TRAFFIC ALERT: A crash is slowing traffic on I-80 east near Vista Blvd. You're advised to take an alternate route, if possible

Scientists searching for the origins of COVID-19 have zeroed in on a short list of animals that possibly helped spread it to people. An expert group led by the World Health Organization concluded in 2021 that a lab leak was “extremely unlikely." bit.ly/47AIGsS

The Nevada Commission on Ethics has investigated ethics complaints alleging that Reno City Councilmembers Devon Reese and Miguel Martinez used their positions to secure privileges and/or attempt to benefit from them. bit.ly/3XNmuZg

Shohei Ohtani keeps showing a flair for the dramatic during his historic first season with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Japanese superstar is now the only player in Major League history with 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases! bit.ly/4gAsr2X

#BREAKING: The Supreme Court has rejected an emergency appeal from Nevada’s Green Party seeking to include presidential candidate Jill Stein on the ballot. Today's order allows ballot printing to proceed without Stein and other Green Party candidates. bit.ly/4eOjth9

The Biggest Little Bike Network project is currently in the 30% design portion, but the main focus is about getting as much public feedback as possible, to really fine-tune the project. Jaden Urban reports. bit.ly/4ebrgp1

About 130 U.S. soldiers are returning to their bases after being deployed to a remote Alaska island amid a spike in Russian military activity off the western reaches of the U.S. bit.ly/4eupGi2

An Alaska man accused of sending graphic threats to injure and kill six Supreme Court justices and some of their family members has been released from custody after being indicted on federal charges. bit.ly/3zqVl4W

Kentucky sheriff charged in judge's death allegedly ignored deputy's abuse of a woman in his chambers. bit.ly/4etF6D9

Israel hits Beirut in a rare strike, killing at least 8 people and wounding dozens. bit.ly/4dmw8qs

Lawmakers are scrambling to ensure that the Secret Service has enough money and resources to keep the nation’s presidential candidates safe amid repeated threats of violence. It’s unclear, though, how much they can do with only weeks before the election bit.ly/3MTaSxr

Arrest made in recent series of garage burglaries in Reno. bit.ly/3XvzW2B

VOTERS DECIDE: In-person voting for the 2024 U.S. presidential election begins today in three states - Virginia, South Dakota and Minnesota, the home state of Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz. bit.ly/3zsRSD6

Dutch Bros gives back in support of local kids by donating $1 from every drink today. bit.ly/4gAN7b5

BEAR-Y GOOD TIME! A golfer captured this photo of three bears walking across the green at Edgewood Tahoe golf course. No word on if they got a hole in one! 🐻🐻🐻 ⛳ bit.ly/3MRvgiv

THINGS 2 DO! Looking for some-Thing 2 Do this weekend? We've got a list of events bit.ly/4evA7BN

For kids with a dream of being a pilot; Young Eagles offers free first flights in Carson City on Saturday. 2news.com/news/local/kid…

Storey County released more details about this week's response to Virginia City High School about a possible threat. Deputies say the student will not return to school - and 'at this time, there is no credible threat to the safety of students of staff.' bit.ly/3XQIjHh

AW: Twin baby pandas were seen getting weighed and being cared for by their mother at the Berlin Zoo in Germany recently. Yesterday the zoo said the 🐼🐼 were born on August 22 and weigh two pounds each. It added that mom Meng Meng feeds her babies three to four times a day.

CRIME BEAT: A former Reno middle school teacher will spend up to 50 years in prison after he pleaded no contest to sex-related charges. bit.ly/4eaSxIq