As the weather warms the Nevada Department of Wildlife wants to warns to the public that rattlesnakes are waking up, so be cautious.… MORE
Category Archives: KOH Local News
Suspect Jumps Into The Truckee River to Avoid Law Enforcement
A man running from authorities tried to escape Sunday by jumping into the Truckee River. Rescue crews had to pull him from the water after he lost consciousness. His condition has not been released, but Reno Fire Department Battalion Chief Mike Pilcher says the man was not breathing as he was being transported to the…… MORE
Life Threatening Injuries After Crash on Wells Avenue
Two people were injured last night after a crash at the intersection of Wells Ave and the I-80 eastbound on-ramp. When police arrived they learned that one vehicle was traveling north bound and struck a vehicle that was traveling southbound and attempting to make a left turn to enter the eastbound freeway on-ramp. Both drivers…… MORE
Reno River Fest Back This Weekend at Wingfield Park
Reno River Fest is back for the 15th time in Reno. Numerous river related events will be happening all weekend at Wingfield Park. That includes serious whitewater kayaking competitions, lots of food vendors, live music, carnival rides and fly fishing. Get all the details at renoriverfestival.com.… MORE
Two Injured in Head-on Crash on I-80
A head crash involving two vehicles shut down lanes on eastbound I-80 last night near the 4th Street exit. The crash happened just after 11 p.m. when a car going the wrong way crashed into another car. Two people suffered serious injuries. A spokesperson for Nevada Highway Patrol says impairment is suspected.… MORE
The RTC Wants to Hear From You on Future Projects
The Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County is hosting a meeting next week to hear from the public on road closure suggestions for four projects they’re getting ready to start in Reno.… MORE
Reno Mayor Asking For More Police Officers
Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve is asking for more police officers in the next city budget. The tentative budget plan calls for a new deputy chief, and a new dispatcher, but the Mayor says having only six dispatchers ins’t enough and that we need more officers on the streets to maintain safety. The current number is…… MORE
Carson City Pool Needs Lifeguards
This was supposed to be the first week the outdoor pool in Carson City opens, but there are not enough part-time employees. Carson City Recreation Manager Mike Freeman says it’s at a point where it’s starting to affect programming. Freeman says they are looking to fill around 30 part-time lifeguard positions. Freeman says they are…… MORE
Dems Get Green Light to Extend Taxes With Simple Majority
A legislative legal opinion may clear the way for Democrats to push through Gov. Sisolak’s budget, without needing Republican votes to extend two taxes that were supposed to expire, but are needed to balance the budget. The 24-page opinion from the Legislative Counsel Bureau says all it will take is a simple majority to extend…… MORE
Boat Ramps Open at Lake Tahoe Nevada State Parks
Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park’s Sand Harbor and Cave Rock boat ramps, are open for the summer from 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. daily. Boaters are advised to have their powered watercraft inspected and/or sealed prior to arriving at the ramp. For more information on the Invasive Species Program and inspection locations, visit tahoeboatinspections.com. Nevada…… MORE
