A child molestation arrest also occurred over the past weekend. It was reported in Nevada City. Nevada County Sheriff’s Public Information Officer, Ashley Quadros, says the Department received a call from someone, on Saturday, regarding an incident involving a victim … Read more >

A two-vehicle major injury accident occurred over the past weekend in Nevada County that we now have information about. CHP Officer Sean Armacher says 38-year-old Calvin Tobias, from Chicago Park, was driving his motorcycle eastbound on Highway 174, late Saturday … Read more >

Since 1995, the first full week of April has been the dedicated time to honor the critical contributions of public health. Nevada County Supervisors approved a resolution at a recent meeting, formally proclaiming Public Health Week, which is also being … Read more >

Two prime booth locations on Treat Street at the Nevada County Fairgrounds have unexpectedly become available. So Fairgrounds CEO Andrew Trygg says they’re now accepting applications for interested local nonprofit organizations during the upcoming Fair in August… click to listen … Read more >

The 160th anniversary of President Lincoln’s assassination is on April 14th. And tomorrow (Tues.) afternoon, you can view a special and free screening of a documentary linked to Lincoln’s freeing of the slaves. It’s called “Songs of Slavery and Emancipation”. … Read more >

Staffing has improved and is more flexible, since the Higgins Fire Protection District was able to re-open it’s third station, on Dog Bar Road, in January. That was made possible, after property owners finally approved a benefit assessment increase last … Read more >

If you are looking for some interesting smoked meats and other delicious items you will want to track down Josh at La Calaca BBQ!   His business partner and he have been selling their products at the Nevada City Farmers … Read more >

Expect to see some maximum enforcement days, as part of Distracted Driving Awareness Month. And, as usual, texting and using handheld phones continue to be the biggest concern. At the Grass Valley office of the California Highway Patrol, Officer Sean … Read more >

Our own Tom Fitzsimmons is marking his 30th year at KNCO. And Tom also notes that during his first year, the first On the Town he hosted focused on Hospice of the Foothills, now known as Foothills Compassionate Care. They’ve … Read more >

Penn Valley’s 25th Daffodil Run is also happening this weekend, on Sunday. And one notable change is that there is no longer a 10K run. Event Director Gene Gilligan says there’s still a five-mile run, but also a three-and-a-half-mile run… … Read more >