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TEAL PUMPKINS MAKE HALLOWEEN SAFER

  TEAL PUMPKINS MAKE HALLOWEEN SAFER — Halloween can be a tricky holiday for parents of children with food allergies. The Teal Pumpkin Project is a nationwide campaign that lets parents know which houses have safe treats. Caroline Moasessi is with the Food Allergy Parent Education Group and says Halloween is always a little scary for her, but the Teal…MORE

GOOD NEWS FOR NEVADA BUT…

  GOOD NEWS FOR NEVADA BUT… New statistics have been released on poverty levels in the Silver State, and the numbers show less people battling hunger issues, but we still have a long way to go. The new data just released says 15.2% of Nevadans lived at the poverty level in 2014, down from 15.8%…MORE

FANTASY SPORTS KICKED OUT OF NEVADA

  FANTASY SPORTS KICKED OUT OF NEVADA — Daily fantasy sports sites have been dealt a setback with Nevada regulators ordering them out of the state unless they get a gambling license. It’s a decision that’s likely to be closely watched by other states that allow gambling. DraftKings and FanDuel — sites that have insisted they…MORE

The KOH Sports Report

Don’t Count Out Kap Just Yet. A lot of San Francisco 49er fans are writing off this year as a loss…MORE

TAHOE PRESCRIBED BURNS BEGIN

  TAHOE PRESCRIBED BURNS BEGIN — California State Parks officials have begun prescribed fire operations on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe near Tahoe City. Operations began at Burton Creek State Park Thursday 10/15, and will continue over the next several weeks as conditions allow. Smoke from prescribed fire operations is normal and may continue for several days…MORE

ELDERLY MAN DRIVES THROUGH BILLBOARD

  ELDERLY MAN DRIVES THROUGH BILLBOARD — An 85-year-old man is in serious condition at a local hospital after crashing the SUV he was driving.  According to NHP, he drove off the road on southbound Highway 395 near mile marker 18 and went through the base of a billboard. The impact tore the passenger side door…MORE

ESCAPED ELY PRISONER FOUND IN VEGAS

  ESCAPED ELY PRISONER FOUND IN VEGAS — A Nevada state prison inmate who escaped from custody 12 days ago in Ely has been found and arrested in Las Vegas. 25-year old Courtland Kimble was arrested Tuesday at an apartment complex east of downtown Las Vegas. Officials thought he might head west after his escape, but…MORE

WORLD CHILI COOK-OFF BEGINS IN RENO!

  WORLD CHILI COOK-OFF BEGINS IN RENO! The International Chili Society is bringing the World Championship Chili Cook-off back to Northern Nevada. It’s been about 12 years since the finals were held here in Reno. Grand Sierra Resort will host the event running Friday through Sunday, and Carol Hancock with the event says there’s some…MORE

RENO COUNCIL SELLS BUS STATION FOR HOUSING

  RENO COUNCIL SELLS BUS STATION FOR HOUSING — The City of Reno owns the old bus station near the Bowling Stadium, and to help with the Tesla effect and the need for more housing, the city council is moving forward with an initiative to sell the property to someone that will build more living spaces…MORE

DEVELOPMENT BEGINS ON HARRAH ESTATE

  DEVELOPMENT BEGINS ON HARRAH ESTATE  — The Rancharrah, Harrah’s family estate, has closed escrow, and plans to develop the Harrah family estate are now moving forward. Plans for the property include 117 acres dedicated to residential homes and 25 acres designated to commercial/office/medical and retail space. Thirty percent, or around 43 acres, has been…MORE