More than a hundred parents, coaches, teachers, and students packed the Washoe County School District offices yesterday afternoon demanding justice for Coach Ron Malcolm. Allegations of racist comments made to a student-athlete last month forced the district to relieve him of his coaching duties at Wooster High. His supporters commandeered the Board of Trustees regular…… MORE
New Prophet Chosen for LDS Church
Russell M. Nelson is the new leader of the Mormon Church. Nelson is a 93 year old retired heart surgeon, and was the senior member of the chuch’s Quorom of 12 apostles. He is now considered the “Prophet, Seer and Revelator” of the 16 million member Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. The…… MORE
Dem Candidate for Gov Has Big Warchest
Democratic candidate for Governor, Steve Sisolak raised over $2.5 million in 2017, and starts the new year with $5.75 million cash-on-hand. That outpaces Republican opponent Adam Laxalt by nearly 2-1 margin. Sisolak’s Communications Director Barb Solish says the strong support demonstrates Nevadans are ready for a Democratic governor who will fight for better schools, good…… MORE
Douglas County Man Sent to Hospital After Hash Oil Explosion
A man was sent to the hospital Sunday with third degree burns after a butane hash oil explosion that led to an apartment fire. The incident at the Stodick Apartments occurred around 2:30 pm according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s office. The unidentified burn victim was airflighted to Renown, where his condition at this time…… MORE
Former Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio is Coming to Northern Nevada
Former Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio is coming to Northern Nevada. Arpaio is scheduled to speak at the Douglas County Central Committee’s annual Lincoln-Reagan Dinner February 18th, and tickets are available now. The controversial ex-lawman was sheriff of Maircopa County, Arizona for over two decades, and is now running for a US. Senate seat on the…… MORE
Gardnerville Man Arrested For Domestic Battery
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office have arrested a Gardnerville man after he allegedly battered his girlfriend, including possibly dislocating her shoulder. 51-year-old Thomas Sims was booked on suspicion of domestic battery, battery causing substantial bodily harm and false imprisonment. The sheriff’s office went to a home in the 3000 block of Pinenut Road in Gardnerville…… MORE
Sparks Police Release Photo of Burglary Suspect
The Sparks Police Department has asked for the public’s help finding a man who committed a burglary at the Nugget Resort Casino January 14th. The man is also suspected of fraudulent use of a credit card.… MORE
Man Involved in Fatal Crash Will be Charged With DUI
The California Highway Patrol says the driver believed to have caused a fatal three-vehicle crash Saturday will be charged with DUI after being released from a hospital. 21-year-old Edgar Delgado of Tahoe Vista was driving an Audi on State Route 267 southbound, south of Highlands View Road. He crossed over the double yellow lines and…… MORE
Busy Flu Season Has United Blood Services Asking For Donations
A busy flu season has taken a bite out of blood donations at United Blood Services. They also say it’s affected community blood collections. Overall, United Blood Services reports donation totals at 13% under the originally-expected level of blood collections. United Blood Services encourages anyone who is healthy and able to donate to make an…… MORE
Victorian Avenue Closed West of Pyramid, Monday through Friday
(KOH) – Victorian Avenue in Sparks will be closed in both directions from Pyramid to 10th this Monday through Friday, as part of the . Detours will be in place using 10th Street, C Street and Pyramid Way. All businesses will remain open and access will be maintained. $634,000 has been awarded to Q&D construction for…… MORE
