As Washoe County staff continues flood protections around Swan Lake, the Board of County Commissioners approved up to $300,000 of additional protections including HESCO barrier to expand existing protections in place for this winter. Construction will take place in Lemmon Valley at the end of Pompe Way to the west toward Casey Court, around Swan…… MORE
Local Law Enforcement Launches Holiday DUI Campaign
The Washoe County Sheriff’s office, working with the Nevada Highway Patrol, and Reno and Sparks Police, are embarking on their holiday DUI enforcement operation that runs through the New year.… MORE
Nevada Governor Announces Separation From Wife of 27 Years
Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval has announced that he and First Lady Kathleen Sandoval are separating with plans to divorce. The Governor and his wife have been married for 27 years. The Governor published a release in which he said that It’s no secret that the demands of public life are hard on a marriage. He…… MORE
Reno Family Displaced by Downtown House Fire
The Reno Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 200 block of Pine Street early Saturday morning. Around 2:30 am, firefighters arrived to find a brick duplex on fire. One resident was transported to the hospital, and a firefighter was sent to the hospital for evaluation. The family cat was killed. The Red…… MORE
Suspect Arrested After Pointing a Gun at Reno Firefighters
The Reno Police Department backed up the Fire Department in an incident at the Lakeridge East apartments about 11:45 am Saturday. RFD responded to a report of a possible gas leak coming from inside an apartment. Firefighters approached the front of the apartment, but quickly retreated when 48-year-old Michael Whiteford opened the door and appeared…… MORE
House Ethics Committee Opens Investigation Into Congressman Ruben Kihuen
Nevada Congressman Ruben Kihuen is denying allegations of sexual harassment but says he won’t seek re-election. Kihuen’s announcement over the weekend follows the House Ethics Committee statement Friday that it had opened an investigation into allegations that he sexually harassed a former campaign aide and a lobbyist. Kihuen has denied the allegations and says he’s…… MORE
Proposed Football Realignment Puts End To North vs South For Large Schools
(KOH) – The meetings between the people who make decisions regarding NIAA sports will move forward with a proposed realignment that will see some changes. Notably, the 5A WILL NOT contain any teams from northern Nevada and will move Wooster to 4A in football and North Valleys to 3A in all sports. The dominance of…… MORE
Christmas Surprise in Salvation Army Red Kettle
{KOH} – The Salvation Army’s Red Kettles are everywhere during the Christmas season. But you’d be surprised at what they find at the end of the day. According to Major Charles Fowler, the Salvation Army’s Reno Corps coordinator, they’ve found gum wrappers, pocket lint, game tokens, Alcoholics Anonymous chips, jewelry, and even keys. But last week,…… MORE
Carson City Sheriff Annual Recognition Awards
(KOH) – The Carson City Sheriff’s Office held their annual member recognition awards for 2017 this week, honoring some outstanding people that went above and beyond their duties in their roles with the city. Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong talks about Deputy Chris Rivera, who’s been on the force for over 15 years, and received the…… MORE
New Spanish Springs Middle School Named After Sky Ranch Airfield
(KOH) – The Washoe County School District Naming Committee has chosen Sky Ranch as the name for the new middle school in Spanish Springs. The Sky Ranch airfield was constructed sometime in the 30’s, and primarily used by local farmers. During WWII the base was a training ground for navy and Army pilots and and helped…… MORE
