RTC is hosting a meeting online to talk about the proposed Sparks Boulevard widening Project this Wednesday, and you can tune in and comment.… MORE
Category Archives: KOH Local News
President Trump Brings His Campaign to Nevada
President Donald Trump brought his “Great American Comeback Event” to Douglas County Saturday night in front of an estimated 5,000 enthusiastic supporters. Air Force One landed through the smoke and haze around 6:00 p.m. Saturday night at Reno Tahoe International Airport. The President then traveled to Minden by motorcade. The President took issue with the…… MORE
Sun Valley Man Facing Open Murder Charge After Shooting in Smith Valley
A Washoe County man is facing open murder charges after a deadly shooting in Smith Valley. The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office responded at about 8:30 Thursday night to the area of State Route 338 and Canal Road. Deputies say 29-year-old Matthew Strain, of Sun Valley, was in a single-vehicle crash and then shot a driver…… MORE
Nevada DMV Announces New Extensions
The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles announced an additional extension for expired driver’s licenses or those soon to expire. Licenses, permits, and identifications with expiration dates of March 12, 2020, or later have been extended for an additional 60 days. The existing extension is set to expire this Sunday, Sept. 13. A one-year extension for…… MORE
Police Investigating Shooting on Yori Avenue
The Reno Police Department is investigating a shooting last night in the 2600 block of Yori Avenue. Police said there was a fight in the street and shots were fired at about 6:50 p.m. A witness took a shooting victim to the hospital and the victim had injuries police described as non life-threatening. The suspect…… MORE
Bars Can Reopen September 16th in Washoe County
The Nevada Covid Task Force has approved bars reopening in Washoe County, at midnight September 16th. Social distancing must be maintained, customers must have face coverings. Employees will be health screened daily, and will wear masks at all times. Clark County bars will remain closed for now.… MORE
Trump Campaign Asking a Federal Judge to Stop Nevada’s Mail-In Election
Just weeks before the Nov. 3 elections, President Trump’s campaign is asking a federal judge in Las Vegas to prevent mail-in ballots from going to all active Nevada voters amid the coronavirus pandemic, and block a state law that allows this. Documents filed in U.S. District Court say Republicans might be confused and discouraged from…… MORE
The Airport Was Shut-Down as They Investigated a Suspicious Vehicle
Reno Tahoe Airport was partially shut down Thursday morning, as they investigated a locked car with no license plates, parked against a curb, with no one around. They kept people clear as a precaution, but it turned out the man who left the car was inside the terminal. A bomb dog alerted on the vehicle,…… MORE
Washoe County School District Staff Member Tests Positive For COVID-19
The Washoe County School District says a staff member who serves at both Spanish Springs Elementary School and Spanish Springs High School has tested positive for COVID-19. No one will be excluded from those schools because of the incident. The school district is working with the Washoe County Health District to do contact tracing.… MORE
Nevada Day Parade Cancelled Due to COVID-19
The popular Nevada Day Parade scheduled for Oct. 31 has been canceled due to COVID-19. But the Nevada Day Committee says they are working with the Brewery Arts Center and other nonprofits to create mini parades and events throughout the community, along with finding ways to still have the other events that make up this…… MORE
