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Brothels Preparing to Reopen in Nevada

As brothels prepare to reopen in Northern Nevada, KOH’s Daniela Sonnino sat down with Lance Gilman, owner of Mustang Ranch, to discuss business and how his ladies have laid low for the last year due to Covid 19.MORE

Sparks Police Looking For Missing Woman

The Sparks Police Department is asking for the public’s help finding a woman with mental health issues last seen April 12 in southwest Sparks. Carol Drummer was last seen near Our Place, a homeless shelter, at 605 S. 21 St. just north of Glendale Avenue. Drummer has bipolar disorder and paranoid schizophrenia, and police believe…MORE

Drug Round-up This Weekend

Unwanted, unused, unneeded, and expired prescription drugs are being collected Saturday in Washoe County, as well as Carson City, Douglas, and Lyon Counties. The Prescription Drug Round-up is available at many local grocery stores and Sheriffs Offices. In Reno and Sparks that includes Raley’s and Smiths stores. “At home” disposal kits are also being offered.…MORE

Washoe County Commissioners Need a New Reopening Plan

Pushback from the City of Reno, The Washoe County School District and the County’s own health officer, has Washoe County Commissioners are coming up with a new COVID-19 reopening plan, after their latest was rejected. The Nevada COVID Task Force reviewed the plan Thursday as counties across the state prepare for the transition of mitigation…MORE

District Health Officer Does Not Endorse Washoe County COVID Plan

Washoe County’s district health officer does not endorse the plan Washoe County Commissioners approved Tuesday as a roadmap to opening the community from COVID-19 restrictions. Despite recommendations from health authorities, the plan approved by the county does not wait until June 1st to drop social distancing recommendations recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and…MORE

Reno Police Release Photo of Stabbing Suspect

Reno Police released new photos of a suspect involved in a downtown stabbing investigation. It happened around 11:30 p.m. Monday, April 5. Officers said two men got into a fight near the Reno Arch on S. Virginia Street between Commercial Row and 2nd Street. One of the men stabbed the other multiple times then ran…MORE

Washoe County Commissioners Approve COVID Mitigation Plan

Washoe County Commissioners approved the county’s plan for local COVID mitigation measures. The Governors latest directive removes statewide social distancing minimums May 1st, and removes business capacity limits on June 1. Commissioners, like Vaughn Hartung at times were frustrated with the limits they are working under, and wants to open up more. The Washoe County…MORE

Law Enforcement Looking For Vehicle Burglary Suspect in The Carson City Area

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is investigating a series of vehicle burglaries over the past few weeks in the Hot Springs Road area. Deputies say items were taken from vehicles after having their windows smashed. Video surveillance taken along Hot Springs Road on March 27, shows a suspect who allegedly broke the window of a…MORE

Washoe County Has Thousands of Vaccine Appointments Available

Washoe County says it has 8,000 appointments available for COVID vaccinations, and is encouraging everyone to get vaccinated. The County is using a new scheduling software to make it easier to schedule vaccinations. The county is concerned about people who have received their first vaccine, but have not returned for their second shot. James English…MORE

Sparks Fire Department Holding Vaccine Clinics This Week

The Sparks Fire Department will hold COVID-19 vaccine clinics for those 18 years and older on Today (Mon) through Wednesday. Appointments are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Clinics provide the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. Clinics will be held at the Sparks Parks and Recreation Gym, 98 Richards Way in Sparks. Clinics are for first dose…MORE