(Sparks, NV) — Sleeping on public property is now a misdemeanor crime in Sparks. That’s after the Sparks City Council brought back an ordinance this week. It applies to people caught sleeping on sidewalks, or in a car, on public property. The ACLU of Nevada has spoken out against the ordinance. Other opponents say it…… MORE
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Teen Girl Booked on Two Counts of Open Murder
A teenager has been booked on two counts of open murder for two shooting deaths Friday in Stead. Reno police arrested 17-year-old Mashenka Ann Marie Reid, on adult charges of open murder early Saturday. Police did not release any other details about the case. It started when police were called to a house on Silver…… MORE
Nine Arrested in Sex Trafficking Investigation
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office arrested nine people Saturday as part of a sex trafficking investigation. The sheriff’s office learned Saturday that a sex trafficking operation arrived in Carson City on Friday. The FBI’s Human Exploitation and Trafficking Task Force was called in to assist in serving warrants at the America’s Best Value Inn on…… MORE
Truck Crash on 395 Causes Fuel Spill
There were traffic delays on 395 yesterday after a dump truck crashed into a wall. Nevada Highway Patrol says it happened around 11:30 a.m. on U.S. 395 southbound, south of north McCarran. More than 40 gallons of diesel were spilled in the crash, and lanes had to be closed during the clean up. No serious…… MORE
The “State of The Economy” According to EDAWN
The Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada hosted the annual “State of the Economy” presentation at the Peppermill Casino, with around 1400 in attendance.… MORE
Have You Seen These Carson City Burglary Suspects?
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is looking for suspects involved in several commercial burglaries in northern Nevada. They say it started on July 14th with a burglary at the Walgreens on East Williams Street in Carson City. The suspects fled with a storage bin filled with cigarettes. Then, on Nov. 16 that Walgreens was burglarized…… MORE
Trump Wins Nevada Caucuses
(Carson City, NV) — Former President Trump has won the Republican caucuses in Nevada. On Thursday evening, Trump won in a landslide just hours after he also secured a victory in the US Virgin Islands caucuses. Trump didn’t face any major competition in Nevada, as former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley chose to compete in…… MORE
Don’t Let Foodborne Illness Ruin The Big Game
Don’t fumble your Super Bowl spread with food borne illness. KOH’s Daniela Sonnino reports… MORE
New Transportation Options For Washoe County Students
Starting February 20th, more than 26 hundred more Washoe County elementary- and middle school students will be able to get a bus ride to class Department Director Rechelle Murillo. The district is reducing walk zones to help students overcome what they say are transportation barriers. Families need to visit washoe schools dot net for updated…… MORE
Juvenile Injured in School Bus Accident
A juvenile is hospitalized after being hit by a school bus near Desert Skies Middle School in Sun Valley. School officials say they were hit after classes let out for the day on Wednesday afternoon. But, it’s not clear if the person is a student. Police say the person was riding a dirt bike, but…… MORE
