Trio arrested in Douglas Co. vehicle thefts

Three people are arrested in connection with vehicle thefts in Douglas County. Yvette Bryan of Alpine California and Arthur Porter of Carson City were arrested after deputies pulled them over for being in a stolen Dodge Challenger. Separately, Destiny Rich of Arizona was arrested after she was spotted in a stolen Ford Explorer in the … Read more

RFD Sees Rise in Transient Fires

The Reno Fire Department (RFD) Marshal is saying a heater accidentally started an RV fire Wednesday morning. This is part of a rising threat fire officials say they are seeing in this area. They’re calling them transient fires. These are fires that are started accidentally by people who are living in RVs, tents, and the … Read more

Nevada Residents 65 and Older Now Eligible for Vaccines

In an effort to administer doses more quickly, Nevada has made residents 65 and older eligible to receive the coronavirus vaccine beginning next week, Gov. Steve Sisolak announced Wednesday. People in that age group can make appointments to receive doses at local pharmacies participating in a federal vaccination partnership starting on Monday.

COVID Reflections (PM)

Fritsch Elementary School chose winners from each grade in this year’s Reflections Contest; Dan Davis has more; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-021821-DAVIS-COVID%20Reflections.mp3 Get the complete list of winners at; carsoncityschools.com.

COVID Reflections (MID)

Public Information Officer Dan Davis reports that Fritsch Elementary School chose winners from each grade in this year’s Reflections Contest; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-021821-DAVIS-COVID%20Reflections.mp3 See the complete list of winners at; carsoncityschools.com.

COVID Reflections (AM)

Fritsch Elementary School recognized a student from each grade in the “2021 Reflections Contest.” Dan Davis has more; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-021821-DAVIS-COVID%20Reflections.mp3 See the list of winners at; carsoncityschools.com.

Man sentenced to prison time in Pyramid Lake assault

A man is heading to prison for two years in connection with an assault on the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribal Reservation. In November of last year, Wakinyan Blindman admitted to punching a woman, strangling her, and trying to suffocate her by shoving dirt into her mouth. The woman survived, but was seriously injured.

Portable heater sparks motorhome fire in Reno

If you saw a large plume of black smoke over the valley Wednesday morning, it was a motorhome on fire. Firefighters were called to Riley Avenue and Neil Road at 6:45 a.m. to find the vehicle completely engulfed. A woman made it out safely. She tells firefighters the fire was sparked by heater tipping over.

Washoe adds 3 COVID deaths, nearly 250 recoveries

Washoe County adds three COVID-19 deaths for a total of 633. The latest death involve women in their 60s, 70s, and 80s, all with underlying health conditions. The county added more than two dozen cases and nearly 250 recoveries Tuesday.