UNR Commencement (AM)

2020 and 2021 grads will celebrate together outdoors this spring. Rich Hancock reports; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-033121-HANCOCK-UNR%20-Commencement.mp3 Read more at; thenevadaindependent.com

Nevada to see ‘severe drought’conditions this summer

As we head towards summer, Nevada is staring down severe drought conditions. The Reno Gazette-Journal reports the entire state has been flagged for seriously dry conditions. Washoe County, in particularly is in a “severe drought.” Experts say with that comes increases in bears and other wildlife in residential areas, along with dust, and fire concerns.

Police look for semi-truck in I-80 hit-and-run

Police are looking for a truck driver they say was involved in a hit-and-run. Police say the truck collided with a white sedan on I-80 eastbound near the Mustang exit Monday night, tying up traffic. Police say the driver of the sedan wasn’t hurt.

Police ID man killed in dispute Sparks

Police have identified a man killed in a dispute in Sparks. Police say 67-year-old Javier Rodriguez was shot and killed by 19-year-old Brian Rodriguez-Sigala. Rodriguez-Sigala had been staying at Javier Rodriguez’s place when the shooting happened Friday. He faces murder charges.

Nevada Health Officials Hopeful

Nevada health officials say they’re hopeful about the direction of the state’s COVID-19 outbreak as reported cases, deaths and hospitalization trends remain favorable and the state gradually reopens following a winter surge. State biostatistician Kyra Morgan said during a telephone news conference Monday that Nevada did not see any significant increase in reported coronavirus cases … Read more

Wages Up (PM)

The annual minimum wage hike is coming this summer. Rich Hancock reports; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-033021-HANCOCK-Wages%20Up.mp3 Learn more at; labor.nv.gov

Wages Up (MID)

Rich Hancock reports another minimum wage hike is coming this summer; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-033021-HANCOCK-Wages%20Up.mp3 Learn more at; labor.nv.gov

Wages Up (AM)

Another minimum wage hike is coming. Rich Hancock reports; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-033021-HANCOCK-Wages%20Up.mp3 Get more at; labor.nv.gov