(KOH) – Jason Soto, who has spent the last three years as Reno’s acting police chief, is now officially the Police Chief. A unanimous Reno Council affirmed the appointment of Soto. One of the chief’s top commanders, Ollie Miller calls Soto a friend and a mentor who’s done the city a lot of good as acting…… MORE
Tamarack Junction Robber Sought
(KOH) – A suspect is being sought in connection with an armed robbery of the Tamarack Junction Casino last year. On July 12, 2017, the armed suspect took an undisclosed amount of money from a sportsbook attendant. As he tried to escape, he was tackled by security and a casino patron. During the struggle, one shot…… MORE
Frontier Airlines Adds Direct Flights to Austin (Texas)
(KOH) – Frontier Airlines‘ very first flight into Reno Tahoe International from Austin, Texas landed this week, with travelers greeted with live music and an authentic Texas BBQ inside the terminal. Airport spokeswoman Heidi Jared says Frontier has expanded their offerings since their recent return to servicing the biggest little city. And their standard fare is…… MORE
Reno Police Investigating Shooting at Yori Park
The Reno Police Department is investigating a shooting last night that sent two people to the hospital. According to investigators there were three victims, two men and one woman. one of the victims was grazed by a bullet and refused medical treatment, another’s injuries are considered severe, but all are reportedly non-life threatening. Police closed…… MORE
NHP Investigating Violent Road Rage Incident
The Nevada Highway Patrol is looking for witnesses to a road rage incident that led to a fight on Interstate 80 in Sparks. The fight happened Tuesday morning on eastbound Interstate 80 near the Pyramid Way off ramp. It involved the driver of a tractor-trailer and the driver of a work truck. One of the…… MORE
Sparks Police Looking For Suspect Passing Counterfeit Currency
The Sparks Police Department released photographs of a man they say passed a fake $100 bill Wednesday at Revision Brewing on South Rock Boulevard. They’ve also released a picture of his vehicle. If you have any information, you’re asked to contact Sparks Police.… MORE
Washoe County Man Faces Child Sexual Assault Charges
A 23-year-old man is in the Washoe County jail, facing six charges of sexual assault against a child. Jonathon Devencenzi is also facing two counts of lewdness with a child under 14. The investigation was conducted jointly between Sparks Police and the Carson City Sheriff’s Office because there were victims in both cities.… MORE
Pedestrian Hit by SUV on North McCarran in Sparks
A pedestrian is in the hospital after being hit by the driver of an SUV on North McCarran and East Lincoln Way in Sparks. The Nevada Highway Patrol is leading the investigation into the crash that happened just before 6:00 a.m. Thursday. The extent of victim’s injuries has not been released. The driver of the…… MORE
Environmental Groups Fighting Oil & Gas Leases in The Ruby Mountains
The U.S. Forest Service is considering opening parts of Nevada’s scenic Ruby Mountains to oil and gas industry leases.… MORE
Reno Mayor Signs Letter Asking For Citizenship Question to be Removed From 2020 Census
Mayor Hillary Schieve is one of 160 mayors to sign a letter directed to the US Census Bureau about a citizenship question. Recently the U.S. Census Bureau announced it would ask, “Are you a U.S. Citizen?” on its questionnaire in 2020. Mayor Schieve says that could discourage some people from filling out the census at…… MORE
