Hank the Tank, the chubby black bear who was being sought for questioning by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife for several break ins in the Tahoe Keys, is off the hook for crimes he allegedly committed following international attention on the news and social media. KOH’s Daniela Sonnino talked with Ann Bryant of…… MORE
Mask Mandate Change for Children
Mask wearing is now optional for buses in the Washoe County School District and in Carson City. The school districts announced Sunday that masks will not be required beginning Monday for students and staff while riding in school district buses or vans. “The CDC is making this change to align with new guidance lifting mask…… MORE
Reno Police Investigating Body Found in South Reno
Reno Police say a body was found in South Reno, which led to the closure of the I-580 northbound off-ramp at Virginia Street. Reno Police and Nevada State Police responded around 1 p.m. Tuesday. Police said the body was found in a culvert. According to the Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner’s Office, the death appears…… MORE
Rescue Crews Recover Body Found in Plumas County
A body was found in Rock Creek just north of Highway 70 over the weekend. According to the Plumas County Sheriff’s Office, someone from the Jarbo Gap Cal Fire Station found the body near where search operations were being conducted to find Frank Christopher who was reported missing last month. Plumas County Sheriff’s Deputies, along…… MORE
Six Condominiums Damaged in Sunday Morning Fire
According to the Reno Fire Department, wind pushed a barbecue fire into a condominium complex in Stead late Sunday morning, damaging six units. Multiple people have been displaced and are getting assistance from the Red Cross. Two firefighters received minor injuries in the fire near Stead and Lear boulevards. Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue assisted…… MORE
Nevada State Police Investigating Car Fire on I-580
Northbound Interstate 580 was closed last night in Washoe Valley due to a vehicle fire at the Bowers Mansion Road exit. Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue responded. The roadway was closed for about two hours. There were no injuries.… MORE
COVID Cases Trending Down in Washoe County
Washoe County Health District officer Kevin Dick, says for the first time this year, the county is reporting double digit cases as opposed to triple digits, and that COVID cases are on a downward trend. But Dick says based on CDC criteria, including a positivity rate of 27%, our area remains high for COVID-19 transmission.…… MORE
Vote 2022
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Four Arrested After a Dog is Stolen From the County Animal Shelter
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office arrested four people, after a dangerous dog was taken from the Washoe County Animal Shelter. The break-in happened February 2, 2022. When deputies arrived shortly after 9:30 a.m., they found several fences cut, and one kennel’s lock forcibly cut. A Pit Bull Terrier named Lola housed inside that kennel was…… MORE
Investigators Looking For Car Involved in Carson City Armed Robbery
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help identifying the owner of a vehicle believed to be involved in Saturday morning’s armed robbery of the Golden Gate Petroleum convenience store. Secret Witness is offering a thousand dollar reward to anyone who provides information that leads to the capture and prosecution of the…… MORE
