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Reward Offered in North Reno Homicide Case

Secret Witness is offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the suspect involved in the homicide of 35 year old Kendra Lethco. The body was found near Dick Taylor Memorial Park in Reno just after 6:30 Sunday on a report of gunshots. Another person involved in incident was also…MORE

Rollover Crash Closes Disc Drive

A rollover on Disc Drive in Sparks sent one man to the hospital Monday afternoon. Sparks Police say the driver was headed east on Disc between Galleria Parkway and Sparks Boulevard when they overturned, rolling into the westbound lanes. Police say speed appears to be a factor; they don’t suspect alcohol or drugs were involved.MORE

Snowpack Numbers Released by The Natural Resources Conservation Service

The Natural Resources Conservation Service says the Mt. Rose summit snowpack sits at 65% of average for the monthly winter survey taken Monday. That’s the third lowest since 1932, and similar to 2015. Hydrologist Jeff Anderson says the pack is roughly what it should have been at the beginning of January, but snowfall was scarce…MORE

Need Some Help With Your Taxes?

The deadline for filing income-tax returns is only a few weeks away, so the AARP Foundation’s free tax-preparation service is gearing up. Tax-Aide turns 50 this year, with an army of IRS-trained volunteers to help people with their state and federal tax returns.MORE

Wolf Pack Walk-On Receives Basketball Scholarship

KOH – Feel like being inspired?  Take a look at this video put together by the Nevada basketball folks.  Sophomore walk-on Charlie Tooley gets the surprise of his young life as Coach Eric Musselman rewards him with a scholarship for the upcoming semester. Nevada press release: Walk-on sophomore guard Charlie Tooley has been awarded a…MORE

Sisolak Won’t Take Governor Salary Until Schools Turn Around

Clark County Commission Chairman​ Chair Steve Sisolak announced that if he’s elected governor he will not take a salary until Nevada’s public schools are turned around. Sisolak says, “Instead, until we get this problem solved, I will donate my salary to non-profits that help support educators and students in and out of the classroom. And…MORE

Lyon County Sheriff Will Seek Re-election

Lyon County Sheriff Al McNeil is running for re-election. McNeil has served as Lyon County Sheriff since 2015. McNeil, a retired United States Marine Corps veteran, says it’s been an honor to serve its citizens while safeguarding their Constitutional protections and enforcing the rule of law under the duties of the Office of Sheriff. He…MORE

GSR is Hiring, Job Fair Tuesday Feb, 6

Grand Sierra Resort and Casino will host a job fair Tuesday, from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. in the Silver State Pavilion. The resort is looking to fill positions in many areas including food and beverage, hotel such as front desk and valet and gaming such as slot, keno and cage attendants. GSR also has…MORE