The Minerva Fire, the latest to send smoke into Northern Nevada, has burned 1,000 acres since starting the morning of July 29th. The fire was 10% contained as of Monday morning, according to the US Forest Service. Air support is helping fire crews battling the Minerva Fire, southwest of Quincy. There are no evacuations and…… MORE
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Juvenile Killers Winning Release From Prison
Five Nevada juveniles who were sentenced for murder have been released since lawmakers ended “Life without parole,” for juvenile offenders. The change covers those who’ve served 20 years for their crimes, but weren’t convicted of more that one homicide. The Nevada law has made 24 offenders eligible to have their sentences reviewed and 19 remain…… MORE
Washoe County Mosquito Collections Test Positive For West Nile Virus
Seven more mosquito collections have tested positive for West Nile Virus in Washoe County, which brings the total number of positives to eight. The report of more positive west nile collections comes a day after the County Commission approved an additional $534,835 from the General Fund Contingency to cover mosquito spraying expenses related to flooded…… MORE
District Judge Denies Request to Halt Restocking of Marijuana Dispensaries
A Carson City District judge has denied a request from a group of alcohol distributors, to block the emergency regulations from the Taxation Division, that allow the state to license some retailers to transport pot from growers to storefronts. State regulators approved the emergency regulations to keep retailers from running out of stock. Judge James…… MORE
Hundreds of Homes Threatened by The Preacher Fire in Douglas County
Evacuations are in effect again for the Preacher Fire burning near Gardnerville in Douglas County. The Preacher Fire has already burned about 3,130 acres large after starting early yesterday morning near the Preachers Mine. Douglas County says the Preacher Fire changed direction and is moving northerly towards Pinenut Road. Officials say there are evacuations for…… MORE
Long Valley Fire Still a Threat to The Sutcliffe Community
The Long Valley Fire has burned more than 83,733 acres. It is about 40% contained. Nevada Department of Transportation says Pyramid Highway is closed in both directions just north of SR 446 because the fire is headed toward the Sutcliffe area. An evacuation advisory has been issued for that community. People in or around the…… MORE
Nevada Builders Team Up With U.S. Army
Nevada Builders Alliance—the largest statewide professional membership based organization in the construction industry—is announcing the first statewide partnership with the U.S. Army Partnership for Youth Success the “PaYS” program. The PaYS program is part of a long-term U.S. Army effort to help young men and women gain education and training in an employment field while…… MORE
2 Fires Contained, Long Valley Fire Continues
(KOH) – Saturday was a good day for fighting fires as two of the fires burning in northern Nevada have been fully contained. The Brenda Fire that was burning east of Eastlake Blvd in Washoe Valley is out at 632 acres and no structures were damaged. Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch Center reports the Cold Springs Fire…… MORE
Hot August Nights 2017!
The world’s biggest classic car event is the one and only Hot August Nights! The 31st annual celebration of classic cars and rock-n-roll kicks off on Friday August 4th in Virginia City, with the main event in Reno and Sparks staring Tuesday August 8th through Sunday the 13th. Highlights this year include the daily Show-n-Shines,…… MORE
Carl Howell Memorial Music Festival!
News Talk 780 KOH invites you to a Memorial Music Festival to benefit the children of fallen Carson City Sheriff’s Deputy Carl Howell on Saturday August 19th at Battle Born Harley-Davidson. The event is sponsored by The Last Response Memorial Fund, a nonprofit organization designed to give back to the families of First Responders who…… MORE
