State and local governments continue to hope for federal help, to avoid destructive budget cuts. Whether it will come depends on the U.S. Senate.… MORE
Category Archives: KOH Local News
Active COVID-19 Cases in Washoe County Hit Their Highest Point
As Covid 19 cases in Nevada passed 8,000 with nearly 400 deaths, active COVID-19 cases hit their highest point in Washoe County Wednesday at 618. The county reported 26 new cases and 12 recoveries. There were no deaths. There have been 1,485 COVID-19 cases in Washoe County.… MORE
Reno Police Respond to Shooting on Yori Avenue
Reno Police were called to the 2600 block of Yori Avenue on a report of someone being shot. They found a man shot once in the upper torso. He was taken to the hospital with minor injuries. Police found a suspect, a female. They said she is no danger to the public. The victim and…… MORE
Reno City Council Reject Annexation Plan
Reno City Council unanimously rejected a proposal to annex more than 1,000 acres along Evans Creek, the area known as Ballardini Ranch. The Council’s main concern is the fire danger in the area and a lack of fire road access. The Council Members also expressed concerns about why the proposal was put forth when there…… MORE
First Responders Are Invited to a Cook-Out Saturday
Mark Silva, owner of Your Personal Chef, is inviting first responders to a cook out and memorial this Saturday. Any first responder, and all military vets, can come out and get a free meal at the Riverwalk Mobile Home Park, and Silva talks about what they’re serving up. If you’d like to go, it’s at…… MORE
RTC Asking For Your Input on on Their Plan For California Avenue
RTC is in the planning stages of a project that will include changes on California Avenue, Mayberry Drive, and First Street, and they’re looking for your comments. … MORE
54 New COVID-19 Cases Reported Tuesday in Washoe County
There were 54 new cases of COVID-19 in Washoe County, officials announced Tuesday. The active case count now stands at 604 cases, the highest point so far. Of the 54 positive cases, 18 are from the homeless population. Officials said the results were from testing done on May 14.… MORE
Small Fire Knocked Out at The Washoe County Complex
A small fire was knocked out Tuesday at the Washoe County Complex. Reno Fire Department units responded. The problem was described as a small electrical fire. Once the smoke was cleared from the building, firefighters declared the scene safe for County staff and the public to return.… MORE
The Truckee River Water Master on our Water Year
The Truckee River Water master checked in with KOH’s Daniela Sonnino this week to talk about where we are when it comes to the water year.… MORE
Governor Steve Sisolak Releases Phase 2 Guidelines
Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak says that the state will begin Phase 2 of his “Roadmap to Recovery” reopening plan on Friday, allowing most businesses to reopen and paving the way for casinos and tourists to return on June 4. Governor Sisolak said his planned press conference on Tuesday was canceled out of an abundance of…… MORE
