Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northern Nevada is asking for help identifying a person who stole a donation jar at the McDonald’s restaurant at 140 W. 1st Avenue in Sun Valley. It happened at 2:20 a.m. Thursday, when a countertop canister with an estimated $400 in donations and its accompanying card reader valued at $800…… MORE
Tribal Chairman Releases Statements About Burning Man Stops, Searches
There have been complaints about searches of vehicles along Highway 447, that seem to be targeting people headed for the Burning Man Festival, while they cross tribal land. Pyramid Lake Tribal Chairman Vinton Hawley acknowledged the crackdown, and says it’s in the interest of battling the opioid crisis, an initiative backed by Interior Secretary Ryan…… MORE
Las Vegas Mass Killers Ammo Supplier Indicted
The Arizona man who sold bullets to Stephen Paddock before the Las Vegas mass shooting, has been indicted in Nevada for manufacturing ammunition without a license. 55 year old Douglas Haig, was charged in Arizona federal court with conspiracy to manufacture and sell armor-piercing ammunition, or cop killer bullets, without a license. He’s the only…… MORE
Cliven Bundy Suing Nevada, Clark County
Renegade rancher Cliven Bundy is suing the state of Nevada and Clark County. He says creation of the Gold Butte National Monument is illegal, and wants the state to declare all public lands in the state are owned by residents of Nevada, not the federal government. Bundy has battled the government for years over grazing…… MORE
Man Who Sexually Abused Child Faces Long Sentence
A man convicted of lewdness with a child has drawn a life sentence. 30 year old Eric Kortwright of Madera California was also sentenced to an 8 to 20 year term for attempted sexual assault on a child. The case against Kortright began in October 2017 when the Reno Police Department responded to a report…… MORE
Reno City Council Approves Amended Ordinance For Long Term Motels
The Reno city council approved an amended ordinance for motels and long-term rentals in Reno. The ordinance allows city staff to proactively inspect every long term motel room annually within the city. Code Enforcement manager Alex Woodley spoke to our news partner KOLO 8 News Now… The city also hired a new code enforcement officer,…… MORE
Reno City Council Considering Strip Club Changes
The Reno city council is one step closer to changing the ordinances for strip clubs within city limits. In yesterday’s meeting, staff made recommendations that included requiring work cards for employees, adding more surveillance & security, and new restrictions for dancers who are under 21. A final plan is expected to be presented to the…… MORE
Sparks Crews Knock Down Apartment Complex Fire
Eight apartment units were damaged by a fire on El Rancho Drive last night. Crews with the Sparks Fire Department responded to the apartment fire just before 7 o’clock. They were able to quickly knock down the flames, and get all of the residents of the building evacuated. The Northern Nevada Red Cross is now…… MORE
Reno Police Looking For Missing Teen
The Reno Police Department is asking for the public’s help finding a missing teen. 18 year old Corbin Madison was last seen at his home on Lakeside Drive August 18th. Police describe him as 5 feet, 8 inches tall and 160 pounds with blond hair and hazel eyes. He was last seen wearing a white…… MORE
Red Algae in Lemmon’s Valley’s Swan Lake
Red algae that showed up recently in Lemmon Valley’s Swan Lake is raising concerns for residents who’ve been living with high water in the area for two years now. KOH’s Daniela Sonnino caught up with one of those residents, who was making a pitch at the Reno City Council meeting to do something about it.… MORE
