(KOH) – Voters this fall will likely see a question on whether to increase property taxes for a half-billion-dollar flood control project. A “yes” vote would raise about $400 million for the Truckee River Flood Management Authority for projects such as construction of levees and floodwalls, and widening the river near the Vista Narrows. The tax…… MORE
Carson High Gets New Digital Sign Thanks To Greater Nevada Credit Union
(KOH) – Carson High School is getting a brand new digital marquee thanks to a donation from Greater Nevada Credit Union. They gave the school almost $25,000 to replace the sign recently, and the school is commemorating the donation with a ribbon cutting Monday. The new sign will be able to communicate parental information and upcoming…… MORE
Reno Makes It Official: Soto Appointed as Police Chief
(KOH) – Jason Soto, who has spent the last three years as Reno’s acting police chief, is now officially the Police Chief. A unanimous Reno Council affirmed the appointment of Soto. One of the chief’s top commanders, Ollie Miller calls Soto a friend and a mentor who’s done the city a lot of good as acting…… MORE
Tamarack Junction Robber Sought
(KOH) – A suspect is being sought in connection with an armed robbery of the Tamarack Junction Casino last year. On July 12, 2017, the armed suspect took an undisclosed amount of money from a sportsbook attendant. As he tried to escape, he was tackled by security and a casino patron. During the struggle, one shot…… MORE
Frontier Airlines Adds Direct Flights to Austin (Texas)
(KOH) – Frontier Airlines‘ very first flight into Reno Tahoe International from Austin, Texas landed this week, with travelers greeted with live music and an authentic Texas BBQ inside the terminal. Airport spokeswoman Heidi Jared says Frontier has expanded their offerings since their recent return to servicing the biggest little city. And their standard fare is…… MORE
Reno Police Investigating Shooting at Yori Park
The Reno Police Department is investigating a shooting last night that sent two people to the hospital. According to investigators there were three victims, two men and one woman. one of the victims was grazed by a bullet and refused medical treatment, another’s injuries are considered severe, but all are reportedly non-life threatening. Police closed…… MORE
NHP Investigating Violent Road Rage Incident
The Nevada Highway Patrol is looking for witnesses to a road rage incident that led to a fight on Interstate 80 in Sparks. The fight happened Tuesday morning on eastbound Interstate 80 near the Pyramid Way off ramp. It involved the driver of a tractor-trailer and the driver of a work truck. One of the…… MORE
Sparks Police Looking For Suspect Passing Counterfeit Currency
The Sparks Police Department released photographs of a man they say passed a fake $100 bill Wednesday at Revision Brewing on South Rock Boulevard. They’ve also released a picture of his vehicle. If you have any information, you’re asked to contact Sparks Police.… MORE
Washoe County Man Faces Child Sexual Assault Charges
A 23-year-old man is in the Washoe County jail, facing six charges of sexual assault against a child. Jonathon Devencenzi is also facing two counts of lewdness with a child under 14. The investigation was conducted jointly between Sparks Police and the Carson City Sheriff’s Office because there were victims in both cities.… MORE
Pedestrian Hit by SUV on North McCarran in Sparks
A pedestrian is in the hospital after being hit by the driver of an SUV on North McCarran and East Lincoln Way in Sparks. The Nevada Highway Patrol is leading the investigation into the crash that happened just before 6:00 a.m. Thursday. The extent of victim’s injuries has not been released. The driver of the…… MORE
