Since 1990, Nevada has grown by nearly 370,000, but the state ranks 46th in the nation for overall child well-being, according to a new report.… MORE
Category Archives: KOH Local News
Reno City Councilwoman Jenny Brekhus Talks to KOH About Her Run For a Third Term
Reno City Councilwoman Jenny Brekhus is taking a shot at her third and final term in office in the next election, and stopped by KOH this week to talk about her plans if she wins, and to take a look back at the last 7 and half years.… MORE
State of Nevada Files Expanded Complaint in Opioid Suit
The State of Nevada filed an expanded complaint to bring justice to multiple conspirators, responsible for the opioid crisis that killed thousands of Nevadans, and devastated the state’s health care and public safety systems. The lawsuit alleges that the manufacturers, distributors, pharmacies, and individuals created an ecosystem of addiction with deadly consequences to the state…… MORE
Community Invited to Victims Rights Ceremony
To honor those who have been affected by violent crime in our community, the Alliance for Victims’ Rights invites all Washoe County citizens to visit and reflect at the Holly Quick Memorial Garden. This Memorial Garden was created in memory of Holly Quick and other victims and survivors of crime in Washoe County. To celebrate…… MORE
Eldorado Selling Three Casinos (No Not Those)
Reno-based Eldorado Resorts is selling three of its regional casinos in two states for $385 million to VICI Properties and Century Casinos. CDC Gaming Reports says analysts speculated the transaction – which includes two casinos in Missouri – could foreshadow a merger between Eldorado and Caesars Entertainment, a deal that has seemingly been in the…… MORE
Man Arrested in Stabbing After a Bar Fight
A man has been arrested for a stabbing early Monday morning in Incline Village. Washoe County Sheriff’s investigators say two men got into a fight at the Village Pub about 1 a.m. One man was stabbed and taken to a hospital with what are believed to be non-life-threatening injuries. The other was arrested. Deputies say…… MORE
Forward Progress Stopped on Wildfire Near Red Rock Road
Forward progress of a fire burning near the Rancho Haven area at the north end of Red Rock Road was stopped at 25 acres. No structures were threatened or damaged according to officials with the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District. Crews fought the fire on the ground and from the air. It was first reported…… MORE
Nevada Highway Patrol Looking For Witnesses to Fatal Crash on U.S. 50
The Nevada Highway Patrol is looking for witnesses to a head-on crash Thursday on U.S. 50 near the south side of Lake Tahoe that killed a Carson City driver. The NHP said 37-year-old Hugo Parra-Solis died as a result of the 7a.m. crash on U.S. 50 near Elks Point Road in the Glenbrook area. So…… MORE
Fire Fighter Injured in House Fire
A home in northwest Reno was damaged in a fire Saturday morning, and firefighter was injured. According to officials the firefighter was injured when the ceiling fell on top of him. He was been treated and released from the hospital. The Reno Fire Department initially received a call about a brush fire about 6:35 a.m.…… MORE
Latest Street Racing Crackdown Results in Six Arrests
The Reno police department made six arrests in a weekend street racing crackdown. Arrests included charges of possession of a stolen vehicle, illegal speed contests, as well as open warrants. Along with the arrests, came 42 traffic citations including speeding and reckless driving. The crackdown comes after concerns from the community and a grant from…… MORE
