Category Archives: KOH Local News

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Fire Displaces Family of Seven

A fire displaced two adults and five children early Sunday in the Antelope Valley area north of Reno. There were no injuries reported in the fire in the 1000 block of Mineral Flats Road north of Lemmon Valley. The fire started in the attic and the cause is under investigation.MORE

Two Arrested in Drug Bust in South Lake Tahoe

The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office arrested two people in South Lake Tahoe on charges they ran a drug house. 19-year-old Daniel Barnhart, was also arrested for having a gun while committing a felony. Barnhart had a loaded 9mm handgun with a 30-round magazine in his waistband. Inside the home, they found a fully loaded…MORE

Missing Hiker Found Dead in Sierra County

A missing hiker was found dead on Sunday after being missing in Sierra County. The Sierra County Sheriff’s Office says his body was recovered from a ridge above Young America Lake by search and rescue crews. Deputies say the hiker died after falling from the ridge-line This situation began when two brothers hiked to the…MORE

Reno Police Looking For Hit & Run Driver

Reno Police are investigating a fatal hit & run crash involving a pedestrian. It happened at about 9:30 last night in 2800 Block of Kietzke Lane near Gentry Way. A vehicle was traveling south on Kietzke and struck a pedestrian that was crossing the road mid-block in the dark. While the driver was stopped and…MORE

Carson City Deputies Looking For Two Men Using Counterfeit Bills

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is asking for help identifying two suspects who allegedly passed counterfeit money at a Carson City business. Deputies responded to Carson Vape on January 31st and obtained surveillance video showing the suspects entering the store and purchasing items with the phoney bills. The first suspect is described as having red…MORE

WCSD Holding a Career Fair This Month

The Washoe County School District is looking to fill several positions at a career fair on Saturday, February 12th. Employment opportunities include special education teachers, bus drivers, custodians, teacher aides, and more. In September 2021, the school district reported major staffing shortages including a critical need for bus drivers. The upcoming career fair is open…MORE

Carson City Deputies Looking For SUV Thief

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is asking for help identifying the person who stole an SUV from the parking lot of a local business. It happened January 22nd, at Bodines Casino on S. Carson Street. The sheriff’s office said surveillance video showed a man wearing a dark colored beanie, white sweatshirt, jeans, black and white…MORE

Two Women Charged With Child Abuse

Washoe County Sheriff’s Office arrested a mother and her friend on child abuse charges after two children were found to be living in a bedroom with 18 dogs. The children’s mother, 29 year old Lindsay Arnold, faces two felony counts of Child Abuse, Neglect or Endangerment. 46 year old Christa Garcia, was charged with two…MORE

Federal Judge in Reno Will Not Stop Wild Horse Roundup

A Reno Federal Judge will not stop the round up of wild horses in Eastern Nevada, despite claims by wil horse advocates that the federal government is needlessly and recklessly killing wild horses. Judge Miranda Du said she rejected an injunction, because the charges made by advocates were unlikely to succeed on the merits of…MORE