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FILE - The Colorado River flows at Horseshoe Bend in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area,...

Nevada Reps join others in call for federal action on water proposal

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Kevin Sheridan
Nevada Representatives Susie Lee and Steven Horsford are joining other state representatives in calling on the Biden Administration to take federal action on a proposal from seven states along the Colorado River Basin to curb water use.

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Road work graphic.

NDOT to close lane north of Topaz Lake for road drainage

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Kevin Sheridan
The Nevada Department of Transportation will be closing a single lane on U.S. 395 north of Lake Topaz in Douglas County starting Thursday

News

Evoke Warriors Class of 2023 Announcement

Evoke Warriors is now accepting applications for its new season of changing lives already changed by cancer

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Katey Roshetko
The fitness component of the Evoke Warriors program is the guiding factor in getting physically and mentally strong.

Morning Break

Cupid's Undie Run 2023

Grin and bare it! Cold weather isn’t stopping the 2023 Cupid’s Undie Run in Reno

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Katey Roshetko
Cupid’s Undie Run in Reno is Saturday, Feb. 11 from 12-4 p.m. at Wonder Ale Works.

Morning Break

Explore the science of witchcraft and wizardry at The Discovery’s adults-only social event

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Katey Roshetko
Social Science: Wizards & Snitches takes place Saturday, Feb. 18 at from 7 to 10 p.m.

Morning Break

Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada thrift stores in need of clothing, household donations

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Katey Roshetko
Proceeds from donated items sold through the thrift stores support several of Catholic Charities programs.

News

Nevada says Tesla’s possible tax breaks stay secret, for now

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
The details of any potential tax breaks for Tesla’s $3.6 billion expansion of its Nevada factory will remain secret until late February, under a nondisclosure agreement that state officials signed with the electric carmaker.

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WCSO raises more than $17,000 for local charities

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Kevin Sheridan
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office has raised more than $17,000 for local charities during their 7th annual No Shave Movember.

State

Nevada to proclaim Feb. 18 as Paul Revere Williams Day

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Kevin Sheridan
The State of Nevada will be proclaiming Feb. 18 Paul Revere Williams Day

News

IRS warns taxpayers of schemes and scams

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Karlie Drew
The IRS says millions of dollars are lost due to tax scams each year.
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Nevada makes history in 75-66 win over #22 San Diego State

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Kurt Schroeder
Wolf Pack wins back-to-back home games against ranked opponents for first time in program history

Crime

Proposed Nevada law could slap years of prison time onto sentences for sex traffickers

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Jaclyn Schultz
A proposed Nevada law would give sex traffickers years of prison time if they try to lure juveniles online and are caught by law enforcement posing as children.

News

Radio veteran retires

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Ed Pearce
KOH Radio's Dan Mason is retiring.

News

Driver killed in crash on I-80 near Fernley

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Matt Vaughan
Nevada State Police say the driver was not wearing a seatbelt.

Coronavirus

Medicaid members face changes as COVID-19 health emergency ends

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Ashley Grams
Nevadans could lose coverage as early as June 1, 2023.

Weather Headlines

Single digit temperatures impact cars and trucks

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Terri Russell
Low temperatures can have an impact on the integrity of a car or truck. Some simple tips to get you down the road with little interruption.

Crime

Cortez Masto, Grassley, sponsor bill looking to reduce organized retail crime

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Ben Deach
The Combating Organized Retail Crime Act is a new bill that looks to crack down on organized retail crime across the country, and one of Nevada’s senators is at the forefront of it.

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DCSO welcomes new K9 officer

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Kevin Sheridan
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is welcoming a new K9 officer to its ranks.

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GM conditionally OKs $650M Nevada lithium mine investment

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Scott Sonner
General Motors Co. has conditionally agreed to invest $650 million in Lithium Americas Corp. in a deal that will give GM exclusive access to the first phase of a mine planned near the Nevada-Oregon line

State

Reports say 2022 was good for Nevada casinos, Vegas tourism

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Ken Ritter
The year 2022 was good for gambling and tourism in Nevada

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Fallon woman dies in crash near Winnemucca

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 1:11 PM PST
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By Kevin Sheridan
A Fallon woman has died in a car crash east of Winnemucca, Nevada State Police say.

Weather Headlines

City of South Lake Tahoe begins work on repairing potholes

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 11:39 AM PST
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By Kevin Sheridan
The City of South Lake Tahoe has begun to repair potholes created by the record-breaking precipitation the area has seen.

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Man suspected of driving under the influence arrested after crash kills elderly man

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 11:23 AM PST
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By Kevin Sheridan
A crash in Carson City at the intersection of US50 and College Parkway left one person dead this past Saturday.

Morning Break

Sage Ridge School invites community to tour the campus, learn more about education options

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 10:45 AM PST
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By Katey Roshetko
The community event takes place at Sage Ridge School Saturday, Feb. 4 at 10 a.m.

Morning Break

Tickets on sale now to see Isaac Mizrahi & His Six Piece Band, presented by Artown

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 10:41 AM PST
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By Katey Roshetko
The high-end fashion designer and his band will perform for two nights at the Eldorado Showroom March 7-8.

Morning Break

New year, new job? Nevadaworks offers skills training, job placement for employees and employers

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 10:39 AM PST
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By Katey Roshetko
The CEO of Nevadaworks stopped by Morning Break to share how they can help you find the perfect career path.

