The Sparks Police Department asked for the public’s help finding a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run June 30 that left a bicyclist with cuts, bruises and a head injury after being thrown from the bike. It happened about 10:30 p.m. in the 1100 block of O’Callaghan Drive, between Sparks Boulevard and McCarran. A witness saw…… MORE
Category Archives: KOH Local News
One Person Killed in Head-On Crash Involving Wrong-Way Driver
One person is dead after a head-on crash involving a wrong-way driver on Interstate 80. It happened just after midnight. NHP says the driver of a black Kia sedan was going east in the westbound lanes and hit a white Mercedes Benz SUV. The passenger in the KIA was killed. The driver was taken to…… MORE
Democratic Presidential Candidate Julian Castro Visiting Reno Saturday
Democratic presidential candidate Julian Castro visits Northern Nevada on Saturday. Castro is scheduled to hold a meet-and-greet Saturday from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Cathexes at 250 Bell St. Castro is also scheduled to be at the Elko Basque Festival Parade. He is going to ride on the Elko Democratic Party float.… MORE
Progress Stopped on Brush Fire Near Dayton
Progress was quickly stopped on a small brush fire that broke out near Dayton along U.S. 50 Wednesday afternoon. The fire was hit hard by several agencies, including an attack from the air, and they held it at about 12.5 acres. The fire did threaten some structures, but none were damaged. The cause is under…… MORE
No Criminal Charges After an “Altercation” at The Douglas County Commission
There will be no criminal charges in the wake of the “Altercation” between Douglas County Commission Chairman Barry Penzel and Commissioner John Engels in May. According to police reports it happened in a closed side room adjacent to the conference room where the meeting was being held. Penzel and Engels were alone in the room…… MORE
Join Newstalk 780 KOH at Star Spangled Sparks
Enjoy holiday festivities at the Nugget today from 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM . They’ll host the 20th Annual “Star Spangled Sparks Fireworks Spectacular. Enjoy live musical entertainment, food vendors and craft booths, along with the Fireworks. Randy Kennedy at the Nugget encourages you to leave the pets at home. Dogs aren’t big fans of…… MORE
NDOT Reminding You to Secure Your Load
The Nevada Department of Transportation is asking everyone going camping or just for an outing at the beach to secure their load, so it doesn’t end up on the highway.… MORE
NDOW Launching Operation Dry Week
The Nevada Department of Wildlife and local law enforcement kick off Operation Dry Water this week, with extra patrols out on the lake looking for drunk and impaired boaters, kayakers, and jet skiers.… MORE
Free Rides on RTC, and Free Shuttles to Star Spangled Sparks
The RTC of Washoe County’s transit services will be on a Sunday schedule for July 4th. RTC administrative offices will also be closed in observance of Independence Day. The RTC SIERRA SPIRIT will continue operating on its regular schedule, as it does on all holidays. RTC Regional Connector will not be operating Thursday. They advise…… MORE
U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen Visits Tribal Health Center in Reno
US Senator Jackie Rosen stopped in Reno this week to talk with the officials at the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony’s Tribal Health Center about Nation’s Health Care Law and other issues in the medical industry.… MORE
