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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

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

Immunization Clinic at The Boys & Girls Club Saturday

Most Washoe County schools return to class Monday, and Immunize Nevada wants to remind parents that they have a shot clinic open this Saturday at the Boys and Girls Club on Foster Drive to get your kids up to date on their immunizations, but space is limited.MORE

Wrongful Death Suit Filed Against The City of Sparks

The parents of an 18-year-old who was shot and killed by Sparks Police officers in January have filed a lawsuit against the City of Sparks claiming excessive force, negligence, and wrongful death among other accusations.MORE