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

Sheriff’s Office Searching For Missing Man

Washoe County Sheriff’s Office detectives need your help to find a missing 20-year-old Sparks man who’s burnt out vehicle was found in the Moon Rocks area off Winnemucca Ranch Road Sunday. Kenyon Wilson is described as a white, five feet six inches tall, 145 pounds, with brown hair, and blue eyes. The last time anyone…MORE

Former Coach Pleads Guilty to Having Sex With Two Students

A former basketball and softball coach at Lake Tahoe’s Whittell High School has pleaded guilty to a charge accusing her of having sex with two students. The Gardnerville Record-Courier reports 29-year-old Lindsey Oexle admitted to the gross misdemeanor charge in Douglas County District Court last week as part of a plea agreement to avoid two…MORE

The Haunting Sounds of Halloween at Nightingale Concert Hall Thursday

The haunting sounds of Halloween will fill the air, as the Reno Wind Symphony performs spooky themed musical selections at Thursday’s “Witches Brouhaha.” The members of the wind symphony will be wearing their favorite costumes, and the audience is encouraged to do the same. Conductor Mac McGrannahan says the musicians like to “out-do” each other…MORE

Health District Confirms Pertussis Cases at Bishop Manogue High School

The Washoe County Health District has confirmed four cases of whooping cough or pertussis at Bishop Manogue High School. The school is cooperating with the Health District and has agreed to close the school until Monday, in order protect students and staff. Whooping cough is a highly-contagious disease known for uncontrollable, violent coughing that makes…MORE