Morning Break

KOLO Cooks: Chef Jonathan Chapin turns rosemary chicken recipe into cold weather comfort food

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 10:37 AM PST
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By Katey Roshetko
This easy 15-minute recipe is best served over pasta or egg noodles.

Health

ER opens in Spanish Springs

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 10:07 AM PST
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By Kevin Sheridan
The Northern Nevada Medical Center has opened a new ER in Spanish Springs.

News

Local Arenacross rider joins Good Morning Reno

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 8:18 AM PST
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By Josh Little
Local AMA Arenacross rider Aaron Siminoe dropped by Good Morning Reno to promote the event, and tell us a little bit about his career.

Education

Swope Middle School celebrates expansion

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 9:01 PM PST
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By Mike Watson
The project included a new two-story classroom building, gym, and library.

Health

Radon testing kits available through UNR Extension

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 7:07 PM PST
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By Mike Watson
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas.

Crime

Kidnap suspect released day he arrived at Nevada prison

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 6:36 PM PST
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By RIO YAMAT and ANDREW SELSKY
A man at the center of an intense police search in Oregon after a violent kidnapping was released from custody in October 2021 by Nevada prison officials on the same day he was transferred to the state’s custody.

News

Library Park Passes now available at Washoe County Library branches

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 5:56 PM PST
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By Mike Watson
Free passes to get into Nevada State Parks are now available at the Washoe County Library.

Environment

Tahoe snowpack currently sitting at nearly 200%

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 4:33 PM PST
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By Ben Deach
Recent storms have boosted all of our areas snowpacks, but have really helped the ones to the south, with the Walker River basin coming in at 254% of average and the Carson River basin just below that.

Safety

No matter how inviting, stay off the ice

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 3:31 PM PST
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By Terri Russell
Low temperatures in the area have caused lakes and ditches to freeze over, but emergency crews say stay off the ice.

Crime

Secretary of State: Crypto, romance scams most common in Nevada last year

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 12:23 PM PST
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By Kevin Sheridan
Nevada Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar says romance and cryptocurrency scams were the most common in 2022.

Morning Break

Monday Motivations: Reno resident, Brooke Siem, shares how she’s learned to pivot in life and in her career

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 10:34 AM PST
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By Katey Roshetko
Brooke Siem shares her career changes from chef to mental health advocate and everything in between.

Fire

Residents evacuated after fire on High Street

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 10:23 AM PST
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By Kevin Sheridan
A fire at an apartment building on High Street forced several residents to evacuate

Environment

In the West, pressure to count water lost to evaporation

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 8:25 AM PST
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By SUMAN NAISHADHAM
One proposal comes from Nevada: States at the end of the river would see their Colorado River portion shrink based on the distance it travels to reach users

Education

Washoe public schools start 2 hours late on Monday

Updated: Jan. 29, 2023 at 5:32 PM PST
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By Steve Timko
Winter bus stops are also in effect.

Fire

Crews knock down Sun Valley travel trailer fire before it spreads

Updated: Jan. 29, 2023 at 5:20 PM PST
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By Steve Timko
The fire’s cause is under investigation.

News

Local sports bettors are younger and more high-tech heading into Super Bowl LVII

Updated: Jan. 29, 2023 at 5:06 PM PST
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By Ashley Grams
“They’re all coming in with their mobile apps and betting from home.”

Crime

Sparks business owner sees suspected burglars on security camera

Updated: Jan. 29, 2023 at 5:05 PM PST
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By Steve Timko
Police arrested Christopher Bruffett, 35, of Reno and Vincent James Wilks, 25, of Sparks.

Safety

Nevada trooper’s vehicle hit on slick I-80, then struck 3 more times

Updated: Jan. 29, 2023 at 1:42 PM PST
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By Steve Timko
“Luckily, everyone is okay,” said Nevada Highway Patrol public information officer Kim Smith “Just a reminder with these winter conditions to please slow down.”

Environment

Recent snowfalls may slow water level decline at Lake Mead

Updated: Jan. 29, 2023 at 12:37 PM PST
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By The Associated Press
Forecasters now expect Lake Mead to finish this year around 1,027 feet elevation, about 19 feet lower than its current level.

Wolf Pack

Wolf Pack’s turnovers, fouls doom team in 68-62 loss to UNLV in Vegas

Updated: Jan. 29, 2023 at 9:48 AM PST
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By Kurt Schroeder
UNLV outscored Nevada by four points in the second half.

News

Reno Rodeo Foundation offers new clothes to foster families

Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 2:53 PM PST
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By Ashley Grams
“It means a lot, they need all the help they can get.”

News

Storey County prepares for Tesla expansion

Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 2:31 PM PST
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By Ashley Grams
“We’ve done a Gigafactory before and we can do it again."

Sports Betting

NFL playoffs: Vegas believes some classics could be coming

Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 10:07 AM PST
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By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer
The gambling odds are tight for both games, though both home teams have a slight edge

Crime

Police warn that Oregon torture suspect is using dating apps

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 10:34 PM PST
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By ANDREW SELSKY and RIO YAMAT Associated Press
Grants Pass police said the suspect “is actively using online dating applications to contact unsuspecting individuals who may be lured into assisting with the suspect’s escape or potentially as additional victims.”
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