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
COYOTES ATTACK CARSON DOGS
COYOTES ATTACK CARSON DOGS — Dog owners…the Carson City Parks and Recreation Department says they’re getting a lot of calls about coyotes attacking dogs, especially in east Carson City on the trials at the Riverview Park wetlands. Dog owners are being asked not to walk their dogs at dawn or dusk, when coyotes are…… MORE
100 DEADLIEST DRIVING DAYS BEGIN
100 DEADLIEST DRIVING DAYS BEGIN — Law enforcement agencies are increasing efforts to eliminate impaired driving fatalities as holiday months approach. The Reno Police Department will begin their additional enforcement action starting this weekend as part of the Joining Forces campaign to get impaired drivers off the road. The period known by enforcement officials as the “100 Deadliest…… 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
SEX TRAFFICKING STING SAVES 2 GIRLS
SEX TRAFFICKING STING SAVES 2 GIRLS — Members of the Regional Street Enforcement team took part in the FBI’s Operation Cross County last weekend, recovering two juvenile female victims. The operation focused on sex trafficking, specifically under age female victims. The FBI’s Innocence Lost National Initiative sponsored this annual event and partnered with local law enforcement…… 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
