The Nevada Department of Corrections says a minimum security inmate who walked away from Pioche Conservation Camp in Pioche, Nevada has been found and arrested. Officials say 24-year-old Claude Laska walked away from the camp around 4:30 pm Monday, but was tracked down around 1:30pm Tuesday. Earlier in the day Tuesday a vehicle owner in…… MORE
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March to Honor Victims of October 1
Come out and pay your respects to the fallen men and women killed at the 1 October shooting in Las Vegas, as the Reno Rodeo Association and Washoe County Sheriffs invite you to the March for Las Vegas Victims. The march is tonight at 6pm, and starts under the Reno Arch. Marchers will travel south…… MORE
Incline Village Woman Killed in South Virginia Crash
A 76-year-old Incline Village woman has been identified as the person killed in a crash on South Virginia Street in front of the Tamarak Junction last Saturday around 5pm. The Nevada Highway Patrol says a Jeep Liberty pulled out of the casino parking lot, and into the path of a Mercedes Benz. 76-year-old Karin Schulze…… MORE
Gas Leak Closes Prater Way in Sparks
Sparks Police closed Prater Way between 15th and Rock Tuesday morning because of a gas line leak. SPD says a landscaper mistakenly hit the line while working in the area. Traffic was rerouted as the leak was patched, and the roadway reopened around 1pm.… MORE
Community Law Enforcement Forum This Week
The 2nd annual Community Law Enforcement Forum, hosted by the Reno/Sparks NAACP Branch #1112, is this week, and the public is invited. KOH’s Daniela Sonnino has a preview…… MORE
Expect Some Changes at The State of The County Address
The annual State of the County address in Washoe County is evolving. Residents will still get an update from the County Manager, but some new elements will be added. KOH’s Jim Fannin explains…… MORE
Fire Near El Rancho Drive Kept to Just Over an Acre
A fire near El Rancho Drive and Sun Valley Boulevard reached an acre and a half Monday afternoon before the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District were able to get it under control. The fire closed El Rancho Drive between Sun Valley Boulevard and Maynard Way. Crews spent last night mopping up hotspots. The cause of…… MORE
Silver Legacy Resort Will Host “Celebration of Life” For Don Carano
There will be a celebration of his life tomorrow or Don Carano, the founder of Reno’s Eldorado Resort Casino. Carano was an entrepreneur, restaurateur, husband, father and grandfather. His businesses included Eldorado Resorts, Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery, and the McDonald Carano law firm. He was also known as a longtime supporter of philanthropic endeavors in…… MORE
Sun Glare to Blame For Vehicle Versus Pedestrian Accident
Reno Police say a pedestrian suffered non-life-threatening injuries after being hit by a car early Monday morning. The crash was reported just after 7am on Silverlake Road and Bagpipe Circle near Stead. Police say alcohol and drugs were not involved. Instead, they say the driver couldn’t see the unidentified pedestrian due to the sun glare.…… MORE
Lyon County Sheriff’s Office Warning About Phone Scam
The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office says someone is running a scam in the area, saying they’re calling from the Warrant Division of the Sheriff’s Office. The scammer tells people on the line that if they don’t stay on the call while they drive to a specific location and send money to them, they’ll be arrested…… MORE
