Air quality has been uncomfortable, and unhealthy across northern Nevada prompting a Dense Smoke Advisory and an alert from the Washoe County School District. The smoke advisory is in effect through this (Thurs) morning for the Greater Reno-Carson-Sparks-Minden areas and the Tahoe Basin. The smoke is coming from several fires burning in Northern and Central…… MORE
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Northern Nevada Remembers Sparks Mayor Ron Smith
Sparks Mayor Ron Smith has passed after a battle with pancreatic cancer. KOH’s Daniela Sonnino spoke with Ed Lawson, who takes the helm from Smith, and reflects on the 10 years they worked together.… MORE
Not Wearing a Mask in South Lake Tahoe Could Become Expensive
Don’t wear a mask in South Lake Tahoe and you can expect to be fined up to $100 dollars for individuals and $500 for businesses. The South Tahoe council took testimony from people who say customers have become violent when asked to protect others by using face coverings, including coughing and spitting on workers. Mayor…… MORE
When Will Washoe County Bars Reopen?
Caleb Cage, head of the state coronavirus compliance review panel, says decisions will be made as early as tonight on whether bars and other businesses will be allowed to reopen in Washoe, Clark and four other counties. Washoe County health officials say they support reopening bars in Reno and Sparks because it’s easier to combat…… MORE
Mass Casualty Training at Reno-Tahoe International Airport Today
Reno Tahoe International Airport is practicing a mass casualty incident today, so if you see a lot emergency personnel, don’t be alarmed.… MORE
Sparks Mayor Ron Smith Dies After Two-Year Battle With Cancer
After an almost two-year battle with pancreatic cancer, Sparks Mayor Ron Smith has died. He was 71 years old. Mayor Smith was officially sworn in as the 25th Mayor of Sparks on November 13, 2018. He was elected to the Sparks City Council in November 2006 and was re-elected to four-year terms in 2008, 2012…… MORE
11 Buildings Burned in The Loyalton Fire
The Loyalton Fire has grown to 44,147 acres with 10% containment as of Monday morning. The cause was determined to be lightning. As of now, 5 homes and 6 outbuildings have been destroyed. Because the fire is burning into Dog and Long Valleys, the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest has closed all National Forest System lands in…… MORE
Reno Police Investigating Stabbing at Center & Plaza
The Reno Police Department says one man is in the hospital after being stabbed near Center St. and Plaza St. Authorities say the stabbing was the result of a fight between two men. The suspect is in custody and the victim is in stable condition.… MORE
Plague Reported in South Lake Tahoe
There’s a positive case of the “Plague” in South Lake Tahoe. According to Eldorado County the resident is recieving medical care and is recovering at home. They believe the person who is an active dog walker was bitten by an infected flea along the Truckee River Cooridor north of U.S. 50 or in the Tahoe…… MORE
New COVID-19 Protocols For Carson City Schools
The Carson City School District has some new protocols in effect when school starts on the 24th due to Covid-19. Dan Davis with the district says one of the changes will be that lockers won’t be available for students this year, and he explains why. Other modifications to include the cancellation of senior projects, though…… MORE
