Bear sightings in foothills raise concerns

Some bears are refusing to go into hibernation-and that means they’re on the hunt for food. 2 News reports the Nevada Department of Wildlife says there’s been sightings in the foothill areas of Galena, Arrowcreek, and Saddlehorn. They’re recommending you put away all trash cans and bird feeders and keep your garage door, and windows … Read more

Las Vegas’ McCarran Airport to renamed after Reid

Las Vegas’ McCarran International Airport is officially getting a new name. The Clark County Commission voted unanimously to re-name the facility after former Democrat U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid. Don’t expect to see new signs for a few months as the Federal Aviation Administration works to make the name change happen.

Rocky Mountain Oyster Fry returns to Virginia City

The 30th annual Rocky Mountain Oyster Fry is returning to Virginia City after COVID canceled last year’s event. It’s happening March 13th with COVID precautions switching things up a bit. Tickets are on-sale now and you must buy in advance. No walk-ups will be admitted.

Art Contest (PM)

An art contest to promote the 2021 Jazz & Beyond Festival is taking entries. David Bugli has more; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-021721-BUGLI-Art%20Contest.mp3 Entry deadline is April 1st.

Art Contest (MID)

David Bugli has more on Mile High Jazz Band’s contest for Nevada artists; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-021721-BUGLI-Art%20Contest.mp3 Entry deadline is April 1st.

Art Contest (AM)

Mile High Jazz Band Association has a contest for Nevada artists. David Bugli has more; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-021721-BUGLI-Art%20Contest.mp3 The entry deadline is April 1st.

Northern NV getting more COVID-19 vaccine this week

Washoe County is getting more COVID-19 vaccine this week. It’s slated to receive more than 6,800 doses-an increase of 1,200 for all of northern Nevada. Nevada has received less vaccine than any other states, prompting Governor Steve Sisolak to pen a letter to the feds questioning the state’s vaccine allocation. The state Department of Health … Read more

COVID-19 postpones NV women’s basketball games

COVID-19 leads to the Nevada woman’s basketball team postponing a pair of games. The team postponed its two-game series at Air Force. It comes after the athletic department says a member of the Wolf Pack program tested positive in a rapid test. A more accurate PCR test came back negative, but the results were too … Read more