Three sisters are suing the Nevada Donor Network. They say nonprofit was misleading when a representative convinced them to allow tissue to be harvested from their mother. The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports Kristine Fagone and her sisters say, when their mother died unexpectedly, the Nevada Donor Network, called to ask if it could harvest tissue…… MORE
Category Archives: KOH Local News
Local Family Displaced By Duplex Fire
Reno firefighters are working to determine the cause of a fire that started in the basement of a duplex. Firefighters were called about 8 Monday morning to smoke in the home in the 200 block of Sinclair Street. They rescued a dog; nobody else was home. Damage is significant enough that the family will be…… MORE
KOLO 8 Wins Prestigious Award For KOLOCares
The National Association of Broadcasters has announced its 2016 Celebration of Service to America Awards, including an honor for KOLO-TV. The Gray Television owned and ABC affiliate, is the first television or radio station from the state of Nevada to receive this prestigious honor. KOLO-TV is being honored for its KOLOCares campaign, which provides assistance…… MORE
Body Found At Scene of Domestic Disturbance
Washoe County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a domestic dispute call at a home on Lightning Court in Sun Valley Sunday night, but when they arrived they discovered one person dead. Deputies are not releasing any details about the investigation at this time or the identity of the victim. Authorities say they are not looking for…… MORE
Stolen Vehicle Leads To Chase in Sun Valley
Two people are in custody after fleeing the scene of a car crash in Sun Valley early this morning. Deputies say they were in pursuit of an assumed stolen car, when the driver of the Honda lost control at 8th and Klondike around midnight, crashing into a fence. Deputies say four occupants in the vehicle…… MORE
Pyramid McCarran Project Begins, Expect Delays
For awhile it will be a nuisance for drivers headed into or out of Spanish Springs, as the Pyramid Way – North McCarran intersection project begins Monday. This intersection is traversed by about 60,000 vehicles daily and it’s a high-crash location. Drivers should plan for delays. Early traffic controls include closures of several roads at…… MORE
Open Enrollment Extended For Prepaid Tuition Program
The Nevada State Treasurer’s Office is extending the open enrollment period for the Nevada Prepaid Tuition Program until the end of April. The program locks in tomorrow’s in-state tuition at today’s prices, meaning parents and students won’t have to pay more when tuition costs increase in the future. Program benefits may be used at any…… MORE
Mountain Lion Removed From Sun Valley Neighborhood
A mountain lion has been stalking a sun valley neighborhood over the past month. On Sunday, the Nevada Department of of wildlife tranquilized it to protect those neighbors. When it was determined that the 4 year old male was in poor health, the decision was made to euthanize it.… MORE
Kaepernick Remains On The 49ers Roster
Former Nevada Wolf Pack star Colin Kaepernick remains a San Francisco 49er. His 11.9 milllion dollar salary for 2016 vested, when he stayed on the roster April 1st. Kaepernick has had some big highs with the Niners, taking them to a Superbowl, but he has struggled the past two seasons, and is recovering from injuries.…… MORE
County Conventions Saturday
The Washoe County Republican Party holds its county convention Saturday. The county conventions allocate delegates to the state convention, they winnow down at the state convention and allocate delegates to the national convention who choose a nominee. Participants can propose platform changes for the state convention and will also elect a new central committee. Registration…… MORE
