The City of Reno will start running the train at Idlewild Park Saturday, just in time for Washoe County School District’s spring break. The train is a nostalgic ride that highlights the most scenic parts of Idlewild Park. The train will run daily from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., weather permitting, through Sunday, April 7th.…… MORE
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Lyon County Commission Rejects Gun Background Check Law
Lyon County Nevada Commissioners have passed a resolution that will discourage the sheriff from enforcing Nevada new gun background check law. The resolution passed unanimously says, among other things, that the county opposes any gun regulation that exceeds federal gun laws, and that it has the authority to bar any funds from being spent to…… MORE
AP Report: Martinez-Guzman Killed For Methamphetamine
The suspected motive for Wilbur Martinez Guzman’s wave of robbery and murder in Gardnerville and South Reno was the need for money to buy drugs, specifically methamphetamine, according to a Grand Jury transcript obtained by the Associated Press. Reno Detective Stefanie Brady testified Martinez Guzman referred to himself as an “Idiot,” who after initially giggling…… MORE
Reno Officer in Stable Condition After Officer-Involved Shooting
A trespassing call at a South Meadows McDonalds Wednesday morning led to an officer involved shooting in South Reno. Reno Police were called to the fast food restaurant around 9am, for a man who was asked to leave, but refused. The man was uncooperative with police, and a chase led to the foot path behind…… MORE
Students From Around the Country in Reno For the Future Farmers of America State Convention
600 students are in Reno from states around the US this week attending the Nevada FFA State Convention. KOH’s Daniela Sonnino stopped into Sparks Florist Warehouse to talk with the future farmers, who were getting a lesson on floriculture.… MORE
Senator Catherine Cortez-Masto Delivers an Address to a Joint Session of The Nevada Legislature
Senator Catherine Cortez Masto is the latest federal representative to deliver an address to a joint session of the Nevada Legislature. Cortez Masto says we are all so lucky to call ourselves Nevadan’s. She called on the legislature to help deal with prescription drug costs and protect access to health care.… MORE
Lyon County Considering Resolution in Support of The Second Amendment
Lyon County commissioners consider a resolution expressing support for the Second Amendment Thursday, in reaction to the background check law, passed by the legislature, and signed by the Governor. Among other things the resolution states county commissioners may decide not to expend resources enforcing the law, and could direct the Sheriff not to enforce it,…… MORE
Nevada Health Rankings Released
Every year, the 17 counties in Nevada are ranked by several health factors. John Packham of the UNR School of Medicine says it’s a snapshot for health and what is driving those health outcomes both good and bad. The presentation of the new numbers showed Nevada coming in sixth on the list of health outcomes…… MORE
Mono County Sheriff’s Office Releases Name of Snowboarder Who Fell From a Cliff
The Mono County Sheriff’s Office has released the name of a snowboarder who died Tuesday after falling from a cliff. 31-year-old Justin Khoshnevis of Los Alamitos, California. fell from the cliffs above Twin Lakes, across from Tamarack Lodge and north of “Hole in the Wall.” Mono County Paramedics, Mammoth Lakes Fire Department and Mammoth Lakes…… MORE
Breaking News: Reno Officer Wounded, Suspect Shot in South Meadows
Sparks Police and the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office are assisting Reno Police with an officer-involved shooting investigation in south Reno. Reno Police say they were called about 9AM to reports of a trespasser at the McDonald’s on South Meadows. That investigation led to a walking path near the Latitude Apartments on Double R Boulevard, where…… MORE
