Category Archives: KOH Local News

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Two Teenagers Involved in Stead Shooting

A teenager was injured after being shot by another teenager. According to a police, it happened at the Chevron gas station in Stead about 7:45 p.m. last night, when officers responded to a report of shots fired near the gas station. Police said a teen suspect shot at another teen but missed, and the other…MORE

Reno Police Investigating Vandalism Incident at Reno City Hall

The Reno Police Department is investigating a vandalism incident at the City Hall building. Officers were called to the administration offices at the corner of Virginia and First Streets around 4:45 p.m. Tuesday for a report of damage to a second floor window. According to investigators, it’s unclear what was used to cause the damage…MORE

Recruitment Efforts Underway to Immunize Nevada

More than three million Nevadans are eligible for the coronavirus vaccine. Recruitment efforts are underway for workers to help get that done. Immunize Nevada and the state’s Battleborn Medical Corps are searching for nurses to volunteer at public sites and clinics, and have rounded up about 200. Volunteers can email [email protected]. Besides volunteers CVS stores…MORE

Crews Respond to Early Morning Fire in West Reno

The Reno Fire Department responded to an early morning structure fire on Allen Street in west Reno this morning. It broke out just after 4:00 A.M. near Hunter Lake Drive. No word yet on what may have caused it.MORE

DUI Arrest Numbers Are on The Rise

Nevada Highway Patrol is reminding people to never drive impaired, especially because DUI arrest numbers are on the rise. Hannah DeGoey, public information officer for Nevada Highway Patrol, says, “Troopers have already made 51 DUI arrests this December as opposed to the 49 arrests last year for the entire month. Don’t be the reason somebody…MORE

Reno Police Investigating Stabbing in Downtown Reno

The Reno Police Department is investigating after a woman stabbed her brother at the Siegel Suites Virginian on Virginia Street and W. 2nd Street. It was reported just before 2 p.m. Monday. Police said it happened inside a room where the two were staying. Investigators could not confirm who the aggressor was. The brother sustained…MORE

Reno & Sparks Partnering With Walgreen’s to Offer Free COVID-19 Testing

Using federal coronavirus funding, the cities of Reno and Sparks are partnering with Walgreens to offer residents free COVID-19 testing. The testing is conducted in a drive-thru operation, so you can remain in your car. Children 3 and older can be tested if a parent or guardian is present. Testing capacity is limited, so you…MORE

Man Arrested After Damaging a Vehicle And Firing Shots in Sparks

A man is under arrest after police say he beat a car with a crowbar and fired off several shots in a Sparks parking garage. 28-year-old Vincent Sandoval has been arrested after police responded to reports of shots fired in the Victorian Avenue garage just before 1:30 on Sunday afternoon. Police say they found a…MORE