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Category Archives: KOH Local News
Walk Up Vaccine Clinics From The Sparks Fire Department
Vaccine appointments have now given way to walk up clinics, with no appointments needed at many clinics across the state of Nevada. Sparks Fire Department will be hosting several. There’s one Thursday at the Lazy 5 Regional Park, 7100 Pyramid Way from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Another will be May 23rd at Holy Cross…… MORE
South Lake Tahoe’s Fourth of July Fireworks Have Been Canceled
Tahoe Douglas Visitors Authority has decided to cancel South Lake Tahoe’s Fourth of July Fireworks. President Carol Chaplin says, “The decision is focused on public safety concerns and providing mitigation solutions around peak visitation times.” The visitors authority statement says “The annual display draws tens of thousands of visitors to area beaches and reservations interest…… MORE
Bank Robbery Suspect Arrested in Carson City
A man has been arrested for allegedly robbing a bank in Carson City. It happened at the Wells Fargo on East William Street around 4 o’clock Tuesday. Witnesses say the suspect approached a teller, demanded money, and walked away with the stolen cash in hand. He was not armed. According to investigators, someone reported a…… MORE
Pedestrian Killed in I-80 Crash Identified
The pedestrian killed after a 3-vehicle crash near Sparks early on Wednesday morning has been identified by Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner’s Office. 67 year-old John Mouchou was struck and killed during the early morning collision which closed the Sparks Boulevard off-ramp for several hours. Another person was transported to the hospital. There is no…… MORE
BLM Asking You to Be Extra Cautious This Fire Season
The Bureau of Land Management is asking everyone to cautious when recreating due our severely dry conditions as we head into fire season.… MORE
Deputies Searching For Hit & Run Driver Who Injured a 10 Year Old
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is trying to find a hit-and-run driver, in a crash that injured a 10-year-old boy. It happened Sunday night just before 7 o’clock in Sun Valley. The sheriff’s office said the boy was riding his bike in his neighborhood and pulled off to the side of the road to let…… MORE
Washoe County School District Updates Mask Policy
Students in the Washoe County School District who are 9 years of age and younger no longer need to wear a mask when they are inside or outside of a school building. The change being announced in an email to parents sent out last night. All other students must continue to wear a face mask…… MORE
Active Shooter Training Happening in Reno Today
The Reno Fire Department and the Reno Police Department are conducting active shooter training today at the Regional Public Safety Training Center and you may see some action if you’re driving by the area.… MORE
Reward Offered For Suspect Wanted in Counterfeit Check Scam
Secret Witness is offering a $500 reward for information leading to the arrest of the suspect wanted in connection with a counterfeit check scam. The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office said the man was caught on surveillance video cashing counterfeit U.S. Treasury checks at Hobey’s Casino in Sun Valley. The checks totaled just over $3,000.… MORE
