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Category Archives: KOH Local News
Road Closures This Week in Sparks
The Regional Transportation Commission is planning to close 21st Street and Sullivan Lane at Prater Way in Sparks for paving as part of the 4th Street/Prater Way Bus RAPID Transit Project. Starting Tuesday, RTC will close Sullivan Lane at Prater Way for up to four days, as needed. Then, starting Friday, April 13, the RTC…… MORE
Sparks Police Search For Fraud Suspect
SPARKS, Nev. (KOLO) – The Sparks Police Department asks for the public’s help finding someone who allegedly tried to pass a fake $100 bill at a west Sparks store on March 30. Police were called to the Grocery Outlet at 2020 Oddie Blvd. at 3:54 p.m. where employees said the man fled the store after…… MORE
NYT Bestselling Author to speak in Fallon
A New York Times Bestselling Author is visiting Fallon on behalf of National Child Abuse Prevention Month. David Pelzer, author of “A Child Called ‘It’” is presenting three discussions to students at Churchill County High School, teachers, foster parents, social services, and to the community April 13. The presentations will encourage attendees to practice self-empowerment…… MORE
Lyon County Has a K9 Unit, Thanks to Firehouse Subs
(KOH) – The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office secured a grant courtesy of Firehouse Subs which will pay for a K9 Unit. A celebration will be held Wednesday at the Firehouse Subs in Carson City to introduce Borys, a Czech Shephard, along with other members of the office. The grant will allow the sheriff’s office to…… MORE
Reno Elks Lodge Honors Public Safety Dispatchers
(KOH) – Members of Reno Elks Lodge 597 plan to serve up an appreciation lunch for Washoe County Sheriff’s Office and City of Reno public safety dispatchers Sunday, to kick off National Public Safety Telecommunications Week. Lodge members believe that part of their service includes helping to recognize those who deserve recognition for their contribution…… MORE
Driving Distracted? RPD is Watching
(KOH) – Reno police are in the midst of a distracted driving enforcement operation. April is Distracted Driving Awareness month, and Reno police have seen it all. Everything from people shaving to putting on make up, reading books, and even clipping their toenails. RPD’s Tim Broadway says it only takes a few seconds to wreck…… MORE
Body Cameras Required for Law Enforcement on July 1
(KOH) – By July 1st, all members of law enforcement in Nevada who have contact with the public must wear body cameras. SB176 was signed into law in July of last year. The cameras, typically placed on an officer’s chest, record the audio and video of interaction with the public. Sheriff Ken Furlong says his…… MORE
Police Looking For Female Suspect in Sparks Bank Robbery
(KOH) – Sparks Police are looking for a woman who robbed a US Bank branch in Sparks Friday night. About 7:15pm, officers responded to a hold-up alarm at the US Bank inside the Safeway at 2858 Vista Boulevard. Officers were told a white woman with a slight build had robbed a teller, and left the…… MORE
State Treasurer Schwartz Says Laxalt Ed Plan, “Doesn’t Add Up”
Nevada Treasurer, and GOP candidate for Governor, Dan Schwartz, says Attorney General Adam Laxalt needs to check the math on his education platform. Schwartz blasted Laxalt’s newly unveiled plan to fix Nevada’s education system, dismissing it as “Glittering generalities” presented without a funding blueprint. Laxalt said again, he would look to repeal a commerce tax…… MORE
