A $25 billion federal aid package for airlines ends October 1st, and Reno Tahoe International Airport is expecting flight cancellations due to a lack of travel demand and layoffs thanks to the pandemic.… MORE
Category Archives: KOH Local News
Police Looking For a Shooting Suspect
Police are asking for help finding the suspect in a shooting on Wingfield Hills Road in Spanish Springs. KOH’s Monty Wolf has some of the details.… MORE
New Details Released About an Officer-Involved Shooting in Reno
New details were released Wednesday about the Reno Police Department shooting a suspect Saturday night in downtown Reno.… MORE
Two More Local Schools Reported COVID-19 Cases
The Washoe County School District reports it has received word of a positive COVID-19 case at Vaughn Middle School and another at Lemelson STEM Academy. The WCSD is working with the Washoe County Health District to conduct contact tracing. The WCSD and the Health District may exclude students, teachers or other staff from the campus…… MORE
Squaw Valley is Getting a New Name
One of Californias most famous ski resorts is dropping “Squaw” from its name. Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows says it will be dropping ‘Squaw’ next year after “extensive research into history of the term”. Officials say they reached out to members of the Washoe Tribe, as well as other Native American groups. Ron Cohen, president and…… MORE
18 States Now Have Travel Restrictions For Nevadans
At least 18 states now have placed travel restrictions on those heading to their areas from Nevada. Most of them require a period of self-isolation. Some will impose fines for those who disobey state mandates, others provide exemptions for short-term visitors. Nevada has not imposed any restrictions on travelers from other states except to strongly…… MORE
Live in Sparks? There’s Rental Assistance Available
If you live in Sparks, and you owe your landlord back rent due to Covid-19, there are Cares Act funds available, and you can apply now.… MORE
Churchill County School District Delays The Start of School
The Churchill County School District has postponed the start of theschool year to Monday, August 31. School was supposed to start today in Churchill County. The district made the announcement last night. They say the delay is in effect for all students, including those enrolled in full-time remote learning, due to changes with requests for…… MORE
Remains of Woman Killed in 2005 Found in Auburn
Placer County Sheriff’s Office has found the remains of a woman in a cold case disappearance and murder from 2005. In October that year they investigated the murder of 27-year-old Christie Wilson. The investigation led to the arrest of Mario Garcia who was convicted of first-degree murder. Last week, detectives and investigators did another search…… MORE
Military Jet Lands on its Belly at Reno Stead Airport
A military jet made a belly landing at the Reno Stead airport Monday morning, but there were no reported injuries. The Federal Aviation Administration confirms that the F-5 fighter jet landed with its gear up. But the FAA says it does not comment on military operations. The Nevada Air Guard says the aircraft was not…… MORE
