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
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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
Man Surrenders to Law Enforcement After Five Hour Standoff
One man arrested after a five hour standoff with local law enforcement. It happened around 7:30 Thursday night on Sunshine Drive in Reno. The NHP says a driver pulled over for speeding started to act aggressively. He then pulled out a gun and refused to get out of the vehicle. Reno Police were called in…… MORE
Washoe County DA Chris Hicks Talks to KOH From The Campaign Trail
Washoe County District Attorney Chris Hicks has hit the campaign trail. He sat down with KOH to discuss why he wants to continue his work in the Truckee Meadows.… MORE
Staffing Shortages at Nevada Prisons
Nevada’s prisons have a major staffing problem, with as many as 25% of positions vacant. Some are urging Gov. Steve Sisolak to call in the National Guard to help. The Department of Corrections says the vacancy rate before the pandemic was 9%. Besides recruiting, critics say the prison system doesn’t pay very well, and deals…… MORE
You Have The Option to Opt-Out of Mail-In Ballots
Nevada elections officials have created a website to allow people to opt-out of receiving a mail in ballot. The Elections Division of the Nevada Secretary of State says those who would like to opt-out of receiving a mail-in ballot can do so at nvsos.gov/votersearch. Gov. Sisolak last June signed into law a measure that requires…… MORE
Reward Offered in 7-11 Robbery in Reno
Reno Police are looking for an armed robbery suspect. The man held up a 7-11 gas on the corner of Longley Lane and McCarran Boulevard. It happened around 3:15 a.m. Tuesday, when the suspect entered the store wearing all black clothing with white shoes, bandana over his face. The suspect pointed an unknown type of…… MORE
