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Vandalism Suspect Arrested After Damaging Homes And Cars in Sparks

Detectives from the Regional Gang Unit have a suspect in the graffiti vandalism of several homes in Sparks. Residents on Glen Molly and Glen Martin found their homes and vehicles tagged with graffiti, January 19th. The Regional Gang Unit detective was able to connect the vandalism to a suspect who had previously vandalized areas of…MORE

Washoe County School District Extending The School Year

The Washoe County School District has announced they are extending the school year to include classes on June 7th, 8th and 9th. The District has had to cancel three days of instruction this school year, one due to wildfire smoke and two due to heavy snowfall in January. If the District has further cancellations, the…MORE

Reward Offered For Information on Homicide in Reno

Secret Witness is offering a $2500 reward for information leading to an arrest in a homicide investigation. Officers with the Reno Police Department responded to a report of shots fired on Tybo Avenue just after 10 p.m. last Sunday. They found the body of a man, later identified as 24-year-old Donovan Bartley of Reno. The…MORE

The COVID Risk Meter is in The Orange

The City of Reno provided an update on the Truckee Meadows COVID Risk Meter, and we’re trending downward and are now in the orange.MORE

Two Burglary Suspects Sought in Carson City

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is trying to identify two commercial burglary suspects. According to the sheriff’s office, deputies responded to an alarm at ‘The Good Life’ at 1480 North Carson Street around 4:45 a.m. Sunday morning. When deputies arrived at the restaurant they discovered evidence of a burglary. Surveillance video shows what appears to…MORE

Reno Police Looking For Man Who Attempted Gas Station Robbery

The Reno Police Department is looking for a man who tried to rob a gas station convenience store Monday night. Officers were called to the Rainbow Market at the corner of Kietzke Lane and Vassar Street around 6:50 p.m. for a report of a strong arm robbery. Employees at the store told police that a…MORE

Man Critically Injured After Being Hit by a Train

A man was critically injured Sunday morning after being struck by a train near the Reno-Sparks border. The man, described by the Reno Police Department as being about 60 years old, was being treated at a Reno hospital late Sunday morning. It happened about 9:51 a.m. at Barnett Way by the old Nevada Division of…MORE

Reno Police Investigating Shooting on Tybo Avenue

Reno Police were called to a shooting on Tybo Avenue in Reno. Police say there’s one suspect and one victim from the shooting, though the victim’s condition is unknown and there’s no suspect description at this time. Officers say this is an isolated incident. Tybo Avenue was closed last night between Silverada Boulevard and Nyala…MORE

Nevada Lt Governor Kate Marshall on The Patch to Recovery

Since the Coronavirus outbreak Nevada’s lost around $18 billion in tourism dollars, which are vital to our economy. KOH’s Daniela Sonnino spoke with Lieutenant Governor Kate Marshall about the path to recovery.MORE

Department of Health And Human Services Launch a Vaccine Call Center

The biggest question about vaccines in Nevada may be, “Where can I get a shot?” Nevada Health Response is trying to clear up that question.  The Department of Health and Human Services now has a vaccine call center up and running, to answer questions about where appointments are available, and who is eligible. That information will…MORE