KOH Special News Reports

Sparks police are investigating a death at a local motel. Just before 10:30 am, the body of a man was found at 222 22nd street.

Former Nevada super lobbyist Harvey Whittemore is free after spending 21 months in federal custody for breaking campaign contribution laws.

While it's still hung up by court challenges, the processes behind Nevada's Education Savings Account Program continue. The latest open enrollment for parents who want funding for private school and other education choices re-opened again at the beginning of May. State Treasurer Dan Schwartz says they continue to get calls and emails about the program, and already have 5000 applications on file. Schwartz is hoping the courts make a decision soon, so families can proceed with their plans for the upcoming school year. Applications must be received by June 30th at 5pm. Details online at "NevadaTreasurer-dot-gov."

The battle over the commerce tax is in the hands of the state supreme court. Justices will consider whether a ballot question that would repeal it will be on the ballot. A Carson City judge has already approved the language of the repeal proposal. That cleared the way for signiture gathering. State Controller Ron Knecht says he's confident the repeal will also be approved by the state's highest court. But with 55 thousand verified signatures needed by June 21st, the petition currently has about 20 thousand. The goal of the tax was to raise funds for schools. Governor Sandoval says repeal would mean devastating cuts to Nevada schools.

It's still hung up by court challenges, but the processes behind Nevada's Education Savings Account Program continue. The latest open enrollment for parents who want funding for private school and other education choices re-opened again at the beginning of May. State Treasurer Dan Schwartz says they continue to get calls and emails about the program, and already have 5000 applications on file. he says parents continue to demonstrate the need for the program, and he's hoping the courts make a decision soon, so families can proceed with their academic plans for the upcoming school year. Applications must be received by June 30th at 5pm. Details online at "NevadaTreasurer-dot-gov." Parents who applied during previous enrollment periods DO NOT have to re-apply.

The Reno doctor accused of running an illegal drug ring out of his family practice, faced a federal judge in San Francisco Monday. Dr. Robert Rand is accused of writing pain prescriptions for people who didn't need them. Those people are accused of illegally distributing the medications. A federal Magistrate denied a bail request made by Rand’s lawyer. The doctor will remain in custody and be transferred back to Reno to face charges. Rand was arrested on Friday by federal authorities for his role in the Oxycodone drug ring allegedly lead by Richie West. Authorities say West and his co-workers sold drugs out of West’s truck.

The battle over the commerce tax is in the hands of the state supreme court. Justices will consider whether a ballot question that would repeal it will be on the ballot. A Carson City judge has already approved the language of the repeal proposal. That cleared the way for signiture gathering. State Controller Ron Knecht says he's confident the repeal will also be approved by the state's highest court. But with 55 thousand verified signatures needed by June 21st, the petition currently has about 20 thousand. The goal of the tax was to raise funds for schools. Governor Sandoval says repeal would mean devastating cuts to Nevada schools.

The Reno doctor accused of running an illegal drug ring out of his family practice, faced a federal judge in San Francisco Monday. Dr. Robert Rand is accused of writing pain prescriptions for people who didn't need them. Those people are accused of illegally distributing the medications. A federal Magistrate denied a bail request made by Rand’s lawyer. The doctor will remain in custody and be transferred back to Reno to face charges. Rand was arrested on Friday by federal authorities for his role in the Oxycodone drug ring allegedly lead by Richie West. Authorities say West and his co-workers sold drugs out of West’s truck.

The battle over the commerce tax is in the hands of the state supreme court. Justices will consider whether a ballot question that would repeal it will be on the ballot. A Carson City judge has already approved the language of the repeal proposal. That cleared the way for signiture gathering. State Controller Ron Knecht says he's confident the repeal will also be approved by the state's highest court. But with 55 thousand verified signatures needed by June 21st, the petition currently has about 20 thousand. The goal of the tax was to raise funds for schools. Governor Sandoval says repeal would mean devastating cuts to Nevada schools.

The Reno doctor accused of running an illegal drug ring out of his family practice, faced a federal judge in San Francisco Monday. Dr. Robert Rand is accused of writing pain prescriptions for people who didn't need them. Those people are accused of illegally distributing the medications. A federal Magistrate denied a bail request made by Rand’s lawyer. The doctor will remain in custody and be transferred back to Reno to face charges. Rand was arrested on Friday by federal authorities for his role in the Oxycodone drug ring allegedly lead by Richie West. Authorities say West and his co-workers sold drugs out of West’s truck.