(KOH) – A giant wad of baby wipes is being blamed for a sewage spill in a South Shore this week. It’s also being credited for a change in policy by the South Tahoe Public Utility District, who delayed putting out warning signs notifying the public of E coli contamination in a neighborhood near the Pioneer…… MORE
Earth Day: Don’t Drive, Arrive with RTC
Need a ride to the Earth Day celebrations in Reno? How about a free ride on an RTC bus? More at RenoEarthDay.org. … MORE
Radon Detected in Reno Library
Washoe County is dealing with a radon problem at the downtown Reno Library. Radio is a colorless, odorless gas that is a potential cause of cancer. The library will stay open while they make some retrofits to keep it out of the building.… MORE
New Report Suggests Some Homework Needed on Nevada Question 3
A report published this week by the Nevada Public Utilities Commission says if “Question Three” the Energy Choice Initiative becomes law, most Nevadan’s would see higher energy bills for at least a decade. It also says renewable energy could slow down or even stop, and it would cost the state 100 million dollars to implement.…… MORE
Hear Part Five of Our Ten Part Series, Prescription For Addiction: The Opioid Crisis in Nevada
On average, 22 veterans who’ve returned from war kill themselves everyday in the US, and many are prescribed multiple opioids by the VA for their war injuries. Today, we’ll hear from a local vet who dug his way out of the pile of opioids he was prescribed to an alternative that has given him his…… MORE
Reno Crews Investigating Condo Fire on Chicory Way
Reno Fire crews were on the scene of a fire last night on the 2100 block of Chicory Way. The fire at the single bedroom condo was first reported just after 9:30pm. A woman who lived in the unit was able to escape without injury. The cause of the fire is under investigation, but officials…… MORE
Three People Injured in Crash on South Carson Street in Carson City
An injury crash temporarily closed South Carson Street at Koontz Lane Thursday. Two vehicles were involved in the crash that happened just after 6pm. Two people were taken by Care Flight Helicopter to a hospital and one was taken by ambulance. According to officials with the Nevada Highway patrol, impairment is the suspected cause of…… MORE
Nevada Division of Environmental Protection Hoping You’ll Ditch The Plastic on Earth Day
Nevada Recycles Program, part of the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection, hopes you consider alternatives to plastic when you venture out this weekend for Earth Day.… MORE
Tax Day May be Behind us But, Tax Scams Are Not
Tax Day is behind us but, tax scams are not. And people over 50, who often have money saved and good credit history, are common targets.… MORE
Criminal Past of Sparks City Council Candidate Detailed in New Report
The criminal past of a Sparks City Council candidate has been detailed in a report on KRNV. It’s investigation revealed Brian Hunt pleaded guilty to theft and burglary in 2009, related to crimes committed while he worked as a computer tech for the State of Nevada. According to the Attorney General’s Office, Hunt improperly entered…… MORE
