No way to the polls Tuesday? RTC is providing FREE transportation to the community on all transit services on June 12 for Primary Election Day. In partnership with the Washoe County Registrar of Voters,so everyone will be able to reach polling locations. Check route and schedule information at rtcwashoe.com, as not all polling locations are…… MORE
Category Archives: KOH Local News
Lyon County Voters Prostitution Advisory Question is Ready
The ballot language for a Lyon County question on whether prostitution should remain legal in the county has been finished. It’s pretty simple, and it isn’t binding on the county commission. It asks: “Shall the Lyon County Board of Commissioners rescind Title 3, Chapter 5, the Lyon County Brothel Ordinance, in order to end brothels…… MORE
Fun Fundraiser for Children’s Miracle Network Friday Night June 8
Children’s Miracle Network is hosting the 3rd Annual “Music for Miracles,” it includes local bands like “Jakes Garage.” The fundraiser is for Renown, the local Children’s Miracle Network Hospital. It at the Midtown Wine Bar from 830 pm til Midnight, Friday June 8th.… MORE
“Dotty’s” Will Pay Feds in a Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
The operators of the Dotty’s casino chain will pay $3.5 million to settle a disability discrimination suit. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed the lawsuit earlier this year accusing the Las Vegas-based “Nevada Restaurant Services” of violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act.… MORE
Cal Fire Grabs Massive Cache of Illegal Fireworks
Cal-Fire is announcing a huge fireworks seizure. They arrested seven people and confiscated 50,000 pounds of illegal fireworks. They say the arrests come after a long investigation into an illegal fireworks ring operating in multiple locations in California. In Nevada fireworks, even the so called “Safe and Sane” types are mostly illegal.… MORE
Heller Breaks With Trump on Solar Tariffs
Senators Dean Heller and Martin Heinrich of New Mexico introduced a bipartisan bill to repeal President Trump’s decision to impose tariffs on imported solar cells and panels, that jeopardize tens of thousands of American solar jobs. Under the “Protecting American Solar Jobs Act,” duties and tariffs would default back to previous rates and allow companies…… MORE
Controversial Housing Project Voted Down by The Reno City Council
A plan to develop 78 lots for a housing project has been voted down by the Reno City Council. The project would include one acre lots and single family homes southeast of the intersection of Garson road and Blue Heron circle near Boomtown. The developer say the project will help with the region’s housing shortage.…… MORE
Fatal Shooting Under Investigation in the Mammoth Lakes Area
A fatal shooting in the Mammoth Lakes area is under investigation. The Mammoth Lakes Police Department reports that a shooting occurred on Hillside Drive yesterday around 11:25 a.m. They were called to the scene by a man who had been shot in his home. When they arrived on scene, they were met with the victim…… MORE
Advocates Propose a Plan For The Virginia Range Horses
American Wild Horse Campaign reps, and other advocates, came to the Nevada Department of Agriculture meeting this week to propose a plan for the Virginia Range horses during their public comment period.… MORE
It’s Time to “Dive Into Summer” in Sun Valley
It’s time to take a dip in the Sun Valley Community pool this Friday, when the Sun Valley General Improvement District celebrates their 6th Annual “Dive Into Summer” Event. The pool opens at noon, and then in the evening everyone heads over to the park next door for a community BBQ offered for a small…… MORE
