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Northern Nevada local news

Do You Know a Hometown Hero?

My Hometown Heroes, a national non profit started in Nevada that gives scholarships to young adults who’ve beat cancer, has they application process open now for anyone who’d like to apply so they can start college this year.MORE

Census Bureau Hiring in Reno, Sparks and Carson City Areas

If you’re looking for a job with pretty good pay, and a flexible schedule, that includes paid training, don’t forget about the 2020 census. It’s a temporary job, that could be ideal for students or retirees. The Census Bureau’s Marna Davis says applicants must be at least 18 years old, have a social security number and…MORE

Nevada JobConnect Holding Job Fair For Veterans

Nevada JobConnect and the Reno VA will host a job fair Friday, specifically for veterans in Northern Nevada. The job fair will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Reno VA Medical Center, 975 Kirman Ave. Nevada JobConnect says the job fair will highlight positions starting at $15/hour.MORE

Washoe County Man Faces Multiple Sexual Assault, Child Pornography Charges

A Washoe County man has been arrested on multiple charges related to sexual assault and lewdness with a child under 14. Detectives with the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Crimes Against Children unit arrested 24-year-old Kyle Gephart January 15th. Gephart faces two charges of Sexual Assault Against a Child, one charge of Lewdness with a Child…MORE

Case of Coronavirus Confirmed on The West Coast

The Coronavirus, an upper respiratory infection that can turn into lower respiratory infection like pneumonia, has made it’s way to the US, with the first case reported in the US in Washington. KOH’s Daniela Sonnino spoke with the Washoe County Health District to learn more about the virus that originated last month in a public…MORE

Woman Hit With Stray Bullet, Police Looking For a Suspect

A woman is in the hospital after she was shot on the 1600 block of Wedekind Road on Monday afternoon. Authorities are looking for a suspect described as a black or Hispanic man with a slight build. The Reno Police Department says the victim was hit in the chest by a stray bullet, but police…MORE

Bicyclist Injured in Crash at Pyramid & McCarran

Sparks police cited a driver involved in an accident with a bicyclist. It was reported just after 6pm yesterday in the area of Pyramid Highway and McCarran Boulevard. Investigators say the vehicle was headed east on McCarran, then turned south onto Pyramid, hitting the 11 year old bicyclist. The victim was taken to the hospital…MORE

Man Who Died in Accident at Heavenly Mountain Resort Identified

A Heavenly Mountain Resort employee who died on the expert trail in Mott Canyon on Saturday, January 18th, has been identified as 36-year-old Christopher John Nicholson of South Lake Tahoe. Heavenly called it a “serious incident”, but no details were immediately available. Nicholson was transported to Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center in Carson City for…MORE