Service. But this morning it wasn't thatchers and aerators he was loading up , but snow removal gear.. He had crews working residential snow removal all over Somerset today and expects to be busy all day long. We'll be following that operation today and have a full report tonight on Channel 2 News at 5:00.
With cooler weather right around the corner, now's the time to start thinking about winterizing your property.
The Truckee Meadows Water Authority has the ability to fine its customers for violating water policies. They tell us if somebody is caught three times breaking a rule, the first fine is $25. But how often does it happen? TMWA has not cited a customer since 2012.