Critical matters come before the Carson City School District next week. Rich Hancock has more; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-091021-HANCOCK-School%20Board.mp3 Public participation and comment is encouraged. [recorded copy] Carson City’s School Board meeting will address critical teacher shortages, the search for a new superintendent and much more. It will be held at the Carson City Community Center at 7 … Read more
New COVID-19 variants are being monitored by the Washoe County Health District. Local health officials say so far Washoe County has eight cases of the Mu variant. They say every time the virus passes on there’s an increased chance it could mutate further. They continue to urge parents to mask kids under 12, who aren’t … Read more
Red Flag Days Thursday and Friday could hamper firefighters trying to get a stronger handle on the Caldor Fire. The fire remains largely unchanged from yesterday-spanning nearly 218,000 acres. It’s about 50% contained. So far, the fire has destroyed nearly 1,000 structures.
We now have the name of a man who was fatally shot in Reno on Labor Day. Kimmone Bowley, 24, of Reno was shot and killed on Talus Way near North Virginia Street late Monday night. Police say the fatal shooting was an isolated incident, and there’s no ongoing threat to the community.
Truckee Meadows Fire donates an extra fire engine to Greenville, California, a department that lost nearly everything in the Dixie Fire. The fully stocked engine comes with hoses, fans, ladders, and a generator.
NV Energy is asking you to conserve electricity this evening due to excessive heat in both Nevada and California. Customers are especially being asked to conserve between the hours of 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. That means turn off unnecessary lights and reduce the use of your air conditioning, dryers, dishwashers, and other household electronics. … Read more
A fire smoldering in a gravel pit in Spanish Springs Valley is causing some unhealthy air. KOLO-TV reports the fire is burning in a compost pile at a landscaping supply company that turns wood and other materials into compost. Truckee Meadows firefighters say the fire is difficult to douse and will take time. They say … Read more
With more on the Extreme Motor Officers Challenge returning, Rich Hancock reports; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-090921-HANCOCK-Extreme%20Riders.mp3
Rich Hancock has more on the Extreme Motor Officers Challenge returning; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-090921-HANCOCK-Extreme%20Riders.mp3
Carson City’s Extreme Motor Officers Challenge returns. Rich Hancock has more; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-090921-HANCOCK-Extreme%20Riders.mp3 [recorded copy] Sheriff Ken Furlong’s Office will host the 18th annual Extreme Motor Officers Challenge today through Saturday at Mills Park. It’s open to current certified motor officers and skilled civilians. Activities include vendors, crafts, training and riding techniques with several instructors.