The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man in Reno yesterday for killing a man in Incline Village last Summer. 30-year-old Alec Flores was booked on an open murder charge with a deadly weapon enhancement in the June 2023, death of Jeffrey McCunn of Incline Village. A sheriff’s investigation identified Flores as a suspect and…… MORE
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New Guidelines When it Comes to Counting Your Vote From The Secretary of State’s Office
From the News/Talk 780 KOH Election Center…new guidelines from the Nevada Secretary of State’s Office when it comes to counting your votes.… MORE
Reno City Council Considering a Permanent Horse Fence Along Alexander Lake Road
It’s an effort to keep wild horses and people separated. The Reno City Council is looking into a permanent horse fence along Alexander Lake Road. Horse advocates say it’s a no-brainer Tracey Wilson is the Nevada Director for American Horse Conservation speaking to our news partner KOLO 8. Council decided to hold off on permanent…… MORE
A Parking Ticket Will Soon Cost You More in Reno
Most parking tickets in the city of Reno will cost $20 more starting July 1st. The Reno City Council on Wednesday decided to raise the fees for most non-moving violations by $20. The city does not believe the current fines are enough to deter violators. Yellow zone violations will rise to $45 in Reno on…… MORE
U.S. Postal Service Moving Ahead With Reno Re-Routing Plan
The U.S. Postal Service is moving ahead with its plan to reroute Reno’s mail to Sacramento for processing, then send it back to Reno. The move is part of a 40-billion-dollar investment project and modernization plan. “Decision to proceed” was listed next to the Reno facility in a letter sent to Senators from Postmaster Louis…… MORE
Double-Check Your Ballot in Washoe County
From the News/Talk 780 KOH Election Center…A hiccup of sorts, ahead of early voting in Washoe County Washoe County Interim Registrar of Voters Cari-Ann Burgess on Reno Talks Live with Greg Neft Tuesday. She says they are ready for the June 11th primary.… MORE
Nevada Governor Announces New Internet Connectivity Program
Governor Joe Lombardo has announced Nevada will dedicate $250 million for a new Internet connectivity program. Called, The Nevada Middle Mile Network, it’s a 2,500-mile open access, fiber optic network that will be able to reach unserved communities around the state. Says the Gov: “This significant investment will enhance Internet connectivity in communities across Nevada…… MORE
Nevada’s U.S. Senators Announce Funds For Wildfire Mitigation
U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen and Catherine Cortez Masto have announced that funds for wildfire resilience and hazardous fuels reduction efforts is coming to communities in Nevada. The $3.5 million will be used to assist at-risk communities throughout the state with planning for and mitigating wildfire risks.… MORE
Did You Get a Mail-In Ballot?
Despite opting out, several voters in Washoe County have been sent mail-in ballots ahead of the June primary election. The county is admitting its mistake. A spokesperson says the county did not remove voters who opted out from its mailing list. Residents who only want to vote in-person can destroy their mail-in ballots at home…… MORE
One Woman Killed in Off-Road Vehicle Crash
One woman is dead after an off-road-vehicle rollover crash in Storey County. Emergency personnel were called to the scene on Six Mile Canyon Road around 5 p.m. on Sunday. They found 62-year-old Joann Martinelli from Dayton, Nevada. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Storey County Sheriff’s Office says impairment may be a factor in…… MORE
