The Martin Fire, burning in Humboldt County near Paradise Valley, is now over 340,000 acres and has expanded into Elko County. Officials say they do have a line around the fire. They say it is burning hot, and fast moving. No structures have been lost and there are no evacuations in place at this time.…… MORE
KOH’s Daniela Sonnino Takes a Tour of The Completed South East Connector Project
For travelers who want a quick route, the 5.5 mile South East Connector, also known as Veteran’s Parkway, is now open, linking South Meadows with Sparks.… MORE
UNR’s School of Medicine Offering Free Medical Exams Through The Summer
University of Nevada, Reno’s School of Medicine is offering free medical exams all summer to people who don’t have health insurance.… MORE
Overnight Ramp Closures Begin Tuesday on U.S. 395, Interstate 80
Beginning Tuesday, drivers will see periodic overnight freeway ramp closures as the Nevada Department of Transportation repaves three interstate ramps. Approximately three inches of pavement will be removed and repaved for a smoother and safer drive at the following freeway ramps: Northbound U.S. 395 off-ramp to Stead Boulevard and Stead Boulevard on-ramp to southbound U.S.…… MORE
The Tahoe Fund Starting The Fundraising Season With Three New Projects
The Tahoe Fund is kicking off its 2018 fundraising season with three new Signature Projects that will help improve outdoor recreation in the Basin while restoring Tahoe’s environment. The projects include Tahoe Rim Trail restoration in Desolation Wilderness that will improve usability and safety; transformation of the Kings Beach Trail into a multi-feature trail; and…… MORE
Nevada Division of Environmental Protection Getting Funding to Prevent Water Pollution
The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection’s Bureau of Water Quality Planning, has about $1 million dollars in federal funding to provide grant assistance for projects that prevent or control nonpoint source water pollution, the leading cause of water quality impairment in Nevada. Nonpoint source water pollution occurs when rain, snowmelt and irrigation water flows over…… MORE
Tariffs, Trade War Could Hurt Nevada Jobs
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce says about $107 million in Nevada exports are subject to retaliatory tariffs, threatened by an emerging trade war. Retaliatory tariffs are expected from Canada, Mexico, the European Union and China in response to tariffs President Donald Trump has imposed on steel, aluminum and Chinese imports. According to the analysis, about…… MORE
Habitual Criminal Faces Long Sentence
The Washoe County District Attorney’s Office is putting away another habitual criminal. This time a man convicted on multiple burglary charges is getting 20 years in prison. 23 year old Reese Samuel Frye of Reno, pleaded guilty earlier this year and must serve a minimum of 5 years in prison before parole eligibility begins. Frye…… MORE
Discarded Cigarette Believed to be The Cause of Sun Valley Fire
A person discarding a lit cigarette may be responsible for a fire that started on Medeiros Circle in Sun Valley Thursday afternoon. The fire broke out around 2pm. Truckee Meadows Fire says a travel trailer was destroyed and the exteriors of two homes sustained minor fire damage. Fire Chief Moore said multiple properties were threatened…… MORE
Legal Prostitution Hasn’t Ended Sex Trafficking on The Streets of Reno
Legal prostitution hasn’t ended sex trafficking on the streets of Reno, and it may even be on the increase. A group that provides help to victims says some of the women forced to work the streets start as young as 11. KOH’s Jim Fannin has more… … MORE
