Civility is expected as Nevada Dems caucus this month. Rich Hancock reports; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-020320-HANCOCK-Committee%20on%20Caucuses.mp3 [recorded copy] The 2020 Nevada Democratic Caucuses on February 22nd are expected to be managed better this presidential year. The caucus-to-campaign committee will make check- in easier, better manage line length and do more outreach and training, following arguments between moderates and … Read more
A man is arrested after police say he walked inside a Sparks Walmart carrying several guns, a hunting knife, and wearing a military vest containing shotgun shells. Hoe Mosley faces three counts of carrying a concealed deadly weapon. He’s also prohibited from possessing a gun.
Pulled from magazine stands… Reno Tahoe-Airport officials say they pulled Bliss Life magazine from its racks after the cover featured Mustang Ranch brothel. The Reno Gazette-Journal reports an airport spokesman says they don’t allow advertising that endorses prostitution because they’re a federal property. The magazine’s publisher argues it’s not advertising-and the content is editorial, covering … Read more
Detectives are still searching for clues in the murder of a Sparks man. 20-year-old Kenyon Wilson’s body was found in a remote area near Moon Rocks in October of last year. His burned vehicle was found not far from there a few days beforehand.
Going to Burning Man is going to cost you more this year. Ticket prices are up $50 from last year. They now cost $475. Tickets for the weeklong music festival in the Black Rock Desert go on sale next month.
Reno firefighters make quick work of a brush fire. It broke out early Thursday morning near Cemetery Road and Stoker Avenue. Crews say a tent at a homeless camp caught fire. No one was hurt.
Students at Reno High School are spreading fake news about the Coronavirus. The Washoe County Health District says a fake article is being shared by students on Snapchat, causing panic. ealth officials reiterate there’s currently no cases of the illness, that started in China, in our area.
Nevada casinos reaped more than $1 billion in winnings in December, pushing the tally for 2019 past $12 billion in a key index of state fiscal health. The statewide “casino win” figure was up almost 5.8% compared with the same month in 2018, and the Nevada Gaming Control Board said Thursday that the first six … Read more
The Nevada Highway Patrol says crews responded to a fatal crash near South Virginia Street and Tamarack Junction on Thursday. A male motorcyclist died after crashing with an SUV. Officials said multiple witnesses said the motorcycle was driving at a high rate of speed prior to the crash. NHP says the motorcycle was going southbound … Read more
The Carson School District Board of Trustees has approved the next year’s academic calendar. Dan Davis has more; http://blogaudio.virtualnewscenter.com/KKFT-013120-DAVIS-School%20Year%20Calender.mp3 For more go to; carsoncityschools.com.