Grand Sierra Resort has joined with Vitalant to sponsor a blood drive Wednesday through through Saturday at the Reno Donation Center. To donate appointments are required to maintain social distancing. Appointments can be made online at BloodHero.com or by calling 329-6451. Vitalent is at 1125 Terminal Way in Reno.… MORE
Category Archives: KOH Local News
CCW About to Expire? You Can Get an Extension
Some good news for anyone with a Concealed Weapons Permit (CCW) that has expired or is about to expire. Washoe County Sheriff Darin Balaam announced, his office will grant a 120-day temporary extension. This applies to any CCW that has expired or will expire on or after March 12th. Sheriff Balaam says the temporary extension…… MORE
Group Collecting Computer Equipment to Donate to Kids Stuck at Home
Jobs for Nevada graduates, a group that works with “At Risk” youth, to make sure they complete high school, is looking for computer donations that will be given to students so they can study at home.… MORE
Washoe County Woman Loses Her Husband to COVID-19
The first person in Washoe County has died from the Coronavirus. KOH’s Daniela Sonnino spoke to the wife of Bruce McCallister, who did a lot for his community in his 47 years. Bruce also leaves behind a ten year old son.… MORE
Washoe County Provides a Coronavirus Update
At Monday’s Emergency Operations Center Joint Press Conference Chairman Bob Lucey of the Washoe County Commission, expressed sympathy for the family of the first person to die in Washoe County of Covid 19, and urged all citizens to take steps to protect themselves and others. He also expressed thanks to the medical community– Lucey and…… MORE
BLM Holding Adopted Horses Through The Pandemic
The Bureau of Land Management wants to reassure wild horse adopters, they’re prepared to take care of any horses in holding, until lockdowns are lifted. They’re shooting for July for February adoptions.… MORE
Washoe County Distance Learning Begins Wednesday
Due to the current state of emergency declared by the Governor, the Washoe County School District (WCSD) will formally launch its distance learning plan tomorrow (wed). The District is providing educational materials online and in paper packets. Families who have internet access at home can access online materials, families who do not have internet accesscan…… MORE
Burning Man Ticket Sales on Hold
Officials with Burning Man say the main sale for tickets to the event has been postponed due to COVID-19 concerns. The sale was set to take place on April 8. An alternative date has not yet been set.… MORE
Nevada Governor Suspends Evictions on Homes And Businesses
In an address Sunday afternoon, Governor Sisolak suspended evictions on homes and businesses for 90 days. The Governor is asking landlords to develop a plan to deal with people who can’t pay rent due to business shut-downs. According to officials this doesn’t mean free rent or mortgage, however. Nevada State Treasurer Zach Conine is working…… MORE
Employee at The Gigafactory Has Tested Positive For COVID-19
An email sent to Panasonic employees Sunday says a Tesla employee working at the Gigafactory, east of Sparks, tested positive for COVID-19. The email says the employee was onsite at the Gigafactory for about an hour on March 21 before going home sick. There are no confirmed cases of the coronavirus on the Panasonic side…… MORE
