KOH Special News Reports

Two women are dead after a rafting accident Wednesday, on the Kongakut River, about 75 miles south of Kaktovik Alaska. They have been identified as 69-year-old Cheryl Minnehan of Elk Grove, California, and 67-year-old Karen Todd of Sparks, Nevada. Officials say the victims were in an inflatable boat that capsized.

Firefighters put out a small brush fire south of Reno this afternoon. Crews from the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District and Reno Fire Department responded to the fire near South Virginia Street and Rhodes Avenue before 1 p.m. The fire burned about a 50x60-foot area of brush and grass on private property. The homeowners helped with the firefight by throwing dirt and water on the flames before firefighters arrived. Officials said there were no reports of injuries or damage. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Three Idaho children who were the subject of an AMBER Alert and who were recently seen in Sparks have been located. A Colorado State Police officer found the vehicle that was the subject of an AMBER Alert in Colorado and all three children are now safe and uninjured. 37 year old Jason Simon and 36 year old Sarah Joy VanOcker-Dunn, are in custody on outstanding warrants and are facing significant additional charges. Extradition proceedings are underway.

Two women are dead after a rafting accident Wednesday, on the Kongakut River, about 75 miles south of Kaktovik Alaska. They have been identified as 69-year-old Cheryl Minnehan of Elk Grove, California, and 67-year-old Karen Todd of Sparks, Nevada. Officials say the victims were in an inflatable boat that capsized.

Admission is Free for Fathers today at the National Automobile museum.

Northern Nevada JobConnect in conjunction with Panasonic Energy of North America is holding an invitation-only job fair on Wednesday.

Two women, including a Sparks resident, are dead after a rafting accident Wednesday.

The Regional Street Enforcement Team said two teens tried to buy wine at 12 businesses during the Reno Wine Walk on Saturday, as part of an alcohol sting, and five businesses served them.

Military helicopters and even an Osprey were flying overhead last night, and it had some local residents worried.

Three Idaho children who were the subject of an AMBER Alert and who were recently seen in Sparks have been located.