Category Archives: KOH Local News

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Puppy Stolen in Sun Valley Returned to Owner

A four-month-old German Shepherd puppy, stolen nearly a month ago, is back home, after Washoe County deputies located the dog. “Little Dude” was stolen from the victims vehicle October 18, outside a convenience store on Sun Valley Boulevard. The victim got surveillance photos of two suspects from the store. Monday, she contacted the Sheriff’s Office…MORE

Carson City Looking for Vehicle Burglars

Carson City Sheriff’s Office is looking for suspects in a series of vehicle burglaries in October. October 8th a victim parked their car at the trail head on Golf Club Drive and Highway 50 West in Carson City. When they returned from a bike ride, they found their car burglarized. The victim’s credit cards were…MORE

Woman Cited After Being Hit by a Car

Reno Police say a woman has been cited after being hit by a car last night on East Second Street and Golden Lane in Reno. Officers with the Reno Police Department received the call just before 8 p.m. about a vehicle vs. pedestrian crash. The woman who was struck by a vehicle was crossing the…MORE

Finding a Name For The New Tech Academy at Hug High

The Washoe County School District Naming Committee is picking one of three names for the tech academy that’s being built at Hug High, and the Feemster family hopes you come out to the meeting this evening and pitch for their team.MORE

Three Day Emergency Preparedness Drill Begins Today

Several agencies will be participating in a three day emergency preparedness drill this week, starting today through the 14th. “Silver Crucible 2019” will test the statewide emergency preparedness response in dealing with a coordinated terrorist attack.  Drill locations will include the Washoe County Regional Emergency Operations Center, The UNR Redfield Campus, Pickett Park and the…MORE

Flu Has Arrived, Deaths Reported in Washoe and Clark Counties

The first flu death of the season has been reported in Washoe County. The person died of Influenza A between September 29th and October 26th. A total of nine people were hospitalized with the flu in Washoe County over the same time period. The first Clark County flu death has also been reported. That person…MORE

Nevada Senators Push Pershing Public Lands Bill

Senator Jacky Rosen joined Senator Catherine Cortez Masto in introducing the Pershing County Economic Development and Conservation Act, legislation that would consolidate land within the “checkerboard” area in Pershing County for better land management and economic development. This bill authorizes the sales and exchanges of BLM land along the Union Pacific Railroad that was previously…MORE

One Cat Killed in House Fire in Fernley

The American Red Cross was called in to assist a Fernley family Saturday after a fire damaged their home. The fire at the F Street home was reported early Saturday and the home was fully involved with fire when the first crew arrived. All family members got out unharmed, the North Lyon County Fire Protection…MORE