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
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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
Kindergarten Enrollment is Open Now in Washoe County
If you have a child who turns five years old on or before Sept. 30th, the Washoe County School District wants to remind parents that kindergarten enrollment is open now.… MORE
Bill Would Lower Legal Driving Age to 14 in Some Areas of The State
A bill that would lower the legal driving age to 14 has been introduced by northern Nevada assembly member Alexis Hansen. It would be a restricted license, limited to those in lower population counties in Nevada. Any violations of terms would result in the loss of license until age 18. Currently Nevadan’s can get learners…… MORE
Sun Valley Man Arrested For Illegal Dumping
A Sun Valley man faces multiple charges after a Washoe County Sheriff’s Office deputy saw him illegally dumping trash on Red Hill Sunday. The deputy was on a call on in the area of Sidehill Drive and Fourth Avenue when he spotted two people throwing trash from a vehicle on the hillside above Chocolate Drive.…… MORE
Wilbur Martinez-Guzman Appears in Washoe District Court, Pleads “Not Guilty”
Wilber Martinez-Guzman has pleaded not guilty to murdering four people in Reno and Gardnerville in January. At arraignment in Washoe District Court, the 20 year old illegal immigrant from El Salvador was given a trial date of April 6th, 2020. His attorney, Washoe County Public Defender John Arrascada, and prosecutors, expect the trial to take…… MORE
