NHP has released the name of the woman killed in a hit-and-run crash in Sparks earlier this month. August 6th, 49-year-old Denise Just was hit while walking near the off-ramp from eastbound Interstate 80 to Pyramid Way. She was found after troopers received a report of a woman lying on the ground near the freeway.…… MORE
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Shooting Under Investigation in Cold Springs
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting in Cold Springs. It was reported around 2 this morning. Investigators say they are still looking for a suspect, but there is no threat to the public. No details have been released about the victims.… MORE
NHP Investigating Fatal Crash Near Dayton
Two were killed Wednesday afternoon in a crash on U.S. 50 near Dayton. The crash happened on U.S. 50 just west of Occidental Drive at about 5 p.m. There were no other passengers in the vehicle. Eastbound U.S. 50 was closed until about 8:45 p.m. No names have been released pending notification of next of…… MORE
The Pfizer Vaccine Gets Full FDA Approval
The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine’s been approved by the FDA. The Director of Clinical Pharmacy at Renown checked in with KOH’s Daniela Sonnino to talk about it.… MORE
Nevada Lt Governor Kate Marshall Making The Move to D.C.
Lt. Governor of Nevada Kate Marshall is making a move to Washington DC to work for the Biden Administration. Marshall talks about her new appointment by the President… Marshall also served as Nevada’s State Treasurer for two terms in 2006 and 2010.… MORE
Six Displaced After Fire in Sparks
Six people were displaced Sunday morning by a fire in the ceiling of a home on L Street near Stanford Way in Sparks. The fire happened around 10:30 am. The Sparks Fire Department it got the fire under control quickly after gaining access to the attic. The cause of the fire is under investigation but…… MORE
RTC Bus Involved in Crash at The Spaghetti Bowl
A Regional Transportation Commission bus was one of four vehicles involved in a crash last night at the Spaghetti Bowl. Several people were injured, with one person transported to the hospital. The extent of the injuries have not been released. RTC spokesman Michael Moreno said no one on the bus was injured. The cause of…… MORE
The 4th Annual Dragon Boat Festival Returns to Sparks This Weekend
The 4th annual Northern Nevada International Dragon Boat Festival is on the way to the Sparks Marina this Saturday, and benefits Immunize Nevada.… MORE
Some Favorites Returning to The Best in The West Nugget Rib Cook Off This Year
The Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook Off is less than 2 weeks away, and some of your favorites are returning to Victorian Square this year.… MORE
Body Pulled From The Truckee River Wednesday
A man’s body was pulled from the Truckee River east of Sparks Wednesday afternoon. The body was spotted in the water near Mustang by someone fishing. Members of the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office search and rescue team responded alongside multiple agencies to pull the man from the river. Officials with the sheriff’s office said the…… MORE
