A small brush fire near Hug High School was likely started by fireworks, according to the Reno Fire Department. The 20 x 50 foot fire broke out just after midnight. Crews had the fire out within five minutes. No structures were damaged. Firefighters say neighbors in the area reported hearing loud bangs moments before the…… MORE
Minimum Security Inmate Caught After Walking Away From Camp
The Nevada Department of Corrections says a minimum security inmate who walked away from a fire camp near Elko early Wednesday has been captured. 27-year old Jordan Shane Redger, was tracked to home in the Ryndon area. He attempted to flee through a back window when law enforcement arrived, but was quickly apprehended.… MORE
Former Fed Prosecutor in Nevada Cited For Sexual Discrimination
The former top federal prosecutor in Nevada has been cited for misconduct in an 8-year-old sex discrimination case. The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission determined a former female prosecutor was subjected to sex discrimination while Greg Brower was in charge of the U.S. attorney’s office in Nevada.… MORE
2 Fires Contained, Long Valley Fire Continues
(KOH) – Saturday was a good day for fighting fires as two of the fires burning in northern Nevada have been fully contained. The Brenda Fire that was burning east of Eastlake Blvd in Washoe Valley is out at 632 acres and no structures were damaged. Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch Center reports the Cold Springs Fire…… MORE
Tryouts for Nevada Students Interested in Cybersecurity
(KOH) – Congresswoman Jacky Rosen, a computer programmer in real life, is encouraging Nevada high school and college students to show their cybersecurity skills and interest, and possibly earn scholarships. If you live in Nevada and are 16 or over, you’re eligible to try out for the CyberStart program. It’s designed to develop talent to…… MORE
Fire Affecting 395 Traffic at Red Rock
(KOH) – A new fire has traffic being held intermittently between Red Rock and Cold Springs on northbound US-395. There are closures also on White Lake Parkway and Crystal Canyon Boulevard. Some homes have been evacuated. The fire that started about 1pm Friday, was up to 500 acres by 4pm. … MORE
Hot August Nights 2017!
The world’s biggest classic car event is the one and only Hot August Nights! The 31st annual celebration of classic cars and rock-n-roll kicks off on Friday August 4th in Virginia City, with the main event in Reno and Sparks staring Tuesday August 8th through Sunday the 13th. Highlights this year include the daily Show-n-Shines,…… MORE
Carl Howell Memorial Music Festival!
News Talk 780 KOH invites you to a Memorial Music Festival to benefit the children of fallen Carson City Sheriff’s Deputy Carl Howell on Saturday August 19th at Battle Born Harley-Davidson. The event is sponsored by The Last Response Memorial Fund, a nonprofit organization designed to give back to the families of First Responders who…… MORE
Nevada’s Best Taco Fest 2017!
Nevada’s Best Taco Fest is coming back to the Sands Regency in downtown Reno Saturday and Sunday September 16-17. For details on becoming a vendor call 789-6700 Enjoy two days of delicious tacos, live music and fun for the whole family. If you’re a restaurant owner, taco truck or catering company and you think you’ve…… MORE
Sparks Police Make Arrest in October Shooting
Sparks Police have arrested a man accused of shooting another man on Bunker Hill Lane, northwest of McCarran Boulevard and Pyramid Way. The shooting happened at a party in October. With help from the Regional Gang Unit, detectives tracked the gun used in the shooting, as well as the alleged shooter, 19-year-old Elieja McKneely of…… MORE
