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
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Donald Trump Jr Brings The Trump Campaign to Sparks
On Wednesday, President Donald Trump’s son, Donald Trump Jr., addressed more than 200 supporters in Sparks. After his speech he spoke to our news partner KOLO 8… Trump Jr. spent much of his speech blasting democrats, the Chinese government, and the idea that climate change is contributing to the poor air quality in Northern Nevada.… MORE
Bureau of Land Management Challenging a Judge’s Ruling Over Their Director
The Bureau of Land Management says it will challenge a judge’s ruling that ousted William Perry Pendley as director last week. In the meantime, Pendley is still at the agency as “Deputy Director.” The judge found Pendley had been on the job illegally for more than 400 days without Senate confirmation. Jayson O’Neill with the…… MORE
Some Tips to Make Sure Your Ballot Gets Counted
Worried about your vote being counted if you mail it in? An expert has tips to track it after you send it off.… MORE
Nevada Governor Announces New COVID-19 Guidelines
Some businesses will remain at 50% capacity limits for now, but the Governor has relaxed the public gathering limit, raising it from 50, to 250. The Governor says it won’t be long before conventions of 1,000 or more will be allowed under strict limits. He promised the US business community Nevada will be a safe…… MORE
Renown Health Warning The Community About a Phone Scam
Renown Health is warning the community of a potential phone scam. Renown officials say scammers are spoofing Renown phone numbers and calling community members claiming they will get a special Renown rate to sign up for phone and internet services. This is a scam and everyone is urged to be cautious if you receive one…… MORE
Washoe County Back on The COVID-19 “Watch List”
Washoe County is back on the “watch list” of the state COVID-19 Task Force. The Task Forces uses three criteria to determine which counties are most at risk for COVID transmission: Positive cases per 100,000 population; Positivity rate; Number of tests conducted. Washoe County was removed from the list when the COVID test positivity rate…… MORE
Need a New Tree?
The City of Reno’s is offering low cost trees to residents in partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation, but you need to sign up now to get involved in the sale coming up October 17th. Sign up at Reno.gov… MORE
How The Brothel Business is Working Around COVID-19
The prostitution industry was shut down for seven months due to Covid 19, but thanks to their seldom used escort license, Lance Gilman of Mustang Ranch is still able to keep his girls working. Gilman checked in with KOH’s Daniela Sonnino to talk about how he’s doing that.… MORE
Reno Police Looking For Hit & Run Driver
One man is in the hospital with life-threatening injuries after being hit by a car on Arlington Avenue. On Sunday, just before 6pm, Reno Police found a man in his 20′s in the roadway. Officers soon learned the man had been hit by a car that left the scene. After investigating, officers learned the striking…… MORE
