The Nevada Highway Patrol says a drunk driver hit one of its patrol vehicles Saturday on U.S. 50 in Mound House between Carson City and Dayton. The trooper was not seriously injured. The investigation continues but the NHP believes the driver of the Toyota sport utility vehicle that hit the patrol vehicle was impaired.… MORE
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Two Men Convicted After Home Invasion
Two people have been found guilty of a home invasion robbery involving a stolen firearm. A Washoe District Court jury found 21-year-old Kayshawn Smith-Harper and 22-year-old Raymond Banks guilty of multiple charges including Burglary, Grand Larceny, and Home Invasion While in Possession of a Firearm. Banks was also convicted on charges of Assault with Use…… MORE
Reno Tahoe International Airport Preparing For a Busy Week
High volumes of travelers are expected this week at the Reno Tahoe International Airport this week for the Thanksgiving holiday, so plan at least 90 minutes to check in if you’re flying out.… MORE
Scammers Love The Holiday Shopping Season
Holiday sales for 2018 are expected to increase by 4.8% over 2017, according to the National Retail Federation… and Black Friday and Cyber Monday are two of the best days to find great deals for holiday gifts. It’s also a favorite time of year for scammers…… MORE
Seminars This Week Will Help You With Medicare Open Enrollment
The Medicare Open Enrollment Period in Nevada closes on December 7th, and if you need some help with the process, Prominence Health Plan has a number of seminars coming up. They can help you with questions you have, and show you the benefits of selecting a Medicare Advantage Plans versus an Ordinal Medicare Coverage plan.…… MORE
BLM Looking For Seasonal Firefighters
The Bureau of Land Management is filling wildland fire fighter positions in Nevada now through February 2019. There’s several positions open including firefighters assigned to engines, handcrews, and equipment operators with base hourly pay ranging from $12.74 to $27.66 per hour. You must be a U.S. citizen, have a valid passport or birth certificate and…… MORE
Senator Cortez-Masto Co-Sponsors Legislation to Redirect ICE Funding
U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto has co-sponsored the Families Not Facilities Act, which would stop U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement or ICE from using information gathered from unaccompanied immigrant children to detain and deport their sponsors. The act would also redirect ICE funding to programs that would provide for the safety and welfare of unaccompanied…… MORE
UC Davis & Sac State Football Game to be Played in Reno
[KOH] – This weekend’s UC Davis and Sacramento State football game has been relocated to Mackay Stadium due to poor air quality in the Sacramento area. Kickoff is scheduled for noon on Saturday. Existing tickets will be honored, but if you haven’t bought tickets already, a $5 suggested donation will get you in, and all donations…… MORE
Vandals Damage The Battle Born Memorial in Carson City
Three days after the Battle Born Memorial was dedicated to Nevadans killed in war, four youths vandalized the granite next to it by riding razor scooters and bicycles over it. Security cameras captured the incident. Capitol Police have identified four possible suspects, but say the investigation continues. Gov. Brian Sandoval dedicated the memorial on November…… MORE
Couple Arrested For Stealing From a Truckee Business
Two people allegedly caught on security camera stealing an item from a Truckee business have been arrested. 37-year-old Christopher Chang, and 24-year-old Jennifer Chang, both of Reno were booked into the Washoe County jail on Tuesday, they’ve since been released. On Nov. 7, the Truckee Police Department posted the video of two people putting something…… MORE
