Category Archives: KOH Local News

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Man Arrested After Crime Spree in Sparks

Sparks police have arrested a man following a string of vehicle burglaries and other crimes that happened Sunday afternoon. It started with several reports of vehicles stolen in the Union Street area, and ended after several items were stolen from a store on Pyramid Way Police say 36 year old Sixto Guzman allegedly attempted to…MORE

Body Found at Silver Lake

Search and Rescue volunteers with the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office discovered the remains of a teenage male at Silver Lake. The news comes nearly a month after 17-year-old Sunny Dicarrillo was reporting missing. He had last been seen kayaking at Silver Lake. A kayak belonging to him was seen over-turned at Silver Lake on Sunday,…MORE

Reno-Sparks Indian Colony Searching For Armed Suspect

The Reno-Sparks Indian Colony Police Department is asking for the public’s help finding a man who may have been involved in violent crimes on colony land in Reno. The incidents happened March 25 and on Sunday morning. Police say the man was last seen driving a silver 2012 Chevrolet truck with Nevada Purple Heart license…MORE

Overnight Lane Closures on Kietzke Lane This Week

Overnight lane closures will take place starting tonight, at the intersection of Kietzke Lane and Mill Street for storm drain installation as part of a Nevada Department of Transportation project to add designated bicycle lanes and upgrade sidewalks on Kietzke Lane. Vehicles will not be able to travel westbound on Mill Street through the Kietzke…MORE

Construction Crews Discover Time Capsule at Reno Masonic Lodge

Construction crews working on the Reno Masonic Lodge demolition discovered a time capsule that was stashed away in a cornerstone of the building. Want to know what’s inside? Mayor Hillary Schieve is going to crack it open Tuesday at a ceremony next to the building. The Lodge was constructed in October 1872, so the capsule’s…MORE

Sick Leave Bill Moving in Legislature

A bill that requires employers to offer 40 hours a year of earned paid sick leave is moving in the state legislature. State Senator Joyce Woodhouse calls paid sick leave a basic workplace standard all families should have access to. As amended the bill would require it on businesses with 50 or more employees. Reno…MORE

Hit And Run Crash Closes Pyramid Highway

The Nevada Highway Patrol is investigating a hit and run crash on Pyramid Highway near Robert Banks Boulevard. it happened early Friday morning. Both directions of Pyramid Highway were closed down during the investigation, it has just reopened. The driver at fault fled the scene but was located a short time later. Impairment is suspected…MORE