State Health Officials Bracing for Omicron

Nevada health officials are bracing for the inevitable arrival of the omicron variant in the state after the first U.S. case was confirmed Wednesday in neighboring California. No cases of the COVID-19 variant have been confirmed so far in Nevada. But Washoe County Health District Officer Kevin Dick said Wednesday he wouldn’t be surprised if … Read more

DOT Grant (PM)

A federal grant will help renovate Carson City. Rich Hancock has more; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-120221-HANCOCK-DOT%20Grant.mp3

DOT Grant (MID)

Rich Hancock has more on a federal grant to help with Carson City’s renewal; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-120221-HANCOCK-DOT%20Grant.mp3

DOT Grant (AM)

A federal grant will help finance Carson City’s renewal. Rich Hancock has more; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-120221-HANCOCK-DOT%20Grant.mp3 [recorded copy] The US Department of Transportation has selected Carson City as the recipient of a $9.3 million RAISE grant for the East Williams Street renovation. RAISE stands for Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity by investing in surface transportation … Read more

Body Identified (PM)

With more on a missing man identified, Rich Hancock has details; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-120121-HANCOCK-Body%20Identified.mp3

Body Identified (MID)

Rich Hancock has more on a missing man identified; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-120121-HANCOCK-Body%20Identified.mp3

Body Identified (AM)

A missing man’s remains have been identified. Rich Hancock has more; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-120121-HANCOCK-Body%20Identified.mp3 [recorded copy] The Carson City Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with a DNA laboratory, have identified human remains found by hikers in a remote location near Centennial Park. 55-year-old Christopher Cash of Carson City was reported missing on August 1, 2013. Read more at;carsonnow.org

Police Chase in Sparks Monday Night

Reno Police say a man in custody following a car chase in Sparks late Monday night. The suspect led officers on a pursuit that ended around 12 a.m. at Prater Way and 18th Street. Police say it started when the suspect was found trespassing at the Reno Police Department. No further details are being released … Read more

COVID Testing Coming to Schools

In a letter to parents Monday, the Washoe County School District has announced they will be bringing regular COVID-19 testing schedules to area high schools. The new initiative will allow not only students and faculty, but also their families to come in to most Washoe County high schools for free testing.

Planning Position (PM)

Want to serve on the Planning Commission? Rich Hancock has details; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-113021-HANCOCK-Planning%20Position.mp3 More at; carsonnow.org