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A North San Juan man has been sentenced to over 18 years in prison, after pleading guilty to shooting another man on Mother’s Day earlier this year. Clay Leffew, 52 at the time of his arrest, was originally facing prosecution … Read more >

Gold Country Senior Services is urging action, as the ongoing federal government shutdown puts food access at risk. In Nevada County, two-thousand-79 seniors are facing the prospect of not receiving Cal Fresh food stamp benefits for November. That number also … Read more >

This fall, a first-ever goat grazing project to reduce wildfire fuels in what’s considered a high-risk area north of Nevada City, in Round Mountain, has gotten underway. Chris Friedel is the executive director of the Yuba Watershed Institute, which is … Read more >

Nearly every day, the Nevada County Sheriff’s Department says it receives reports of scams. But they want to call special attention to one that’s known as a “catfish” scam that recently cost a local resident over 25-thousand dollars. Public Information … Read more >

Thousands of PG and E customers in the Grass Valley area had no electricity for several mid-day hours on Tuesday.  That included a number of retail businesses, such as Raley’s. Utility spokesman Jeff Smith says over five-thousand customers were impacted … Read more >

With the wildfire danger lessening, thanks to the recent cool and wet weather, the Banner Mountain Firewise Community says it’s the best time to be holding their annual meeting about how to evacuate the most efficiently. And other areas of … Read more >

This weekend’s production at the Nevada Theatre is called “Mark Twain In Love”. It’s described as a compelling portrait of America’s most iconic humorist that also explores his private grief, as well as his enduring wit. Chris LeGate is in … Read more >

With Christmas now less than two months away, the 12th Annual Project Warmth Collection Drive has begun. United Way of Nevada County Executive Director, Louise Reed, says there are  over 20 drop-off locations, including at KNCO…   click to listen … Read more >

Another free multi-waste drop-off event is coming up for Grass Valley residents. The first one took place at Mautino Park in May. And Deputy Public Works Director Zac Quentmeyer says this one is about six months later, on Saturday, at … Read more >

The former Fire Safe Nevada County Coalition, which formed earlier this year, has decided to make a name change. The group’s president, Jo Ann Fites-Kaufman, says the Wildfire Ready Coalition of Nevada County reflects their ongoing mission and commitment to … Read more >