Month: January 2021

Rich Hancock reports law enforcement is cracking down on distracted divers; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-011821-HANCOCK-Cell%20Phone%20Citations.mp3

Law enforcement is cracking down on distracted driving. Rich Hancock reports; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-011821-HANCOCK-Cell%20Phone%20Citations.mp3 [recorded copy] Beginning last Friday and until January 25th, law enforcement agengies across the state will be issuing citations to distracted drivers. Nevada law states that any use of a handheld electronic device while driving– whether GPS, mp3 or cell phone– is illegal.

Washoe County sees no new deaths in the fight against COVID-19. The death toll stands at 559. But the state set a new record with 62 deaths Thursday. Washoe County added 211 cases and 65 recoveries. 177 persons are hospitalized with the virus. Meantime, long lines were reported yesterday at Renown and St. Mary’s as … Read more

A man faces reckless driving charges after troopers say he crashed into a guardrail on US-395, then led troopers on a chase Thursday night. Police say he exited onto Mill Street, where he hit a median near Terminal Street, leaving the car no longer drivable. He had to be Tasted in order to be arrested. … Read more

A man who was charged with damaging Reno City Hall last year in a riot has been re-arrested. Police say Ekepati Taua removed his ankle monitor that was part of his release requirements. He and two others are accused of breaking windows at City Hall back in May, causing $14,000 in damage. He’s now being … Read more

A Placerville teacher is accused in a child porn case. Sheriff’s deputies say 38-year-old Ryan Pullen had video of students at Union Mine High School undressing. He faces possession of child porn and child endangerment charges as police work to identify victims.

We now have the name of a man whose body was found early in the New Year in Douglas County. Sheriff’s deputies say he is 61-year-old Randall Withrow of Carson City. His body was found on Highway 395 north of Cradlebaugh Bridge. His cause of death remains under investigation.

Sparks Police arrest a car burglary suspect. They handcuffed Creselda Pando Wednesday who they say was responsible for a series of car break-ins in mid-December in northeast Sparks. She faces burglary and fraud charges.

Additional health professionals have been given the green light to administer COVID-19 vaccines in Nevada. Gov. Steve Sisolak has ruled that dentists, dental hygienists, podiatrists and veterinarians are now authorized to give the vaccine.As more doses are received additional approved vaccinator will be needed to ensure all Nevadans are able to be vaccinated. If you’re … Read more

A leadership change on the Carson School Board. Dan Davis has more; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-011521-DAVIS-School%20Board%20Shake%20Up.mp3