Winners for this year’s 33rd annual Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook Off were announced Monday. “BJ’s BBQ” came out on top winning the $10,000 prize. 2nd place went to “Porky Chicks BBQ” from Fayetteville, Arkansas. “Back Forty Texas Barbecue,” from Pleasant Hill, CA took home Third-place. Best Sauce went to “Just North of…… MORE
Road Closures in Sparks This Week
The Regional Transportation Commission is warning you of a major road closure in Sparks this weekend.At 9 p.m. Friday Sept. 9 the southbound lanes of Sparks Blvd. will be closed from Lincoln Way across the freeway. Northbound traffic will remain open. Traffic will be detoured to Vista Blvd. The weekend of Sept 16-19, southbound will…… MORE
Rescue Teams Find Missing Woman Near Pyramid Lake
A woman reported missing near Pyramid Lake has been found. 34-year-old Cindy Matthews was reported missing Sunday morning. She was found early this morning around midnight. Sheriff’s Office officials say Matthews was suffering from dehydration and sunburns upon being located, but she was treated on scene and has been reconnected with her family. The Incident…… MORE
Affordable Housing Project Breaking Ground in Carson City
A big affordable housing project is breaking ground in Carson City. It’s a 160-unit complex called Sierra Flats. Phase one of the construction will include 40 senior housing units and 40 family units with average rental prices expected to be between $450 and $1,150. Sierra Flats is intended to serve seniors and families whose income…… MORE
Victim And Suspect Identified in Lyon County Murder
The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office identified the person killed Monday in Fernley as Vincent Eugene Small. Deputies arrested 61-year-old Edward Doyle Small, for first degree murder . The suspect is the victim’s brother. The shooting happened just before 10am in the 900 block of Mesa Drive in Fernley. Deputies were told that someone had been…… MORE
Reward Offered For Information About Fatal Reno Shooting
Secret Witness is now offering a $5,000 reward for information about a fatal shooting Monday night. It was reported in the area of Mill and Lake Street just after 8pm. Police are also investigating another report of shots fired that happened just a few blocks away within minutes of the initial shooting. If you have…… MORE
RTC Completes Construction on The Mill Street Project
The project, which began in February 2022, is said to improve Mill Street between I-580 and McCarran Boulevard for pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders, and drivers. As part of the project, the RTC brought pedestrian access up to ADA standards and improved bus stop accessibility. The project included continuous sidewalks on the south side of Mill…… MORE
Police Investigating Fatal Shooting in Downtown Reno
Reno Police say one person was killed in a shooting last night. It was reported around 8 p.m. in the area of Mill Street and Lake Street. Investigators say they’re looking for at least two suspects. It’s unclear what led up to the shooting. No information about the victim has been released. Police are also…… MORE
Wolf Pack Tailgate
Another exciting season of Nevada Wolf Pack football is underway and that means tailgating with News Talk 780 KOH. Every home game we’ll be at the north end of MacKay Stadium near the post office three hours before kickoff with free prizes you can win with our KOH football toss game. There’s nothing better than…… MORE
One Person Arrested After Stabbing, Another Suspect Sought by Sparks Police
Sparks Police are investigating two connected incidents. A stabbing happened Saturday night just after 11pm at Greenbrae Drive & Pyramid Way. The person who was stabbed was taken to the hospital with non life-threatening injuries. About 40 minutes later, Sparks police went to the intersection of Sullivan Lane and McCarran Boulevard on a report of…… MORE
