This year’s flu is the worst on record in at least a decade; 53 children have died amid the national flu epidemic, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Medical professionals say the strain seems to be more virulent, it seems to come on more quickly and those who are very young or very old seem to…… MORE
Reward Offered in North Reno Homicide Case
Secret Witness is offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the suspect involved in the homicide of 35 year old Kendra Lethco. The body was found near Dick Taylor Memorial Park in Reno just after 6:30 Sunday on a report of gunshots. Another person involved in incident was also…… MORE
Rollover Crash Closes Disc Drive
A rollover on Disc Drive in Sparks sent one man to the hospital Monday afternoon. Sparks Police say the driver was headed east on Disc between Galleria Parkway and Sparks Boulevard when they overturned, rolling into the westbound lanes. Police say speed appears to be a factor; they don’t suspect alcohol or drugs were involved.… MORE
Snowpack Numbers Released by The Natural Resources Conservation Service
The Natural Resources Conservation Service says the Mt. Rose summit snowpack sits at 65% of average for the monthly winter survey taken Monday. That’s the third lowest since 1932, and similar to 2015. Hydrologist Jeff Anderson says the pack is roughly what it should have been at the beginning of January, but snowfall was scarce…… MORE
School District Looking For Volunteers to Fill Three Committees
The Washoe County School District is filling slots on three committees, and are looking for people who want to get involved.… MORE
Douglas County Search & Rescue Looking For Volunteers
If you like working in the great outdoors, and have skills like rope climbing or a fire fighting background, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue team needs your help.… MORE
Need Some Help With Your Taxes?
The deadline for filing income-tax returns is only a few weeks away, so the AARP Foundation’s free tax-preparation service is gearing up. Tax-Aide turns 50 this year, with an army of IRS-trained volunteers to help people with their state and federal tax returns.… MORE
Wolf Pack Walk-On Receives Basketball Scholarship
KOH – Feel like being inspired? Take a look at this video put together by the Nevada basketball folks. Sophomore walk-on Charlie Tooley gets the surprise of his young life as Coach Eric Musselman rewards him with a scholarship for the upcoming semester. Nevada press release: Walk-on sophomore guard Charlie Tooley has been awarded a…… MORE
Sisolak Won’t Take Governor Salary Until Schools Turn Around
Clark County Commission Chairman Chair Steve Sisolak announced that if he’s elected governor he will not take a salary until Nevada’s public schools are turned around. Sisolak says, “Instead, until we get this problem solved, I will donate my salary to non-profits that help support educators and students in and out of the classroom. And…… MORE
Lyon County Sheriff Will Seek Re-election
Lyon County Sheriff Al McNeil is running for re-election. McNeil has served as Lyon County Sheriff since 2015. McNeil, a retired United States Marine Corps veteran, says it’s been an honor to serve its citizens while safeguarding their Constitutional protections and enforcing the rule of law under the duties of the Office of Sheriff. He…… MORE
