NDOT is closing the Eastbound I-80 ramp to northbound U.S. 395 beginning at 10 p.m. tonight so crews can begin working on the transition ramp in the Spaghetti Bowl Xpress Improvement Project.… MORE
Category Archives: KOH Local News
Jobs Up in Nevada, Many Still Unemployed
Nevada added 9,200 jobs in November as the states unemployment rate dropped to 10.1 percent. The unemployment rate in October’s was 12 percent. Nevada is down 109,500 jobs compared to November 2019 Nationwide, unemployment is at 6.7 percent. The state reports strong employment in manufacturing and the full-service restaurant industry, but that may reflect economic…… MORE
Reno Authors Book is Available, it’s a Mystery With a Twist
A Reno woman is out with a new book. Genelle Richards is the author of an unusual mystery. It’s called “The Case of the Disturbing House.” The twist is the detective is a cat named Sherlock Colmes, who investigates crimes with his 13 year old owner Madison. This is a part of an upcoming series…… MORE
Sparks Police Investigating a Shooting on Prater Way
One person was taken to the hospital with injuries after being shot near the Motel 6 on Prater Way in Sparks Tuesday afternoon. According to police, it happened just after 3 p.m. The victim was taken to the hospital and it is unknown if a suspect has been arrested. Police say they believe the shooter…… MORE
9th Circuit Overturns Governor’s Limits on Churches
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has overturned an order that backed the Governor’s health related limits on gatherings in Nevada’s churches. Gov. Steve Sisolak set a limit of 50 people or 50% of the fire code occupancy, whichever was fewer. The restrictions were upheld by a lower court judge, earlier in the year.…… MORE
Small Businesses Could Use Your Help This Holiday Season
Small businesses need our help this year, with many having difficult time paying their bills thanks to the pandemic and the Governor’s guidelines. Support them not only by shopping, but on social media.… MORE
Nevada Electors Cast The State’s Six Votes For President-Elect Biden
Nevada’s Electoral College met Monday morning to officially cast the state’s six votes for President elect Joe Biden. During a Zoom meeting, the electors cast their ballots and held them up so they could be seen. This is a constitutional process that is taking place in every state, that in normal times gets little attention.… MORE
Nevada Veterans Memorial Taking Shape at The Sparks Marina
The Nevada Veteran’s Memorial Plaza is taking shape at the Sparks Marina. Sparks City Councilman Kristopher Dahir spoke with KOH’s Daniela Sonnino about what’s on the way for the project in 2021.… MORE
Nevada Seeing an Increase in Overdoses
The “Overdose Data to Action Program” in Nevada is seeing a sharp rise in overdoses when compared to last year, with COVID-19 playing a major part.… MORE
Nevada Governor Extends His Statewide “Pause”
Surging COVID-19 cases have prompted Governor Steve Sisolak to extend his statewide pause. KOH’s Ben Mach has the story.… MORE
