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Northern Nevada local news

Median Home Price Sets Record in Reno

(KOH) – The median price of a home in Reno has set a new record: $/400/,000 dollars. The previous high water mark was set in July 2017, at just over $387,000. But the Reno Sparks Association of Realtors says it’s a tough market for buyers, and even sellers.  Sellers may take a profit on their sale,…MORE

Almost Half of Baby Boomers Have Zero Saved Towards Retirement

(KOH) – Of the Baby Boomers who have saved money for retirement, only one in four is confident that their savings will last. Even worse, 43% haven’t saved a dime. Cathy Weatherford President of the Insured Retirement Institute urges people to see a financial adviser, to do the best you can with the options still available.…MORE

Giant Blob of Baby Wipes Causes Sewage Spill

(KOH) –  A giant wad of baby wipes is being blamed for a sewage spill in a South Shore this week. It’s also being credited for a change in policy by the South Tahoe Public Utility District, who delayed putting out warning signs notifying the public of E coli contamination in a neighborhood near the Pioneer…MORE

Radon Detected in Reno Library

Washoe County is dealing with a radon problem at the downtown Reno Library. Radio is a colorless, odorless gas that is a potential cause of cancer. The library will stay open while they make some retrofits to keep it out of the building.MORE

New Report Suggests Some Homework Needed on Nevada Question 3

A report published this week by the Nevada Public Utilities Commission says if “Question Three” the Energy Choice Initiative becomes law, most Nevadan’s would see higher energy bills for at least a decade. It also says renewable energy could slow down or even stop, and it would cost the state 100 million dollars to implement.…MORE

Reno Crews Investigating Condo Fire on Chicory Way

Reno Fire crews were on the scene of a fire last night on the 2100 block of Chicory Way. The fire at the single bedroom condo was first reported just after 9:30pm. A woman who lived in the unit was able to escape without injury. The cause of the fire is under investigation, but officials…MORE

Three People Injured in Crash on South Carson Street in Carson City

An injury crash temporarily closed South Carson Street at Koontz Lane Thursday. Two vehicles were involved in the crash that happened just after 6pm. Two people were taken by Care Flight Helicopter to a hospital and one was taken by ambulance. According to officials with the Nevada Highway patrol, impairment is the suspected cause of…MORE