The Washoe County Registrar of Voters is reminding everyone that early voting kicks off this Saturday through October 30th, with more than a dozen places to cast your ballot.… MORE
Category Archives: KOH Local News
Westbound Lanes of I-80 Reopened After Fatal Crash Sunday
All lanes of I80 Westbound have reopened at Nevada stateline following a fatal crash. Last night the Nevada Highway Patrol was turning cars around at Goldranch. Details of what led to the crash have not been released. The name of the victim is being held pending notification of next of kin.… MORE
Nevada’s Coronavirus Task Force Relaxing Criteria For Testing
Nevada’s coronavirus task force is relaxing criteria for testing and positivity rates that counties must achieve, to avoid the “Elevated risk” designation. The task force admits progress in containing the pandemic has reversed in the past few weeks, but say they have to balance the need to reopen business to avoid stalling the state’s economy,…… MORE
UNR Moving to Remote Learning After Fall Break
To slow the spread of COVID-19 cases on campus and in Washoe County, University of Nevada, Reno students will switch to remote learning after the fall break. UNR President Brian Sandoval made the decision in consultation with the Washoe County Health District. In the past few weeks, 1 in 9 active positive cases in Washoe…… MORE
Flexride is Coming to Sommerset And Spanish Springs
RTC is rolling out their Flexride service in Sommerset and Spanish Springs October 24th, with low fares that pick you up and drop you off at your doorstep.… MORE
Hit & Run Driver Arrested in Reno
The Reno Police Department has arrested a driver suspected of being involved in a hit-and-run east of the Peppermill Resort Spa Casino. Investigators say a pickup truck collided head-on with another truck on Wrondel Way east of the Peppermill about 7:45 last night. The collision pushed the victim’s truck into a nearby parked car. The…… MORE
The Reno Arch Will Turn Pink Tonight
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the Reno Arch and the Las Vegas signs are going pink this month. They’re flipping the switch and you can watch the broadcast virtually tonight (Fri) at 7pm. Officials are asking that you avoid coming downtown for the event due to social distancing guidelines set by Governor Sisolak.…… MORE
The Nevada Wolf Pack Will Start Play October 24th
The 2020 Nevada football season will begin later this month as the Mountain West Conference announced the league’s schedule Thursday. The Wolf Pack will take on the same eight previously scheduled teams, but with a new order and no bye weeks. Subject to approval from state, county and local officials, the eight-game schedule will begin…… MORE
Nevada Attorney General Says Voter Intimidation Will Not be Tolerated
Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford says anyone trying to intimidate voters on Election Day will face prosecution. He says voter intimidation, and electioneering at the polls is illegal in Nevada. Ford says on NBC, trained poll watchers who go through a process are perfectly legal, but people showing up in candidate “swag” and confronting voters…… MORE
Washoe County Health Officer Against Lifting COVID Restrictions
The Washoe County Health Officer, is not on board with lifting covid restrictions. Kevin Dick says he does not believe it is appropriate for the county to be increasing the cap on public gatherings. Dick’s comment comes after Governor Steve Sisolak announced a new directive that will raise the limit on public gatherings from 50…… MORE
