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
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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
KOH Gets an Update on The New Reno Police Headquarters Now Under Construction
Construction crews are currently gutting the former Reno Gazette Journal building downtown, transforming it into the new headquarters for the Reno Police Department. KOH’s Daniela Sonnino caught up with RPD Chief Jason Soto at the new location.… 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
Sparks Crews Keep Fire From Burning Church on Merchant Street
The Sparks fire department knocked down a brush fire threatening a church. It happened on Merchant Street around 9:30 Sunday morning. Sparks crews say they were able to quickly knock it down. There was no damage to the interior of the church and only minor damage to the exterior. The space where the fire started…… MORE
Fatal Crash on The Mt Rose Highway Under Investigation
Nevada State Police had the Mt. Rose Highway closed in both directions near Galena Forest after a fatal crash Sunday afternoon. The crash involved a vehicle and a motorcycle. Truckee Meadows Fire and Rescue also responded to the scene.… MORE
