Category Archives: KOH Local News

Northern Nevada local news

Sparks Police Looking For Car Thief

Sparks Police Department is asking for the public’s help finding a woman who stole a vehicle Sunday morning in west Sparks, with a 7-year-old child in the back seat. The child and the vehicle were found nearby, but police are trying to find the thief. It happened about 9:27 a.m. in the 900 block of…MORE

Crews Called to a House Fire in South Reno

Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue knocked down a fire in south Reno last night. The fire was reported about 6:30 p.m. in the 1500 block of Ravenswood Way. No one was injured, The cause is under investigation.MORE

Ice Fishing is Open in Eastern Nevada

Have you ever gone ice fishing? The Nevada Department of Wildlife wants you to know that the opportunity is just up the road in Eastern Nevada at Comins Lake, with several improvements made last year at the recreation hotspot.MORE

Have You Seen This Porch Pirate?

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is asking for help identifying a man who was reportedly seen stealing packages from a home. Investigators say the man was seen taking packages from the porch of a home in the Winnie Lane area of Carson City on December 15. The suspect reportedly drives a white, early 2018 to…MORE

Shooting Under Investigation on Yori Avenue

Police are looking for a shooting suspect after a juvenile was found in Reno Tuesday afternoon with a gunshot wound. Officers responded to a shooting at an apartment complex at 2625 Yori Avenue. The victim was rushed to the hospital. The extent of their injuries is unknown. A description of a suspect has not been…MORE

The Search For a Missing Skier Continues at Northstar

Law enforcement and Northstar Ski Patrol are looking for a missing skier who hasn’t been seen since Christmas Day. 43-year-old Rory Angelotta of Truckee was reported missing when he didn’t show up for a Christmas dinner with friends after skiing at Northstar. The Placer County Sheriff’s Office responded and immediately dispatched additional emergency resources, including…MORE

State Office Closed Today Due to Weather

All state offices in northern Nevada are closed today due to inclement weather. Governor Steve Sisolak said the closures exclude essential public safety workers and corrections personnel.MORE

Sheriff’s Office Investigating 20 Car Pileup

The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office reported a 20-car pileup on southbound U.S. 395 in Washoe Valley Sunday. At least three people were injured and taken to the hospital. Their conditions were not available. There were several injury accidents Sunday morning in Washoe Valley as a storm dropped several inches of snow Christmas night.MORE

Sandbags Available in Reno

The series of winter storms moving through our area could bring flooding to some places. Sandbag locations have been set up to help homeowners protect their property. The City of Reno has sand available at three locations: The corporation yard at 1640 E. Commercial Row, The intersection of Baker and Moana Lane, and The intersection…MORE

Unemployment Numbers Improving in Reno

Unemployment numbers for Reno are getting better and better. Reno’s jobless rate has fallen to just 2.9%, compare that to the highest rate, which is Las Vegas at 6.6%. The lowest of all counties in Nevada is in Eureka County at 2.1%. Carson City is also strong at 3.3% according to DETR. In November, the…MORE