The first parole hearing for a man convicted, earlier this century, of sexually abusing two children under five years old in Nevada County was held last week.  It was denied, but District Attorney Jesse Wilson isn’t happy that another hearing … Read more >

The Nevada City Film Festival has announced the recipients of its inaugural “Filmed in Nevada County Grants”. Festival Director Jesse Locks says they selected two standout projects that demonstrated both artistic excellence and strong connection to place.  Each recipient split … Read more >

Nevada County’s Economic Resource Council now has a number it can apply to the financial health of the area. During his monthly appearance on “KNCO: Insight”, Executive Director Gil Mathew said they now have what he calls a composite economic … Read more >

A fentanyl supply network that is reported to be responsible for distribution in a number of counties in this region, including Nevada County, has been dismantled by the Yuba County Sheriff’s Department. Public Information Officer Katy Goodson says their Problem-Oriented … Read more >

A motorcyclist from Connecticut was arrested early Thursday morning for driving the wrong way on a highway on-ramp near Grass Valley. CHP Officer Sean Armacher says 35-year-old Taylor Lewis was seen going in the opposite direction he should have been … Read more >

A report of a possible gunshot being fired created a lot of law enforcement activity not far from a couple of schools in Grass Valley late Tuesday afternoon. Police Lieutenant Brian Blakemore says it had allegedly been heard at a … Read more >

There’s now a second announced candidate for the Nevada County Superintendent of Schools job, which is being vacated this year by Scott Lay. Lay is retiring after two four-year terms. The Director of Pupil Services for the Nevada Joint Union … Read more >

Nevada City’s 28 service vehicles are getting a much-needed upgrade. At their meeting last week, the City Council approved a lease agreement. Kayla Hendershot, with Enterprise Fleet Management, noted, to the Council, that about 40-percent of the current vehicles are … Read more >

While there will not be any more water emergencies, there is still some repair work left to be done, by PG and E this year, at the two powerhouses at Spaulding Reservoir in the Nevada Irrigation District. And District General … Read more >

They’re usually received when there’s a General Presidential Election coming up. But Public Information Officer Lisa Renner says new Nevada County Clerk-Recorder, Armando Salud-Ambriz, has decided to go beyond that legal requirement. So-called residency confirmation postcards are arriving in mailboxes … Read more >