Gerlach News

All schools in the Washoe County District will be on a two-hour delay Tuesday. Tip: Call this line for Washoe closures - 334-8373. Maybe even program it in your cell phone for next time! Bishop Manogue High School is closed.

In a stunt having nothing to do with Richard Heene, Toshiba has sent a chair to the edge of space for a new commercial.

WASHOE COUNTY COMMISSION 10 a.m. Tuesday, Commission Chambers, County administration complex, 1001 E. Ninth St.

After 25 years of holding Burning Man festivals, organizers are looking to establish a more permanent presence in the Black Rock Desert and have shown particular interest in Fly Ranch, a privately owned area that could be used for a conference center and events throughout the year.

The number of H1N1 flu cases in Washoe County has climbed significantly this month, particularly among children, teens and young adults, but have yet to affect operations in Washoe County's schools.

At one time or another you probably lived next to an 'annoying' neighbor. Maybe there was a barking dog or broken-down car on the property.

Sunny skies still are creating VFR conditions for the Reno National Championship Air Races.

Burning Man is not just an alternative culture event; it's increasingly a commercial cellular opportunity, and that has purists fuming.

The gallery brought to you by: Your gallery is loading. You will automatically be redirected in 15 seconds Participants Christina Hardinge of the UK and Siberfi, of New Zealand, at the 2009 Burning Man festival near Gerlach, Nevada, US.

Burning Man began Monday, but it's not exactly like flicking a switch. The general population was welcome to arrive anytime after midnight but as of Tuesday, only 27, 129 participants were present.

The gates to Black Rock City open Monday at midnight, kicking off the annual Burning Man Festival near Gerlach.

Officials with the Washoe County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue team are investigating a report of an overdue aircraft that has yet to land this afternoon at the Empire airport near Gerlach.

The sun rises over the Man in Gerlach on opening day of the Burning Man festival in August 2007.

A large wildfire continues to burn north of Reno close to Pyramid Lake. The Wildcat Fire appears to be holding at 2,300 acres.

A large wildfire continues to burn north of Reno close to Pyramid Lake. The Wildcat Fire appears to be holding at 2,300 acres.

Crews were battling two wildfires in the Pyramid Lake area on Saturday night. The Quail Canyon fire was south of Nevada 445 in the area of Quail Canyon, Mullen Pass and Pyramid Lake Indian Reservation.

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued the following hazardous weather outlook statement for the region: A strong system will move through the region this afternoon and tonight.

Organization: The Friends of Black Rock High Rock is a nonprofit member organization that helps manage the resources of the Black Rock Desert region and educates the public to foster stewardship and preserve its unique character.

You've heard, I'm sure, of the celebrated swallows of Capistrano. Specifically, they're a healthy flock of cliff swallows that returns every year from its annual winter retreat in Argentina on the same day, March 19th.

FROM THE NEVADA STATE JOURNAL: JUNE 3, 1949 First permit for construction on the big building expansion project planned for Gerlach has just been issued.