One person was killed after a plane went down during the championship round of the Reno Air Races yesterday afternoon. Organizers say only one plane was involved. It happened on lap three of the Jet Gold Race. Fred Telling is the CEO and president of the Reno Air Racing Association… The identity of the person…… MORE
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Sparks Police Looking For Suspects Using Stolen Credit Card
Sparks Police are looking for two suspects who used a stolen credit card at a local store. Police say an elderly woman reported to police that someone had stolen her purse. Police got surveillance images of a pair of suspects who allegedly used the stolen credit card to make purchases. Police did not release a…… MORE
Reno Police Investigating Vehicle Versus Pedestrian Crash
A pedestrian is recovering after being hit by an SUV last night. It happened just before 10 p.m. in the 700 block of South Meadows Parkway near Double R Boulevard. Reno Police says the pedestrian was taken to the hospital with non life-threatening injuries. They were crossing outside of the crosswalk when they were hit.…… MORE
An Easy Way to Get Rid of Your E-Waste
The Rotary Clubs of Reno and Reno South and Redwood Materials are hosting an E-waste and lithium battery drop off September 24th at the National Automobile Museum.… MORE
Sparks Crews Called to Apartment Building Fire
Multiple people were rescued from an apartment building after crews with the Sparks Fire Department responded to a structure fire last night. The fire at the Park Vista Apartments on Sparks Blvd, was first reported around 9:30 pm. Some residents were trapped on their balconies, fire fighters were able to save them and their pets.…… MORE
Pedestrian Injured in Sun Valley
One person was seriously injured after being hit by a car in Sun Valley last night. It happened on the 5300 block of Sun Valley Blvd, just before 7:30 Nevada State Police says the pedestrian was hit by a car heading northbound on Sun Valley Boulevard at East Gepford Parkway. No impairment is suspected in…… MORE
The Washoe County School District’s Bad Air Quality Plan
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
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
