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
Category Archives: KOH Local News
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
Carson City Man Accused of Threatening Police
He’s accused of threatening police and building explosives. Now 50-year-old Christopher Gorham is under arrest. The Carson City Sheriff’s Office say they caught Gorham during a traffic stop and after a search, found an explosive device and drug paraphernalia. The bomb squad was called out, they detonated the device. Gorham faces a number of charges.… MORE
Reno Rodeo Tickets Are Going Fast
The Wildest Richest Rodeo in the West, the Reno Rodeo, is just about a month away and tickets are on sale.… MORE
Deadly Crash on Virginia Street Under Investigation
It caused a traffic nightmare with ripple effects all over the city. A deadly crash between a vehicle and a bike closed down North Virginia Street just south of the 395 Freeway yesterday afternoon. It caused massive delays on Virginia that went all the way back to UNR, and snarled traffic on 395 from the…… MORE
Have You Seen This Burglary Suspect?
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office asks for your help finding a suspect involved in a series of vehicle burglaries in north Carson City early Sunday. The burglaries happened in the areas of Imperial Way, Gardengate Way and Applegate Way. The suspect was last seen dressed in a dark, hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans.… MORE
