Back in May 1891, Truckee was abuzz with treasure fever. While on a fishing excursion near Donner Lake, Edward Reynolds uncovered a cache of coins near the shore, claiming that they had been buried by ...

It’s time for another deep dive into history with John Curley. This time, we go back to 1846 to the tragic and true story of the Donner party. Listen to The John Curley Show every weekday at 3pm on ...

Your Reporter Andrew Haubner specializes in reporting about Jefferson County in Colorado. Share you story ideas with him by sending an email to [email protected]. WHEATLAND - The historical society ...

In May 1846, the nine covered wagons made the slow journey from Springfield, Illinois to Independence, Missouri. The Donner Party would purchase provisions here for their long, arduous journey to ...

It was late fall in 1844 when a group of pioneers, horses, oxen and wagons arrived on the shore of a beautiful lake embedded below the wall of the Sierra Nevada. Snow had already accumulated on the ...

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It was late fall in 1844 when a group of pioneers, horses, oxen and wagons arrived on the shore of a beautiful lake embedded below the wall of the Sierra Nevada. Snow had already accumulated on the ...

Interstate 80 over Donner Pass in California’s Sierra Nevada was closed to traffic in both directions at 1:30 p.m. Monday because of cars spinning out on slick, snowy roads, officials said. The ...