Former Nevada Senator Harry Reid checked in with KOH’s Daniela Sonnino this week to show his support for the Biden/Harris ticket as the Democratic National Convention gets underway online.… MORE
Category Archives: KOH Local News
Evacuations Ordered Near The Site of The Loyalton Fire
The Loyalton Fire burning near Loyalton, California has grown to 36,250 acres with 5% containment . The cause remains under investigation. Mandatory Evacuation Orders have been issued for Balls Canyon Road, Long Valley Road, Bordertown and Copperfield. The American Red Cross of Nevada opened an evacuation information center at the Washoe County Senior Services. Nevada…… MORE
Spanish Springs Shooting Under Investigation
The Sparks Police Department reported a shooting Saturday evening at the south end of Spanish Springs. It happened about 7:01 p.m. in the 2400 block of Wingfield Hills Road. Police said a 22-year-old man was shot and taken to the hospital, where he was treated and released late Saturday. The investigation continues. Secret Witness is…… MORE
One Person Injured in Shooting in Northeast Reno
One person was injured early Sunday in a shooting at UNR student housing in northeast Reno. According to police, the victim received injuries that were not life-threatening. The shooting happened at the YOUnion Apartments in the 2700 block of Enterprise Road. Police said there was a birthday party and then a fight broke out. One…… MORE
Washoe County School District Delays The Start of School
School will not start today as planned for the Washoe County School District (WCSD). The District alerted parents by phone and email last night, that administrators made the decision to cancel today’s classes due to the poor air quality caused by the Loyalton Fire. In a message to parents, Superinendent Dr Kristen McNeill said, “We…… MORE
Road Rage Incident Leads to a Stabbing
A road rage incident has sent one man to the hospital with stab wounds and the suspect remains at large. The incident took place on Friday night about 9 on Highway 50 near Tallac Avenue in South Lake Tahoe. A fight broke out where the victim was stabbed, that man was taken to Renown. According…… MORE
Polling Location Will be Available For Those Who Want to Vote In-Person
The Washoe County Registrar of Voters Office wants to remind you that they’ll have several polling locations open for early voting and on election day, so you can vote in person.… MORE
Part 4 of Our News Series, “Calvary Chapel Versus Nevada… Going to Court for God”
As the pandemic drags on, questions mount about the government’s legal authority to suspend everyday life. In Federal Court, a rural Nevada church argues that the state has unconstitutionally restricted worship attendance more than it restricts business. KOH’s samantha stone has the final segment of our news series on Calvary Chapel’s challenge to COVID-19 restrictions.… MORE
An Event to Help Feed Homeless Pets
Feeding Pets of the Homeless, a national non-profit organization who provides emergency veterinary care to pets and supplies for homeless pet owners, is hosting its “11th annual Give a Dog a Bone” event through Sunday, collecting donations at several locations in Northern Nevada. Genevieve Fredrick talks about why she started the non profit over a…… MORE
Efforts to Improve Clarity at Lake Tahoe Seem to be Working
Efforts to reduce the amount of sediment particles flowing into Lake Tahoe to improve water clarity are working according to the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection. Jason Kuchnicki, scientist with the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection, talks about how sediment runoff effects the lake. In partnership with the California Regional Quality Control Board Lahontan region,…… MORE
