Category Archives: KOH Local News

Northern Nevada local news

Four People Arrested in Kidnapping, Robbery Investigation

Carson City Sheriff’s Office Detectives and Special Enforcement Team have arrested several people connected to an ongoing investigation for kidnapping and robbery. According to the Sheriff’s office, deputies responded to a report of a battery with a deadly weapon call last Sunday around 2 am near the water tower area of Goni Road. Deputies took…MORE

Preliminary Hearing Set For Couple Accused of Murder and Child Neglect

A Nevada judge has tentatively set a preliminary hearing for January for a Reno couple accused of murder in the death of the man’s 5-year-old, malnourished daughter. Judge Pierre Hascheff set the two-day hearing for 24-year-old Tyler Anderson and his 23-year-old wife, Averyauna Anderson, for Jan 24th in Reno Justice Court. Police say Tyler Anderson’s…MORE

Washoe County School District Wants Your Feedback

The Washoe County School District wants to know what you think about a new school they want to build in the Cold Springs area.They’ve opened a survey to find out. There are several proposed sites, but Riley Sutton with the district says they do have a location they’ve picked out because of walkability, and it’s…MORE

GOP Senate Leaders Say Goodbye to Dean Heller

Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell spoke on the senate floor about departing Nevada Senator Dean Heller, calling him a true man of the people, who isn’t afraid to get his hands dirty working on behalf of veterans, middle class families, and a strengthening economy. McConnell adds, in just seven years, Dean Heller has authored or…MORE

How About a Christmas Gift Made in Nevada

The 10th annual Made in Nevada Holiday Marketplace is set to take over the Flag Store in Sparks this weekend. Eric Smith, vice president of the Flag Store, explains. Customers can discover authentic and unique art, gifts, food and other goods all produced and crafted by Nevadans in Nevada. Hundreds of products will be on…MORE

Man Who Killed Casino Employee Gets Life in Prison

A man who exploded after losing a casino bet, and grabbed his lost chips off the table then punched an Eldorado Shift manager who tried to stop him, has been sentenced to life in prison for murder. 65 year old Frederick Borden’s attack on 52 year old James Bryant, left him with a torn vertebral…MORE

Big Opening Sales For Christmas Season in Nevada

Shoppers jammed stores and kept online retailers busy over the Thanksgiving weekend and Cyber Monday to take advantage of deals and discounts, as the holiday shopping season entered its final month. In the Silver State, the Retail Association of Nevada (RAN) estimates that over 1.5 million people spent a total of $475.9 million on gifts,…MORE

Reno City Council Rejects Housing Development, Granny Flats

The Reno City Council voted 6-1 Wednesday night to turn down the Daybreak development in southeast Reno, which would have brought 4,700 homes. The council seemed concerned the development was being built in an area prone to flooding. The master plan meant to guide redevelopment recommended not building on the flood plain. Other concerns included…MORE