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NEW DETAILS A motorcycle rider is in the hospital with life-threatening injuries after a crash with an SUV in Sun Valley on Wednesday night. 2news.com/news/local/mot…

An Afghan woman accused of supporting an Islamic State-inspired plot in the U.S. is the first person facing deportation through the Trump administration’s use of a court that remained dormant for 30 years, according to court records filed Wednesday. 2news.com/news/national/…

Todd Blanche’s nomination to become attorney general stalled Wednesday as lawmakers scrapped a committee vote after key Republicans demanded more assurances about the settlement of President Donald Trump’s lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service. 2news.com/news/national/…

Many people will likely head to the water to cool off this weekend, as triple-digit temperatures are expected. But it’s important to remember safety near bodies of water. 2news.com/news/local/loc…

The Sparks and Reno City Councils have approved an Interlocal Agreement establishing a shared Fire Chief model. 2news.com/news/local/ren…

FIRE WATCH The New Pass Fire, burning 30 miles northwest of Austin, has grown to 23,063 acres. It remains 15 percent contained. 2news.com/news/local/new…

NV Energy will begin work on a new natural gas main on Moya Boulevard between Red Baron Boulevard and Lear Boulevard. 2news.com/news/local/nat…

EVENING FORECAST Hot and dry conditions prevail into next week, with triple-digit heat in the lower valleys on Friday and Saturday. Typical afternoon winds are expected each day. 2news.com/video/evening-…

The Nevada Department of Transportation is reporting a crash that is affecting traffic on I-580 north near Moana Lane. 2news.com/townnews/highw…

A longtime local restaurant quietly closed one Reno location, leaving customers asking what happened. 2news.com/townnews/cater…

Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard, who won an Academy Award for the 2007 film “Once,” died in a motorcycle crash on the outskirts of Dublin early Wednesday, his management said. He was 56. 2news.com/news/national/…

BREAKING NEWS The cities of Reno and Sparks have approved an interlocal agreement for shared Fire Chief services. 2news.com/news/local/cit…

Inflation has exceeded the Fed’s 2% target since early 2021 when the U.S. economy overheated as it roared back from COVID-19 lockdowns. 2news.com/news/national/…

Overall, Nevada saw 0.82% increase in gaming wins compared to the same time last year when the Silver State won $1.332 billion. 2news.com/news/local/nev…

The animal shelter is full, and officials are asking the community to help reunite dogs with their families. 2news.com/news/local/ani…

Property owners can earn cash incentives by turning unused homes into longer-term rentals. 2news.com/news/local/sou…

With Hot August Nights fast approaching, the City of Sparks has revealed road closures, as well as parking and transit info. 2news.com/news/local/cit…

A crash is slowing the morning commute on I80 eastbound near Mustang on Wednesday. 2news.com/news/local/min…

Plans for a permanent underground storage facility at Yucca Mountain have long been stalled because of opposition from Nevadans and officials. 2news.com/news/national/…

Fauci’s decision to invoke the Fifth, at least for now, sidesteps calls for his prosecution if he is accused of lying at Wednesday’s hearing. 2news.com/news/coronavir…