(KOH) – The Nevada Parole Board has granted OJ Simpson’s release that can take effect as early as October 1st. Simpson made his plans public to the board and plans to move to Florida once conditions and reviews of all materials have been met. However, one of Nevada’s most famous businessmen has a job for OJ…… MORE
Old/New Carson City Casino Receives Hotel Room Pass
(KOH) – A Carson City casino that closed its doors a few years back after operating for decades is at the center of debate among other casinos in the area. The now-closed Horseshoe Club, soon to be called the Silver Bullet Club, has been grandfathered in regarding a city ordinance that states new casinos must have…… MORE
Female Suspect Sought in Purse & Vehicle Theft
(KOH) – The Sparks Police Department is asking for your help in locating a woman who stole a purse and a car early this morning at Western Village. Around 4:15 am, the victim was using the restroom when the suspect reached over the stall door and took the victim’s purse. Video surveillance shows the suspect leaving…… MORE
Winnemucca Fires Human-Caused
(KOH) – The Bureau of Land Management last week said two recent wildland fires near Winnemucca were caused by humans. According to the Great Basin 5 incident commander, the 22,000-acre MM155 fire, which started Monday southwest of Winnemucca, was caused by a discarded cigarette butt. The BLM also said that the Grass Valley fire that consumed…… MORE
Lyon County Says Murder Suspect is Faking
Lyon County investigators think a murder suspect staged a crime scene at his home to make it appear that he had come to some harm. They continue to search for 45 year old Santiago Fernandez, he’s hispanic, 5’9″, 195 with dark hair and eyes, and has a tattoo of an anchor on his right arm.…… MORE
RTC Rapid Route Affected by Driver Shortages
(KOH) – RTC’s Rapid bus route was affected by driver shortages this morning. About 15 buses were not run from 6:30 to 11 this morning. Although this schedule disruption has not been directly linked to labor troubles, Teamsters Local 533 rejected the latest contract offer last week. M-V transit operates the bus system for RTC, and…… MORE
Long Valley Fire North of Reno is Now 91% Contained
The Long Valley Fire north of Reno/Sparks is now 91-percent contained. Fire crews have stopped the fires growth at about 84,000 acres. The fire, which started near Doyle California July 11th, could be fully contained by Sunday. The Oil Well Fire in Elko County has been fully contained at 7,500 acres. The cause of the…… MORE
City Council Approves Money For Traner Pool Repairs
The Reno City Council has give the greenlight for the redesign and renovation of Traner Pool. The council unanimously approved up to $110,000 from the Community Development Block Grant Fund to help pay for the design process. Traner Pool has been closed this summer after vandals caused thousands of dollars in damage in March 2017.…… MORE
Man Convicted of Abusing Girl Will Spend at Least 20 Years in Prison
A Reno man has been sentenced to life in prison for victimizing a 12 year old Reno girl over the course of three years. The defendant previously pleaded guilty to lewdness charges involving a child under age 14 after an investigation by the Reno Police Department Sex Crimes and Child Abuse Unit. The sentence ensures…… MORE
Three New Species of Toad Discovered in Nevada
Three new species of toads have been discovered living in Nevada’s Great Basin in an expansive survey of the 190,000 square mile ancient lake bottom. Discoveries of new amphibians are extremely rare, with only three new frog species discovered since 1985 – and toad species are even more rare, with the last species discovered north…… MORE
