The Washoe County School District has plans in place for days when we have bad air quality due to smoke from wildfires. KOH’s Daniela Sonnino talked with the district’s Emergency Manager to learn more about how they’re protecting students and staff following high AQI readings Monday.… MORE
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Zephry Cove Elementary and George Whittell High School Closed Monday Due to Poor Air Quality
All other Douglas County Schools Remain open.… MORE
Mosquito Fire Continues to Send Smoke Into The Truckee Meadows
The Mosquito Fire sending smoke into the Truckee Meadows has now burned more than 41,000 acres in northern California. But the U.S. Forest Service reported the fire on the border of Placer and El Dorado counties is slowing. Fire officials say it is now 10 percent contained. More than 11,000 people are under evacuation orders.… MORE
Fire Crews Battling Railroad Tie Fire East of Fernley
A massive pile of railroad ties is burning in Hazen, East of Fernley. The fire broke out Wednesday afternoon about 430pm, sending up a huge plume of black smoke. That smoke is more toxic than your average smoke, so avoid the area. Churchill County is asking its residents to remain indoors, and anyone with breathing…… MORE
Lyon County Releases Photo of Robbery Suspect
The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the community’s help in its search for the suspect who robbed a Dayton gas station Wednesday morning. It happened just before 10am at the Valero on Douglas Street. Police say the man went into the store, walked behind the counter, indicated he had a gun under his…… MORE
Reno Police Release Photo of Shooting Suspect
Reno Police have released a photo of suspect who may be involved in a shooting in the parking lot of the Atlantis Casino back in June. On June 3rd, police were called to the casino on a report of a shooting. When they arrived, they found an unidentified man with gunshot wounds.… MORE
Woman Claims She Was Arrested For Being Too Attractive
A woman who was arrested at the airport in Las Vegas last week, for skipping out on a restaurant bill, says the real reason she was busted is because she’s so good looking. Hend Bustami who had been sleeping near a security checkpoint and arguing with TSA officers about it, says she was being harassed…… MORE
Vitalant Holding a September 11th Blood Drive
Non-profit blood organization Vitalant is partnering with the Atlantis Casino-Resort to host a blood drive to honor firefighters and healthcare workers Sept. 11th. From 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., they will be honoring those workers, as well as those who gave blood in the aftermath of the attacks. The organization is also calling on members…… MORE
Repeat Offender Program Looking For a Wanted Suspect
The Northern Nevada Repeat Offender Program is asking for the public’s help in locating wanted subject David Paley. He is wanted for failing to appear after posting bond on and original charge of Grand Theft Auto. David Paley is a 47-year-old, white male adult, 5 foot 11 inches and around 200 pounds. If anyone has…… MORE
Local Favorite Takes The Top Prize at The Best in The West Nugget Rib Cook Off
Winners for this year’s 33rd annual Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook Off were announced Monday. “BJ’s BBQ” came out on top winning the $10,000 prize. 2nd place went to “Porky Chicks BBQ” from Fayetteville, Arkansas. “Back Forty Texas Barbecue,” from Pleasant Hill, CA took home Third-place. Best Sauce went to “Just North of…… MORE
