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An Update on The Oddie District Project

The team responsible for the updates at the former Shopper’s Square on Plumb Lane, are turning the shuttered Lowe’s on Oddie into what’s going to be the Oddie District. KOH’s Daniela Sonnino stopped by the see the progress and toured the location with Netty Olivario with the team at Foothill Partners.MORE

A Nevada Public Option Headed to The Governor’s Desk

A plan to create a state supported public health insurance plan is a step closer to becoming law. During the final hours of the legislative session, the state Senate agreed to changes passed in the Assembly, sending the final bill to Gov. Steve Sisolak’s desk. If signed, Nevada would be only the second state with…MORE

City of Sparks Needs Lifeguards

The City of Sparks is keeping the swimming beach closed at Sparks Marina due to a shortage of lifeguards. The City has just enough lifeguards to open Alf Sorensen and Deer Park pools, but depending on the staffing situation throughout the summer, the city may have to shorten hours or reduce the number of days…MORE

A Closer Look at The Nevada Cares Campus

The Nevada Cares Campus homeless shelter has been open for a few weeks, so KOH’s Daniela Sonnino sat down with Reno City Council’s Neoma Jardon to find out the progress they’re making and how they’re helping those who want to get off the street.MORE

Crews Called to Fire in South Reno

Crews with Truckee Meadows Fire knocked out a fire in south Reno Monday morning. Smoke from the Logan Meadows Fire was spotted around 9 am. Officials say a mobile home was on fire in the area of Logan Meadows Lane off Mt. Rose Highway. The fire spread to nearby brush and grew to about a…MORE

Fatality at Silver Springs Roundabout

[KOH] – A crash yesterday evening resulted in a fatality at the new roundabout in Silver Springs. Around 7:30 p.m., a car hauler drove right through the center of the roundabout dislodging boulders and puncturing one of its fuel tanks. The commercial vehicle ended up on top of a sedan and then caught fire. Witnesses…MORE

Washoe County Animal Services Investigating Possible Case of Animal Cruelty

The Washoe County Regional Animal Services is trying to identify a woman in a possible case of animal cruelty. She was seen carrying a white French bulldog by the collar on video at Parq Crossing Apartments on Oddie Boulevard on May 20th. If you recognize the woman or have any information that may help identify…MORE

Carson City Deputies Looking For Two Suspects

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is searching for 2 suspects believed to have stolen a large amount of property from Kohl’s on South Carson Street. On May 1st, a man and woman were seen taking clothing and other items from the store, leaving in a maroon Ram pickup. The suspects are described as a white…MORE

School District Board Approves Return to In-Person Learning

The Washoe County School District Board of Trustees unanimously approved a recommendation to return to full in-person learning for all elementary, middle and high schools. The plans included continued measures to avoid the spread of COVID-19, and strict seating charts in case contact tracing is needed. Students would still have the option of full distance…MORE

Clark County Sheriff Announces Run For Nevada Governor

Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo has confirmed that he is running for governor of Nevada next year. The sheriff was in Reno for a charity event. Lombardo oversees the state’s largest police force. He was elected in 2014 as sheriff and reelected in 2018.MORE