While we collect operating funds for the Veteran’s Guest House during the Radiothon today at the Atlantis, don’t forget that the guest house expansion project is nearing completion. KOH’s Daniela Sonnino took a tour this week.… MORE
Reno Crews Respond to Pizza Oven Fire at The Peppermill
Reno Crews responded to a fire at the Peppermill Casino last night. A pizza oven chimney in Romanza Ristorante Italiano caught fire just after 9pm. South Virginia Street was closed for over an hour from Hubbard Way to Gentry Way. Crews were trying to determine if it was wood causing the fire or creosote in…… MORE
Standoff Ends Peacefully in Reno
The Regional Gang Unit had a short standoff with a wanted suspect, after he was seen by a detective in the 800 block of Gentry Way, Thursday. The man with gang ties was wanted on a felony warrant. The Detective followed him Smithridge Drive and Filbert Road, where the defendant then ran from his vehicle…… MORE
Casino Executive Decides Not to Run For Reno Mayor
Reno casino executive Brandon Siri has decided he will not run to replace Mayor Hillary Schieve, who is closing her first term with a run for re-election. Siri, an executive with Club Cal Neva and Siri’s casinos in downtown Reno says he’d decided the best path forward is to work with candidates who currently share…… MORE
Lyon County D.A. Will Not File Charges Against Murder Suspect
The Lyon County District Attorney’s Office has chosen not to file charges against a man first charged for murder in Reno. 41-year-old Robert Eikelberger arrested February 23rd in connection with the death of 29-year-old Sierra Ceccarelli on Devonshire Lane. The killing happened December 9th, 2016. After the arrest, Washoe County District Attorney Chris Hicks determined…… MORE
American Wild Horse Campaign Plans to File Suit Against Ag Dept
The American Wild Horse Campaign says a lawsuit is being filed to stop the transfer of the Virginia Range horse to a private entity. Representatives from various horse advocate groups, and from the Tahoe Reno Industrial Center, plan to make a major announcement Monday, taking action against the Nevada Department of Agriculture to prevent them…… MORE
Don’t Forget to “Spring Forward” This Sunday
This Sunday we get an extra hour of daylight. Well, not really, but it will seem like that because we move our clocks forward one hour at 2am, or as most like to say we “spring forward” for daylight saving time. The time change was first introduced by New Zealand entomologist George Hudson, who collected…… MORE
Las Vegas Man Indicted on Terrorism Charge
A Las Vegas Man who reportedly idolized the 1 October gunman Stephen Paddock has been indicted on a terrorism charge. 23 year old Calin Hodges told members of a Las Vegas church he was planning something big. His lawyer tells the Las Vegas Review-Journal that his client needs mental health treatment. Investigators found no weapons…… MORE
Will You Take The Polar Plunge?
The Special Olympics of Northern California and Nevada is again holding a fundraiser, that will include the famous Polar Plunge, Saturday, March 17th, at Zephyr Cove. It’s not really a swim, but instead challenges willing participants to take a dunk into Lake Tahoe. Participants raise a minimum of $125 per person in sponsorship of their…… MORE
Trial Scheduled For Man Who Caused Hash Oil Explosion
A man hospitalized after an alleged hash oil explosion in Gardnerville, has been indicted on a charge of endangering a life while making a controlled substance, according to the U.S. Attorney’s office. 22 year old Adam Fitzgerald-Wermes, has a trial scheduled for May 8. If convicted, he faces up to 10 years in prison and…… MORE
