Democratic legislators are working on a bill that would change the abortion consent laws in the state, and no longer require parents to approve. The bill would also remove the direction to doctors, requiring them to tell the patient about the emotional impacts of abortion, or to tell them how far along the pregnancy is…… MORE
Category Archives: KOH Local News
Wheelchair Found Near Golden Valley Exit
A KOH Listener reports finding a wheelchair at the southbound 580/ Golden Valley exit. If you’re missing a wheelchair, he advises it has been turned over to the Washoe County Sheriffs Office, contact the sheriffs office to reclaim it.… MORE
The Mormon Crickets Are Coming! Meeting Planned For This Week
The Nevada Department of Agriculture is inviting you out to one of several meetings planned this week to learn more about Mormon Crickets, because the numbers are expected to be high this year. Meeting Wednesday in Sparks at 405 S. 21st Street at 3pm… MORE
Investigation Into Tahoe City Shooting Continues, No Danger to The Public
The Placer County Sheriff’s Office says no one has been arrested, but the public is not in danger after a double shooting that left a Sparks man dead Saturday evening in Tahoe City. Officials say they’re not releasing further information yet, as it might compromise the investigation. 33-year-old Octavio Villa Villanueva of Sparks was shot…… MORE
Nevada’s AG Joins Suit Challenging Trump’s National Emergency Declaration
Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford has joined a lawsuit led by California Attorney General Xavier Becerra, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The lawsuit challenges President Trump’s declaration of a national emergency and his attempt to use funding appropriated by Congress for other purposes. In the complaint, the coalition…… MORE
Washoe Schools Using Winter Bus Stops Tuesday, Normal Start
[KOH] – The Washoe County School District has announced that schools will start at scheduled times.on Tuesday, February 19. Winter bus stops will be in effect due to icy conditions on side streets. Click here for a list of winter bus stops. … MORE
Police Release Photo of Burglary Suspect
The Sparks Police Department is investigating a Burglary that occurred at the Gold Midget Mart on Victorian Avenue. The suspect was wearing a black vest over a black long sleeve shirt, black cargo pants and a black baseball hat. The subject left in what is described as possibly a dark SUV. You’re asked to contact…… MORE
Sparks Police Release Photo of Theft Suspect
The Sparks Police Department is asking for your help finding a man wanted in connection with a theft, they’ve released a photo. Police say it happened on December 2, at the Kohl’s store on Pyramid Way. If you recognize the suspect, you are asked to call Sparks Police or Secret Witness at 322-4900.… MORE
One Person Killed in Weekend Shooting in Tahoe City
One man is dead and another is injured following a shooting that happened Saturday evening in Tahoe City. The Placer County Sheriff’s office says 33 year old Octavio Villa Villanueva was shot in the mall parking lot and died at a nearby hospital. It happened shortly before 5 p.m. on Saturday in the parking lot…… MORE
Police Arrest Sparks Stabbing Suspect
The Sparks Police Department arrested a man Sunday for a stabbing that happened Friday in west Sparks. 53-year-old Gary Berg, was arrested on charges of battery with a deadly weapon and failure to obey a court order. Police said they went to the 1700 block of Meadowvale Way at about 8 p.m. on a report…… MORE
