Students with disabilities are attending the “Joy Prom” Saturday. It’s a free event for students in the Washoe County School District with physical and cognitive disabilities. The event serves as an additional opportunity for these students to experience a typical prom night full of fun, music, and dancing. This event features food and activity booths…… MORE
More New Jobs Coming, This Time Monin Inc. to Spanish Springs
The Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN) announced that Monin Inc., a worldwide manufacturer and supplier of gourmet flavorings, will be opening a new facility in the Spanish Springs area, with plans to add up to thirty quality jobs. The new location and 100,000 square foot facility is part of a long-term strategic plan…… MORE
Round Up and Drop Off Prescription Drugs Saturday April 28th
Join Together Northern Nevada reminds you, the next Prescription Drug Round Up is Saturday, at the following drop off locations: Reno: Raleys – 18144 Wedge Parkway SaveMart – 10500 N. McCarran Blvd. Scolari’s – 4788 Caughlin Parkway Smith’s – 175 Lemmon Drive UNR Lawlor Events Center – 15th St. and Virginia St. Sparks: CVS –…… MORE
Traffic Changes In Douglas County You May Need to Know
A 10-day intersection closure will begin Monday, on State Route 88 at Centerville Lane in Douglas County as N-DOT installs a traffic roundabout. The expected 10-day closure of the SR 88 and Centerville Lane intersection starts with a nearby detour available via Mottsville Lane and Foothill Road. Following the closure of State Route 88 at…… MORE
Part 10 of Our 10 Part Series, A Prescription For Addiction: The Opioid Crisis in Nevada
We here at News Talk 780 KOH would be remiss if we didn’t share one more addict’s story, and his message of recovery. If you’re addicted to opioids, pain killers, heroin, or anything else that is effecting your life, your family, your job, and your relationships, know that there are people who care, and want…… MORE
Nevada Could Elect The State’s First Openly Transgender Legislator
Army veteran LaDon Henry hopes to become Nevada’s first openly transgender legislator. Henry is running for the Assembly in District 42, a Spring Valley-area seat vacated by Democrat Irene Bustamante Adams who decided not to seek re-election. Henry said that if he wins, he’ll focus on improving Nevada’s education system, diversifying the economy and fighting…… MORE
New Federal Program Could Promote Investment in Nevada
A new federal program born from the “Tax cut and jobs act,” could promote investment in development in Nevada. Lance Gilman, the broker-partner of the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center says we’re going to see a capital flowing into Nevada.… MORE
Congresswoman Rosen Wants a Study Into Alternative Uses For Yucca Mountain Site
Congresswoman Jacky Rosen introduced the Jobs, Not Waste Act. This legislation would prohibit the Secretary of Energy from taking any action relating to the licensing, planning, development, or construction of a nuclear waste repository at Yucca Mountain, until the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) submits a study to Congress on the…… MORE
Voter Registration Deadlines Coming up For The June Primary
The Washoe County Registrar of Voters is reminding everyone that the deadline is coming up to register to vote in the upcoming primary, June 12th. If you’re mailing in your paperwork, you need to do so by May 15th. If you decide to bring it into the registrar of Voters office on East 9th street,…… MORE
Reno Man Pleads Guilty to Creating More Than 8,000 Fraudulent Accounts
A Reno man created more than 8,000 fraudulent online accounts using stolen identities to commit $3.5 million in fraud, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. 47 year old Kenneth Gilbert Gibson, pleaded guilty Thursday to one count each of wire fraud, mail fraud, filing a false tax return and aggravated identity theft. He could get…… MORE
