Senator Kamala Harris continues her campaign for presidency in the Silver State, and checked in with KOH this week to talk about affordable housing, one of our most pressing issues in Reno and Sparks. Harris says she’s has an idea she’ll implement, if she wins the office. More than 21 million Americans pay more than…… MORE
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Keep an Eye Out For Zombies This Weekend
If you’re traveling downtown this Saturday evening, keep an eye out for the walking dead because the Zombie Crawl is back. Reno Police have some tips for people going to the crawl.… MORE
Reno Crews Called to Fire at Homeless Camp Near The Truckee River
The Reno Fire Department knocked out a fire at a homeless camp near North Wells Avenue and the Truckee River yesterday afternoon. They said the fire was less than an acre large. Reno Fire said there were no injuries.… MORE
Carson City School District Warning of Sponsorship Scam
The Carson City School District is warning the public about a Virginia company who’s contacting local businesses in Carson City asking for “sponsorships” to benefit Carson High School. The east coast business has no affiliation with the school or the district. One business in Carson City was contacted by the scammers, saying they were working…… MORE
Sheriff’s Office Searching For Missing Man
Washoe County Sheriff’s Office detectives need your help to find a missing 20-year-old Sparks man who’s burnt out vehicle was found in the Moon Rocks area off Winnemucca Ranch Road Sunday. Kenyon Wilson is described as a white, five feet six inches tall, 145 pounds, with brown hair, and blue eyes. The last time anyone…… MORE
Former Coach Pleads Guilty to Having Sex With Two Students
A former basketball and softball coach at Lake Tahoe’s Whittell High School has pleaded guilty to a charge accusing her of having sex with two students. The Gardnerville Record-Courier reports 29-year-old Lindsey Oexle admitted to the gross misdemeanor charge in Douglas County District Court last week as part of a plea agreement to avoid two…… MORE
The Haunting Sounds of Halloween at Nightingale Concert Hall Thursday
The haunting sounds of Halloween will fill the air, as the Reno Wind Symphony performs spooky themed musical selections at Thursday’s “Witches Brouhaha.” The members of the wind symphony will be wearing their favorite costumes, and the audience is encouraged to do the same. Conductor Mac McGrannahan says the musicians like to “out-do” each other…… MORE
“Stuff a Bus” For Foster And Adoptive Children
The Washoe County Human Services Agency, RTC, and Sam’s Club are teaming up Thursday to “Stuff a Bus” for foster and adoptive children for their “Have a Heart” campaign, and they need your help.… MORE
Health District Confirms Pertussis Cases at Bishop Manogue High School
The Washoe County Health District has confirmed four cases of whooping cough or pertussis at Bishop Manogue High School. The school is cooperating with the Health District and has agreed to close the school until Monday, in order protect students and staff. Whooping cough is a highly-contagious disease known for uncontrollable, violent coughing that makes…… MORE
PG&E Could Cut Power This Week to Some Nearby Counties
Power outages could be coming to several nearby counties this week over wildfire concerns. PG&E is preparing to cut power late Wednesday due to strong winds. The outage could last until Thursday afternoon. The affected counties include Butte, El Dorado, Nevada, Placer, Sierra, Sutter, and Yuba Counties. Caltrans is also reminding drivers that non-working and…… MORE
