(KOH) – The University of Nevada has claimed victory over UNLV in the 2016-17 Governor’s Series. On Saturday night the Nevada baseball team shut down UNLV 4-1, clinching a win in their three-game series no matter what happens in this afternoon’s game. The series actually ended tied at 24 points apiece, but Nevada held the…… MORE
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Wolf Pack Beats UNLV On 9th Inning Walk
(KOH) – A bases loaded walk in the bottom of the ninth inning to sophomore Kaleb Foster scored junior Cole Krzmarzick and Nevada (16-31, 10-14 MW) defeated intrastate rival UNLV (18-33, 8-17 MW) 4-3 in the first of three Mountain West and Governor’s Series games at Peccole Park this weekend. The fans showed up to see…… MORE
Reno Police Searching For Man Linked To Traner Pool Vandalism
(KOH) – The Reno Police Department has someone in mind regarding the Traner Pool vandalism and theft. The department is looking for Gonzolo Escobar, who may be involved in the destruction that caused roughly $350 thousand in damage. Secret Witness has been collecting tips since photographs of potential suspects and a vehicle were released earlier in…… MORE
Long Sentence For 7th DUI For Incline Man
Washoe County District Attorney Chris Hicks has thrown the book at a man convicted of his 7th DUI. 37 year old Joseph Estrella of Incline Village has received the maximum sentence of 15 years in prison after being convicted again of driving under the influence offense. The prior convictions spanned 19 years and involved misdemeanor…… MORE
Eldorado County Murder Suspect Arrested After Tear Gas Deployed
El Dorado County Deputies have a murder suspect in custody. 36-year-old Travis Eriksen was arrested Thursday night after SWAT members gassed a residence on Lindberg Avenue, where Eriksen was barricaded. Eriksen will be booked into the County Jail on charges of murder. 43 year old David Franklin Meade had been shot to death at a residence on…… MORE
Letter Carrier Food Drive is Saturday May 13
Food Bank of Northern Nevada is asking for the community’s support Saturday, May 13 for the National Association of Letter Carriers 25th annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive. It’s the largest single-day food drive in the country. The event helps to support local food banks and the one in six Americans who struggle with hunger.…… MORE
Shooting Not Just Justified; Heroic Says D.A.
The Washoe County D.A says Reno police officers probably saved many lives when they shot a potentially homicidal California man, who drove a mini-van into the middle of the crowded “Wing fest” in downtown Reno last Fourth of July weekend. Chris Hicks says the officer involved shooting was not only justified, but that the officers…… MORE
NV Energy Scholarships for Northern Nevada Students
The NV Energy Foundation has awarded 32 high school seniors from northern Nevada the Powerful Partnership Scholarship, and 15 scholarships for current community college students, providing a total of $49,000. Since 2010, NV Energy has awarded nearly $600,000 in scholarships for northern Nevada students and since 2000, has awarded nearly $1.7 million in scholarships statewide.…… MORE
Clean Energy Discussed in The Nevada Legislature
Advocates for Nevada’s clean energy economy spoke in favor of creative financing methods that would give businesses, neighborhood groups, community organizations and low-income families access to renewable energy. Senate Bill 407, sponsored by Senator Pat Spearman, would establish a Clean Energy Fund – often called a “Green Bank” – to maximize private investment and lower…… MORE
It’s “Click it or Ticket” Time in Northern Nevada
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is among the many agencies in Northern Nevada targeting drivers and occupants who are not buckled up through May 31st. It’s a “Joining forces” operation with Nevada Highway Patrol, looking for the unbuckled, and children who are not properly secured in car or booster seats. They say the high-visibility enforcement…… MORE
