The Washoe County Health District has released the “2018 Washoe County Chronic Disease Report Card,” the most current information about chronic disease and their risk factors for Washoe County, Nevada, and the United States. District Health Officer Kevin Dick says the intent of this report is to provide a summary of chronic diseases and their…… MORE
County Commissioners Approve 911 Surcharge to Pay For Body Cams
Washoe County Commissioners approved a 9-1-1 surcharge to fund body cameras for law enforcement. The 2017 legislature required uniformed peace officers to wear a portable recording device, or body cameras. The bill also allowed use of the 911 telephone line surcharge to be used for the purchase and maintenance of both wearable and vehicle mounted…… MORE
Feds Say Nevada Misappropriated Crime Assistance Funds
Nevada’s Department of Health and Human Services misappropriated or failed to adequately justify millions of dollars in federal crime victim assistance grants from 2012-16. This according to the U.S. Justice Department. An audit looked at $45.6 million in grants awarded to Nevada over the four years, to distribute to rape treatment centers, domestic violence shelters,…… MORE
Councilwoman, State Senator Agree, Pot Revenue Should go to Schools
Las Vegas City Council member Lois Tarkanian opposed legal marijuana, State Senator Tick Segerblom was its biggest cheerleader. Both are now on the same side when it comes to legal marijuana tax revenues. They say it needs to go to schools. Both advocated pulling the revenue out of the state’s “Rainy day” fund and send…… MORE
Nevada Job Growth Remained Strong for February
Job growth remained strong throughout the Silver State in February, with employment increases in Reno, Carson City, Storey County, and Las Vegas, according to by the state’s Department of Employment and Training. The February economic report says growth was distributed throughout the state. Las Vegas added more than 26 thousand jobs over the past year…… MORE
State of Nevada Nominated for “Employer Support” By Air Guard
Every year the U.S. Defense Department honors employers for the support of the guard and reserve. It’s the Defense Employer Support Freedom Award. The 30 finalists nationally this year include, the State of Nevada. The state was nominated by the Air National Guard. The award recognizes employers who follow all the rules, and support their…… MORE
KOH’s Dave Preston Wins Honor From American Academy of Chefs
KOH’s own “Guru of the Goodlife,” Weekend Magazine Host Dave Preston is adding another honor to his mantle. Dave has been chosen for induction as an honorary fellow, of the American Academy of Chefs. He’s been invited to be inducted in New Orleans this summer, where he will be presented with a medal recognizing his…… MORE
She Didn’t Get the Credit Card, Now She’s Getting the Bills
Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Detectives are asking for the public’s help with identifying the suspect in a credit card fraud investigation. In early January a Cold Springs area resident contacted the Sheriff’s Office to report that she had ordered a Home Depot credit card in December of 2017. She never got the card. But she…… MORE
Reno Police Looking For Robbery Suspect
Reno Police are looking for the suspect who robbed a clerk at the 7-Eleven near the corner of Keystone Avenue and University Terrace Monday. It happened just before 3:00am. The victim says a man walked into the store, pointed a gun and demanded money. She says he fired a single shot into the ceiling, then…… MORE
The Tahoe Fund Has Secured Funding to Help Fight Invasive Species
The Tahoe Fund, working with a number of environmental groups, has secured more money to pay for water barriers that will kill invasive plant species Eurasian Milfoil and Curly Leaf Pond Weed in Lake Tahoe.… MORE
