The Walker fire in Plumas County has been mapped at 54,612 acres and is 98% contained. A Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) team has started an assessment of the Walker Fire area to determine if there is any risk of the destabilized soil to either life or property. “Resource Advisers” are also working with repair…… MORE
Category Archives: KOH Local News
Sun Valley Bank Robbed
Washoe County Sheriffs Deputies are looking for a bank robber, after the Wells Fargo Bank on Sun Valley Boulevard was hit, just after 1 pm Friday. The suspect is described as Hispanic , medium build, wearing a yellow knit top, black sweater and jeans. He may have been picked up by a silver, four-door sedan.…… MORE
Dini Appointed to Lyon County Commission
Governor Steve Sisolak has appointed Joseph Dini the Third to the Lyon County Commission. Dini, a republican, replaces the late Greg Hunewill in district five, generally the area surrounding Yerington. Hunewill passed away last month.… MORE
Walmart Ending E-Cigarette Sales
Walmart says it will stop selling e-cigarettes as the number of deaths tied to vaping grows. The decision from America’s largest retailer may influence other stores and marks a significant blow to the vaping industry. The company said in a statement, “Given the growing federal, state and local regulatory complexity and uncertainty regarding e-cigarettes, we…… MORE
Nevada’s Best Taco Fest is Back at The Sand Regency This Weekend!
Taco Fest 2019 is back at the Sands Regency Casino this Saturday and Sunday, with two days of entertainment, contests, and of course tacos.… MORE
Help Keep Wild Horses Out of Carson City Neighborhoods
The American Wildhorse Campaign and the Virginia Range Wildlife Protection Association is raising money for a fence that will keep wild horses out of the road and neighborhoods in Carson City, and they need your help.… MORE
U.S. Postal Service Holding Passport Fair This Weekend
It’s not too early to think about planning your 2020 vacation, and if you’re traveling overseas, you’re going to need a passport. The US Postal Service is ready to help with two passport fairs this weekend. Rod Spurgeon with USPS talks about some of the documents you’ll need to bring with you. There’s a passport…… MORE
Developers Break Ground on New 55+ Community in South Reno
A new 55+ community has just broken ground in South Reno. Carmella Ranch, a Tolls Brothers Community, promises views of the Sierra, and is just steps away from Virginia City and Mt Rose for those seeking an active lifestyle. Mike Aguilar with the ranch says if you like to stay busy, this is the place…… MORE
Dixon Fire is Done, Fire Managers Let It Burn
Fire Managers with the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest have determined the Dixon Fire has been naturally extinguished after receiving a significant amount of moisture from recent storms. The lightning-caused fire was located deep in the Carson-Iceberg Wilderness and was discovered by aerial reconnaissance on July 28. Fire officials chose to manage the Dixon Fire to meet…… MORE
NCET Expo in Reno, Free Admission
The NCET Small Business Expo is Northern Nevada’s largest and oldest business-to-business expo, and it returns to the Reno-Sparks Convention Center Friday (9/20). Nevada’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology expects more than 1,000 small-business owners and developers will attend the day-long expo. More than 100 vendors will be set-up throughout the convention center providing advice…… MORE
