Only minor injuries are reported after a collision between a cement truck and an Amtrak train. It was reported around 10:20 Thursday morning along I-80 near Derby Dam. Nevada Highway Patrol is investigating. It isn’t yet clear what led to the crash. The train did not derail according to Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District. Two…… MORE
Four People Arrested in Street Racing Crackdown
Local law enforcement says the crackdown on street racing will continue. Sparks Police say a February 15th crackdown led to the arrests of four people, four vehicles being towed and 46 citations. The Sparks Police Department, the Reno Police Department, the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office the Nevada Highway Patrol conducted the crackdown to disrupt and…… MORE
Washoe County Man Arrested on Lewdness and Luring Charges
Detectives with the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Crimes Against Children unit arrested 25 year old Joseph Lawrence Torres-Tamez, on multiple charges related to sexual contact with a child under 16. The victim became someone the suspect met online. Torres-Tamez was booked into the Washoe County Detention Facility on two charges of Statutory Sexual Seduction, three…… MORE
The 2020 Farm Conference is on in Fallon
The 2020 Farm Conference is on in Fallon, and part of the conference this year included tours and workshops that let the public see how farmers work behind the scenes. KOH’s Daniela Sonnino took a drive to Sandhill Farms for a tour of the dairy… MORE
The Community Gathers to Remember Former Reno Mayor Bob Cashell
City Councilmembers, County Commissioners, family, and friends, paid their final respects to former Reno Mayor Bob Cashell at St. Rose Of Lima Church in Reno Thursday.… MORE
“Cappy Hour” Helps Fund Dropout Prevention Today Feb 20
Dropout prevention nonprofit Communities In Schools of Western Nevada announces its fourth annual Cappy Hour fundraiser at the Dolan Lexus Community Space, 7175 S. Virginia St. tonight from 5 to 8 p.m. The evening features a gourmet, comfort food feast prepared by Butter + Salt, a wide array of beer, wine and specialty cocktails courtesy…… MORE
Man Arrested After Three Hour Standoff in Lemmon Valley
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office arrested a felony suspect last night after a 3-hour standoff in Lemmon Valley. Sheriff’s spokesman Bob Harmon said the negotiation started around 7:30 p.m in the 300 block of Magnolia Way, about a quarter-mile from Lemmon Valley Elementary School. 53-year-old Scott Culton was arrested shortly before 11 p.m. He was…… MORE
Phil DeLone has Resigned as President of The RSCVA
Phil DeLone has resigned as president and chief executive officer of the Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority. The statement from the RSCVA cited medical reasons. It reads in part “Mr. DeLone’s resignation will be addressed at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the RSCVA Board of Directors” and “The RSCVA wishes Mr. DeLone well as…… MORE
Three Damonte Ranch High School Students Have Died Within The Last Three Weeks
Another Damonte Ranch High School student has died, the third in three weeks. Two of the deaths are suspected drug overdoses. The Washoe County Medical Examiner said the 14-year-old died at his Reno home. The Washoe County School District announced the death Wednesday with a Connect Ed message to Damonte parents. They’ve offered counseling to…… MORE
KOH Talks to a Candidate Running For Washoe County District Court Department 10
With the Nevada caucus wrapping up this weekend, some already have their sights set on the general election in November, like Kathleen Sigurdson. She’s a local accident and injury attorney who’s running for judge representing Washoe County’s District Court Department 10. Sigurdson talks about why she’s running. You can learn more about Sigurdson on her…… MORE
