Officials from Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital were in Washington D.C. last (Tues.) night to accept a prestigious award. That included CEO, Doctor Scott Neeley. He says they were named one of the top 15 rural hospitals in the country, and … Read more >
Plans for North San Juan’s one-million dollar fire suppression system were formally approved by Nevada County Supervisors at their meeting on Tuesday. The area has been damaged by significant wildfires in recent years. Public Works engineer, Steve Wilsey, told the … Read more >
Just over a year ago, property owners passed their first-annual benefit assessment for the Peardale-Chicago Park Fire Department. And, just this past summer, Department Public Information Officer and Fire Engineer Daniel Ramey said that allowed them to finally achieve 24-hour … Read more >
Hoping to speed up rescues, a helicopter landing zone has been established for the Nevada County Consolidated Fire District. Appearing recently on KNCO’s On the Town, District Chief Jason Robitaille said it’s much closer for them to get to, right … Read more >
A legal setback for the long-discussed and debated Dorsey Marketplace project in Grass Valley. According to the groups Protect Grass Valley and Community Environmental Advocates Foundation, a Nevada County Superior Court Judge has ruled that the city must correct deficiencies … Read more >
The very popular Senior Firewood Program in Nevada County has gotten a boost that will also help to mitigate smoke pollution. On “KNCO: Insight” recently, Leslie Lovejoy, the Executive Director for Gold Country Senior Services, said they’ve received a 20-thousand … Read more >
You may have noticed that the rain and snow season has gotten off to a slow start. Precipitation for Western Nevada County for October and November is only around half of the historical average. That’s four-point-one inches. But it was … Read more >
Nevada County’s congressman was among House members who voted to expel New York Representative George Santos on Friday. And Kevin Kiley had also supported a previous failed attempt… click to listen to Kevin Kiley The vote follows a recent scathing … Read more >
The holiday season means more large, indoor gatherings. And Nevada County Deputy Public Health Officer, Doctor Glennah Trochet, says that usually also includes an uptick in flu cases. But, so far, it’s nothing out of the ordinary, in terms of … Read more >
A burglary arrest has been made at Nevada Union High School. The Nevada County Sheriff’s Department has charged 23-year-old Isaac Larson of Auburn. And the department, along with Principal Kelly Rhoden, credit a vigilant custodian’s efforts… click to listen to … Read more >
