Second Booster Shots in Washoe Co. Available Friday

The Washoe County Health District is preparing to administer second doses of the COVID-19 booster shot. They’ll be administering those fourth doses starting this Friday, inside its clinic location at 1001 East 9th Street in Reno. Appointments can be made by calling (775) 328-2427. People are encouraged to make an appointment, though it is not … Read more

Best Gaming Month Ever in February

Nevada’s tourism economy is putting the coronavirus pandemic behind it, with regulators reporting the best casino winnings ever for a February and the airport serving Las Vegas announcing plans to resume nonstop international flights in April. The Nevada Gaming Control Board on Wednesday reported a 12th straight month of $1 billion or more in casino … Read more

Accused Kidnapper (PM)

With more on a kidnapping suspect making his first appearance in court, Rich Hancock has details; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-033122-HANCOCK-Accused%20Kidnapper.mp3

Accused Kidnapper (MID)

Rich Hancock has more on a kidnapping suspect making his first appearance in court; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-033122-HANCOCK-Accused%20Kidnapper.mp3 More at; carsonnow.org

Accused Kidnapper (AM)

A kidnapping suspect makes his first appearance in court. Rich Hancock has more; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-033122-HANCOCK-Accused%20Kidnapper.mp3 More at; carsonnow.org [recorded copy] 41-year old accused kidnapper Troy Edward Driver of Fallon appeared in a Fernley courtroom Wednedsay, charged with the abduction of 18-year-old Naomi Irion. Driver’s bail was set at $750,000. He’s been detained by the Lyon County … Read more

Superintendent Search Moves Forward

The Washoe county school district has returned from spring break and that means the school board is back in session. Tuesday marked a breakthrough on the superintendent search. The board moved to advance 5 candidates as finalists for the superintendent position. Those are going to be announced on Friday. Nothing is known about the candidates … Read more

Bears Displaced (PM)

With more on the effects of the Calder fire on Tahoe’s bear behavior, Rich Hancock reports; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-033022-HANCOCK-Bears%20Displaced.mp3

Bears Displaced (MID)

Rich Hancock has more on the effects of the Calder fire on Tahoe’s bear behavior; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-033022-HANCOCK-Bears%20Displaced.mp3

Bears Displaced (AM)

Lasting effects of the Calder fire on Tahoe’s bear behavior. Rich Hancock has more; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-033022-HANCOCK-Bears%20Displaced.mp3 [recorded copy] Bear activity in the Lake Tahoe Basin is expected to increase due to displacement caused by last year’s Caldor Fire. Bears caused thousands of dollars in property damage during the evacuation, breaking into garage doors, windows, and vehicles. … Read more

Education Official to Step Down

The head of Nevada’s higher education system will step down. Melody Rose’s resignation, if it’s approved by University Regents, will take place Friday. Rose lodged a hostile workplace complaint against two members of the Board of Regents last fall. Under the terms of the separation agreement, Rose’s employment would end Friday, with a payout of … Read more