Washoe County School District Dealing With a Bus Driver Shortage

The Washoe County School District has a shortage of bus drivers. With the low unemployment rate, it’s been difficult for the district to find qualified employees. They need to staff 50 to 55 drivers. Those hired will work 6.5 hours per day and are eligible for benefits that include health insurance, paid time off, and…MORE

Pet Sales Were on The Agenda at The Reno City Council

The Reno City Council took a first step toward banning the retail sale of dogs and cats. Wednesday, the city attorney’s staff returned with a proposal–no new licenses for 6 months–during which time they would work on with three different alternatives to present to the council. One, that any business selling dogs or cats would…MORE

Concerned Citizen Helps Catch a Pair of Car Thieves

The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office credits a concerned citizen’s call for leading to the arrest of two people Wednesday suspected of having a stolen motor vehicle. 27-year-old Daniel Argueta and 34-year-old Lydia Bonta, both of Reno were booked on suspicion of possession of a stolen motor vehicle. Argueta also had outstanding arrest warrants. A deputy…MORE

Traci Davis Interviewing For Principal Position in Clark County

Former Washoe County School District Superintendent Traci Davis has confirmed to our news partner KOLO 8 News Now that she is interviewing for a principal position at a Clark County prep school. The school serves students in grades K-12. Davis, who maintains that she was unjustly fired this summer, currently has a lawsuit against the…MORE

Deputy Attacked by Suspect’s Dog in Spanish Springs

Washoe County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Spanish Springs man Wednesday morning for battery on two women and burglarizing two homes. The Sheriff’s Office was called for a possible residential burglary in progress on the 1400 block of Kinglet Drive around 10:15am. When deputies arrived, 46-year-old Patrick Sparhawk of Spanish Springs was outside in front of…MORE

California Senator Kamala Harris Speaks to Newstalk 780 KOH

Senator Kamala Harris continues her campaign for presidency in the Silver State, and checked in with KOH this week to talk about affordable housing, one of our most pressing issues in Reno and Sparks. Harris says she’s has an idea she’ll implement, if she wins the office. More than 21 million Americans pay more than…MORE

Carson City School District Warning of Sponsorship Scam

The Carson City School District is warning the public about a Virginia company who’s contacting local businesses in Carson City asking for “sponsorships” to benefit Carson High School. The east coast business has no affiliation with the school or the district. One business in Carson City was contacted by the scammers, saying they were working…MORE