A man convicted of lewdness with a child has drawn a life sentence. 30 year old Eric Kortwright of Madera California was also sentenced to an 8 to 20 year term for attempted sexual assault on a child. The case against Kortright began in October 2017 when the Reno Police Department responded to a report…… MORE
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Reno City Council Approves Amended Ordinance For Long Term Motels
The Reno city council approved an amended ordinance for motels and long-term rentals in Reno. The ordinance allows city staff to proactively inspect every long term motel room annually within the city. Code Enforcement manager Alex Woodley spoke to our news partner KOLO 8 News Now… The city also hired a new code enforcement officer,…… MORE
Reno City Council Considering Strip Club Changes
The Reno city council is one step closer to changing the ordinances for strip clubs within city limits. In yesterday’s meeting, staff made recommendations that included requiring work cards for employees, adding more surveillance & security, and new restrictions for dancers who are under 21. A final plan is expected to be presented to the…… MORE
Sparks Crews Knock Down Apartment Complex Fire
Eight apartment units were damaged by a fire on El Rancho Drive last night. Crews with the Sparks Fire Department responded to the apartment fire just before 7 o’clock. They were able to quickly knock down the flames, and get all of the residents of the building evacuated. The Northern Nevada Red Cross is now…… MORE
Reno Police Looking For Missing Teen
The Reno Police Department is asking for the public’s help finding a missing teen. 18 year old Corbin Madison was last seen at his home on Lakeside Drive August 18th. Police describe him as 5 feet, 8 inches tall and 160 pounds with blond hair and hazel eyes. He was last seen wearing a white…… MORE
Red Algae in Lemmon’s Valley’s Swan Lake
Red algae that showed up recently in Lemmon Valley’s Swan Lake is raising concerns for residents who’ve been living with high water in the area for two years now. KOH’s Daniela Sonnino caught up with one of those residents, who was making a pitch at the Reno City Council meeting to do something about it.… MORE
Nevada Governor Gives His Full Endorsement to “Marsy’s Law”
Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval has given a full endorsement to Marsy’s Law, the victims rights initiative you’ll see on the November ballot.… MORE
“Hot Prowler” Arrested in Reno
Reno Police have arrested a suspect in a “hot prowl” near downtown Reno. The investigation started after a man entered a home in the 800 block of E. 2nd Street about midnight Monday. The female resident awoke to the man standing in her kitchen, looking at her and her husband. Her husband awoke and chased…… MORE
Men Killed in Fatal Sun Valley Shooting Identified
The Washoe County Medical Examiner’s Office has confirmed the names of both men killed in a shooting in Sun Valley Sunday night. Investigators say 38-year-old Benjamin Guerrero and 35-year-old Ruben Torres, were involved in a confrontation outside a home, and exchanged shots. One man was declared dead at the scene; the other died after being…… MORE
President Trump Plans to Visit Nevada Ahead of The Midterms
White House officials says President Trump is returning to Nevada to campaign for candidates running in the midterm elections. It’s unknown who he’s planning to show up for, but he has backed Senator Dean Heller and Attorney General Adam Laxalt in the past.… MORE
