It’s National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and to raise awareness, Carson Middle School students are pledging to “Acknowledge, Care and Tell” on campus today.… MORE
Category Archives: KOH Local News
Couple Arrested After Stealing Donation Jar
Washoe County Sheriff’s Office deputies have arrested two people in the theft of a jar containing approximately $400 in donations for the Ronald McDonald House Charities. Deputies arrested 23 year old Tia Cryer, and 25 year old John Gilman, at a home in Sparks. The initial incident occurred August 23rd when the suspects walked into…… MORE
Mound House Man Sentenced After Threatening a Prosecutor
A Mound House man has been sentenced to 364 days in jail for threatening a prosecutor. The Washoe County District Attorney’s Office says the case against William Ramirez began in July, when the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office began an investigation into an explicit threat left on a voicemail system at the Lyon County District Attorney’s…… MORE
Woman Accused of Embezzling From Humane Society Gets Jail Time
The woman arrested last summer accused of embezzling from the South Lake Tahoe Humane Society, has pleaded guilty. Former Director Nicki Congero will serve six months of jail time, serve four years probation, and has agreed to repay the nearly 60 thousand dollars she stole. She allegedly used her agency issued debit card to pay…… MORE
UNR Wins Grant in Research to Prevent Premature Deliveries
15 million preterm births occur each year worldwide. In Nevada, one in 10 babies is premature. A research team at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine under the direction of Dr Iain Buxton, foundation professor of pharmacology, is working to develop new approaches to prevent preterm labor. Dr. Buxton and his research team…… MORE
Fugitive From Justice Sought by Nevada DPS
The Nevada Department of Parole and Probation is looking for a fugitive who is known to frequent local motels in the Carson City Area. He’s 24 year old Javier Ruben Martinez. He’s wanted for felony probation violation, felony eluding a police officer, and for firing a weapon endangering others. … MORE
Man Who Punched Casino Employee Convicted of Murder
A man who lost a bet, tried to grab his chips, and punched a Reno casino shift manager in the face as he tried to flee, has been convicted of first degree murder. The punch killed 52 year old James Bryant. The case against 65 year old Frederick Borden dates to September 2016. The Washoe…… MORE
Crews Knock Down Fire in Sun Valley
Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District fire crews responded to a small fire near the intersection of Amargosa Drive and Heritage Drive in Sun Valley. The fire started under an electrical poll and left some NV Energy customers without power. The power was restored by 9:45 last night.… MORE
Sun Country Airlines Cancels Portland Flight
Sun Country Airlines, a low cost airline based in Minneapolis, won’t be flying to Portland out of Reno. Plans to begin service in November have been cancelled.… MORE
Are You Ready For November? Some Registration Deadlines Are Approaching
It’s National Voter Registration Day, and the Washoe County Registrar of Voters is reminding everyone that the general election is less than two months away, so you need to get registered if you want to vote in November.… MORE
