A suspect in a February murder in supposed to be in a Reno courtroom today (mon), after being arrested in California and extradited to Nevada on a murder charge. Reno police say 72 year old Ralph Goad was arrested in Sacramento with the help of U.S. marshals. He was booked into the Washoe County Jail…… MORE
Vegas Medical Professionals Indicted on Opioid Distribution Charges
The federal war on opioids now includes the indictment of two Las Vegas doctors, and three other medical professionals. 39 year old Dr. Chad Hall, 50 year old Dr. Ronald Smith, are charged with conspiracy to possession, and with distributing an opioid. 68 year old Michael Halprin, an unlicensed nurse practitioner in Las Vegas, and…… MORE
Sections of The Truckee River Bike Path Will be Closed For Maintenance
Beginning Monday through Friday, June 28th, the city of Sparks will close sections of the Truckee River Bike Path, as crews clear the path of overgrown brush, weeds and dead trees. Various sections of the path will be closed from 7 am to 2 pm each day. Crew Supervisor Casey Bond says in the interest…… MORE
Inter-Tribal Council Hosts First “Fun Walk” Fundraiser Monday at Sparks Marina
Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada will host its 1st annual Fun Walk Fundraiser, Monday June 24th at 7:00 am, at Sparks Marina. There will be a fee of $25.00 per participant. The Sparks Marina Loop is a 1.9-mile trail, good for all skill levels. This will be the 1st annual fun walk fundraiser held for the…… MORE
IV Hydration Business Opening in Reno
An IV hydration lounge known for its presence at major music festivals and sporting events is opening its first permanent location in northwest Reno. Rapid Recovery is founded and owned by Debbie Fajans, a nurse anesthetist and outdoor enthusiast. As an athlete, nurse and “Burner,” she sees the value in IV hydration. She says “Not…… MORE
Free Vasectomies Offered By UNR Med School
University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine Student Outreach Clinics are now providing free vasectomies. Dr Daniel Spogen, chair of UNR Med Family and Community Medicine, says men have historically had limited choices when it comes to birth control options. “Family planning has focused more on women, women’s health, pregnancy and childbirth. Vasectomies offer a…… MORE
Reno Rewind
Reno Rewind When it comes to local news, depend on News Talk 780 KOH to keep you informed. And to help you stay up-to-date when you can’t tune in, listen to Reno Rewind, an all-new KOH podcast featuring Jake Parker with the week’s most crucial news. Subscribe on Apple or Google podcasts, Spotify,…… MORE
Fire Causes Damage to Businesses at Mira Loma & McCarran
A fire caused minor damage to businesses at Mira Loma Drive and McCarran Boulevard in southeast Reno last night. The Reno Fire Department responded to the fire just before 8:00 o’clock. Businesses next to the Raley’s were evacuated. The cause is under investigation. Before the fire, an item was thrown into the Goodwill Store shattering…… MORE
Suspicious Package Leads to Evacuations in Winnemucca
A suspicious-looking package near a Winnemucca bank was reported near Washington Federal Bank on Fourth St. in Winnemucca about 1:20 Thursday afternoon. Police took precautions since it was near a bank and a retail area. Businesses in the immediate area were evacuated and the closures were extended to other areas, with Winnemucca Boulevard closed between…… MORE
Sparks Police Looking For Missing Teen
The Sparks Police Department is asking for the public’s help finding 16-year-old Donovan Jones, whom they describe as missing and endangered. Jones has brown hair and brown eyes, and is 5 feet, 5 inches tall and weighs 130 pounds. He was last reported seen in a yellow T-shirt and red and white shorts. Anyone with…… MORE
