(KOH) – The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch in Douglas County effective from 1 p.m. Saturday through late Saturday night. NWS’ Alex Hoon tells KOH that an area of low pressure moving into the region is expected to bring moderate to heavy rain through the evening. Both the East and West Fork reached…… MORE
Spanish Springs JROTC Rifle Team Looking For Donations
(KOH) – The Spanish Springs Junior ROTC team is nationally ranked and is planning a trip to show off their skills, but need some community assistance to get to Ohio in June. David Powers is the team captain and said the team is looking to raise about $7,000 for the trip. Any donation starting at $100…… MORE
New Jersey Rape Suspect Arrested in Winnemucca
(KOH) – The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man Wednesday who was wanted for sexual assault in New Jersey. 53-year-old Patrick Duffy was also arrested on possession of stolen property. He was in possession of a vehicle that was reported stolen when a deputy spotted him near the Pilot Travel Center west of Winnemucca. He…… MORE
Expect Some Minor Traffic Issues in Reno/Sparks Monday
Traffic closures will begin Monday on Rock Boulevard and Galletti Way at Glendale Avenue as part of N-DOT’s Glendale Avenue reconstruction project. Traffic will be able to travel on Glendale Avenue through the Rock Boulevard and Galletti Way intersections in both directions. But beginning now through late June, certain sections of Rock Boulevard and Galletti…… MORE
Reno Man Convicted in Machete Attack on Roommate
A Reno man has been found guilty of trying to kill another man with a machete. 45-year-old Celestin Tappin was convicted of using a machete to hack his roommate multiple times during a December 2016 argument in their Reno home. The victim sustained deep wounds to his head, face and arms that caused severe bleeding.…… MORE
California Wants More Influential Primary
Lawmakers in both chambers of the Legislature are moving forward with efforts to move up California’s June presidential primary elections. The State Senate passed a bill to move the primary to the third Tuesday in March. The state Assembly voted to move the primary to the first Tuesday after the first Monday in March.… MORE
Governor Sandoval Opposes Trump Care
Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval says he remains opposed to the republican health care plan passed by the house Thursday. The Republican governor said in a statement he will continue to stand with Nevadans, and work with Sen. Dean Heller on the issue of health care reform.… MORE
Accused South Tahoe Embezzler Turns Himself In
The president of South Lake Tahoe’s Pop Warner Football program has turned himself in. Police issued a warrant for 25 year old Christopher Klug, he’s accused of embezzling from the program. Klug was appointed to lead the program earlier this year. Investigators say he’d been dodging them since the investigation into the thefts started.… MORE
Northern Nevada Honors Law Enforcement Officers
The 20th annual Nevada Law Enforcement Officers Memorial was held at the state capital, in honor of 130 Nevada Peace Officers who has given their lives in the line of duty. The memorial was preceded by a relay, with officers from 50 agencies, handing off batons between Las Vegas and Carson City. The most recent…… MORE
Marijuana Sales Expected This Summer
Nevada remains on track for a July 1st start date for sales of recreational marijuana. The state Department of Taxation has created a temporary “Early Start” licensing plan and expects to finalize it next week. Applications from licensed medical marijuana dispensaries are due by the end of the month. While the plan is for a…… MORE
