The plan to bring the Raiders to Las Vegas is one step closer to reality after the Senate approved a more than $1.1 billion public funding package for an NFL stadium and convention center upgrades. The bill would increase the Clark County room tax to provide a $750 million public contribution to the stadium project…… MORE
Category Archives: KOH Local News
Fatal Crash on I-580 Near Plumb
A 23-year-old woman was killed after rolling her SUV on northbound I-580 near Plumb Lane Tuesday night. Officials say around 10:30pm the driver left the interstate, hit a fence and then rolled her white Toyota SUV. According to the NHP she was ejected from the car. The unidentified woman is from Campbell, California. It does not appear…… MORE
Heck Faces Backlash For Ditching Trump
Congressman Joe Heck is facing a backlash from rank and file republicans for abandoning their nominee, as the Trump campaign misfires over lewd comments made a decade ago. Heck “Unendorsed” Trump, and republican voters say they are abandoning him, for what they call a “Craven” political move, a month before election day. Republican National Committeewoman for Nevada,…… MORE
Reno Man’s Body Found Near Frenchman Lake
The Plumas County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the killing of a Reno man near Frenchman Lake. Hunters found the partially buried body north of the lake October 2nd. Investigators moved the remains to the medical examiner’s office for an autopsy. That led investigators to treat the investigation as a homicide. The victim has been identified…… MORE
Truck Drives Through Protesters, 5 Injured
Five people were treated for minor injuries after being hit by a truck during a confrontation in Downtown Reno. It happened during a Columbus Day protest, organized by the American Indian Movement of Northern Nevada. Police say a group of protesters were standing in the crosswalk under the arch, blocking traffic, when the truck started…… MORE
Body Found in Sparks House Fire
A body was found in one of the bedrooms of a house damaged by fire in Sparks Monday morning. Fire crews responded to the scene of the two-story house fire on the 5000 block of Caldera Drive near Los Altos Parkway, about 6AM. When crews arrived, the flames had already vented through the eaves and…… MORE
Man Arrested For Sexually Assaulting Minors
Reno Police have arrested a man they believe sexually assaulted at least four minors. Officers responded to a downtown motel October 4th, on a report of a man buying alcohol for young girls, and committing sexual acts with them. During the investigation, police tracked four girls between the ages of 11 and 16. Police also…… MORE
Reading Proficiency a Problem in Nevada
According to the Nevada Department of Education, less than half of Silver State students are proficient in reading, when aligned with Common Core standards, and only around a third are proficient in math. The NDE got those results from the 2016 Smarter Balanced Assessments, which are computerized tests that kids from third grade to eighth…… MORE
Black Bear Released Into The Wild
A black bear captured in Incline Village Sunday morning was released back into the wild Monday. The Nevada Department of Wildlife captured the three-to-four-year-old black bear, who was released at Tahoe Meadows, near the Mt. Rose Summit. NDOW was trying to trap a bear that had caused damage to a building in an attempt to…… MORE
Four Year Old Boy Critically Injured in Crash
At least four people are hurting after a Monday afternoon crash north of Reno, in the Cold Springs area. A four year old boy was critically injured in the head on collision and was “Careflighted” to the hospital. Police say the driver of a Honda sedan was headed north on White Lakes, and crossed into…… MORE
