Authorities are investigating a hit and run crash that sent one person to the hospital. It happened just after 6:30 p.m. last night at the intersection of Veterans Parkway and Pembroke Drive. Police say a vehicle hit a motorcyclist head-on when attempting to turn onto Veterans Parkway from Pembroke. The person in the vehicle continued…… MORE
Category Archives: KOH Local News
The Lowe’s Building on Oddie Boulevard Will Become “The Oddie District”
The building that was once a Lowe’s on Oddie Boulevard in Sparks is going to be converted into what will be called “The Oddie District.” Developers say it will consist of flex-tech offices, small shops, food and beverage offerings and work-live studios. The building’s largest tenant will be “The Generator” – a nonprofit maker space…… MORE
Arson Suspected After Two Fires on Kietzke Lane
The Reno Fire Department suspects arson after responding to a second fire near Budget Motors on Kietzke. The first was at 4am, the second about 730am. Firefighters say the building has minor damage and they’re not sure if this second fire restarted or if the suspected arsonist returned and started it. No information on a…… MORE
Nevada DETR Warns of Email Scam
The Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation is warning about a new email scam targeting unemployment insurance claimants and employers. Nevada DETR said an email is being sent impersonating the agency with the subject line, “Important Notice (Urgent Response Required).” The email is sent from the address <[email protected]>, which DETR said is not an…… MORE
The Mammovan Rolling Through Reno This Week
With Breast Cancer Awareness Month underway, the Nevada Health Centers Mammovan will be at Moana Nursery, 1100, West Moana Lane Tuesday. The Mammovan will be there from 7:40 a.m. to 2:20 p.m. Wednesday, the mammovan will be at Hyatt Regency, Incline Village and Thursday and Friday at the Row in Reno, that’s west 6th and…… MORE
Man Arrested After Firing Shots Outside of a House Party in Sparks
The Sparks Police Department arrested a Reno man early Sunday morning on charges he drove up to a house having a party, fired shots in the air and drove off. 40-year-old Jaime Luna-Garcia was booked into the Washoe County jail on charges of drunk driving, possessing a stolen gun and firing a gun from a…… MORE
Reward Offered in Shooting Saturday on Rock Boulevard
A person suffered a gunshot wound to the abdomen Saturday night at an apartment at 1090 Rock Boulevard. The victim was treated and released from the hospital. Police said it happened at about 10 pm. The suspect went into an apartment with a gun. There was a struggle and the victim was shot. Police said…… MORE
President Trump Brings His Campaign to Carson City
President Donald Trump used his campaign stop in Carson City yesterday to speak about the state’s economy and how to recover from the COVID-19 shutdowns.… MORE
President Trump Holding a Rally in Carson City Sunday
President Donald Trump will hold a rally at the Carson City Airport on Sunday. Doors open at 4pm at 2600 E. College Parkway. Register for tickets at events.donaldjtrump.com The President made an earlier appearance at the Minden-Tahoe Airport while his son, Don Jr., campaigned for his father this month in Fallon and Sparks.… MORE
RTC Wrapping up Construction on Kuenzli Street Project
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County is planning to wrap up its construction project on Kuenzli Street on Monday, October 19. At that time, Kuenzli Street will open to two-way traffic from Kirman Avenue to Giroux Street. This segment of Kuenzli Street was previously one-way-westbound traffic only. The RTC wants to remind the…… MORE
