Category Archives: KOH Local News

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Man Killed at Nuclear Test Site

A man who entered a secure federal site near Las Vegas the government once used to test nuclear bombs has been shot and killed. The man reportedly failed to stop at a security gate Monday at the Nevada National Security Site, drove for about 8 miles, then parked and approached security officers and Nye County…MORE

Nevada Attorney General Warns About Event Scams, Resellers

Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford is warning consumers to be alert when purchasing tickets from a reseller, or for events advertised online. Nevada’s popularity as a tourist destination makes it a prime target for selling fake events and counterfeit tickets. Before purchasing tickets consumers should research the company hosting the event. Pay close attention to…MORE

Plans For a New Amphitheater in Victorian Square Move Forward

Plans for the new amphitheater in Victorian Square continue to move forward. In a unanimous vote, the Sparks City Council approved the request from Marnell Gaming to help pay for some of the construction costs of the 8,600 seat concert venue. Marnell Gaming, the company that owns The Nugget asked the Council for the nearly…MORE

The Winter Wondergrass Festival Returns to Squaw Valley

Make plans for the 3rd annual Winter Wondergrass Music Festival at Squaw Valley. Three day tickets are still available for the event coming up in March. Kayla Burke with the North Lake Tahoe Resort Association says after you take a few double diamond runs, get ready for the show with some craft brews in the…MORE

Gardnerville Man Facing Multiple Sexual Assault Charges

Police in South Lake Tahoe have arrested a Gardnerville man for multiple sexual assaults on minors. According to police, 46-year-old Sergio Antonio Recendiz-Rodriguez committed the assaults at a business in South Lake Tahoe. He is charged with multiple counts of sexual battery on minors under the age of 14. Anyone with information about this case…MORE

Sparks Police Looking For “Person of Interest” in Vehicle Theft

The Sparks Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying a person of interest in a stolen vehicle investigation. Officers responded to the initial report around 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 23rd in the area of McCarran Boulevard and Prater Way.MORE

Sparks Police Looking For Vehicle Burglary Suspects

The Sparks Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying three people who allegedly broke into two cars and stole several items. Monday, officers responded to a report of multiple vehicle burglaries on East Lincoln Way near Sparks Boulevard. During the investigation, officers learned two vehicles were broken into and numerous items were stolen.…MORE

Victim of Fatal Shooting in Reno Identified

The man shot and killed Friday night in Reno was 52 year old Christopher Gambsky, according to the Washoe County Medical Examiners Office. Gambsky had been shot several times, and died at the hospital. Witnesses say the shooter may have been driving a white two door sedan, and police aren’t sure about the circumstances of…MORE

Four Murder Charges Against Martinez-Guzman, Will Be Tried in Washoe County

Washoe County D.A. Chris Hicks and Douglas County District Attorney Mark Jackson will personally lead the prosecution of Wilbur Martinez Guzman on four counts of murder and the case would be tried in Washoe County. The prosecutors caution there is little more they can say about the case. Hicks says it’s too early to decide…MORE