Local News

New Initiative To Boost Arts Attendance Underway

A new initiative has gotten underway to restore attendance for various arts activities in Nevada County that appear to still be lagging since pandemic shutdowns and restrictions. Heather Heckler just recently left the county to work for the County Arts … Read more >

Construction Picking Up For Entertainment Venue

With roof raising only about a month away, construction remains on track for In Concert Sierra’s new entertainment venue. And, appearing recently on KNCO’s On the Town, Artistic Director Ken Hardin said more work can now be done indoors without … Read more >

March Primary Candidates Forums Announced

To help you make a more informed choice for the March Primary elections, the League of Women Voters of Nevada County have at least three candidates forums scheduled later in the month. Co-President Jan Bedayn says they all take place … Read more >

Chimney Fires Are More Common This Time Of Year

With a number of residents using woodburning stoves and fireplaces as another source of heat during the winter, that also means more chimney fires. Peardale Chicago Park Fire Captain Josh Ramey says it’s due mainly to too much of a … Read more >

Not Too Early To Prepare For Food Waste Mandate

The food waste recycling mandate is still a year away from going into effect for Waste Management customers in Nevada County. But, on a recent “KNCO: Insight”, officials indicated that it’s not too early to start separating such materials the … Read more >

Schools Okay In Newsom State Budget Plan?

Despite the huge deficit, it looks like education is mostly spared from any significant cuts in Governor Newsom’s state budget proposal released last week. There are some reductions for school facilities upgrades and child education grants. But Nevada County Superintendent … Read more >

Promotions and Awards From Sheriff’s Dept

With the retirement of Alicia Burget, the Nevada County Sheriff’s Department swore in a new undersheriff at a ceremony at the Rood Center Friday morning. They also have a new captain and handed out two life-saving awards, among other accolades. … Read more >

A Good 2023 Outlined For Nevada City

Also at its meeting this week, the Nevada City City Council received a 2023 Year-in-Review Report. City Manager Sean Grayson told the Council that the report details many accomplishments and demonstrates the tremendous positive impact made by the elected and … Read more >

Ice On Road A Factor In Major Injury Crash

Icy conditions early Thursday morning were a factor in a two-vehicle accident in the South County. CHP Officer Jason Bice says it occurred on Highway 49… click to listen to Officer Bice Bice says that was a Ford pickup driven … Read more >

Animal Shelter MOU’s Approved

Another step forward has been taken toward building one centralized Animal Shelter for Nevada County. As expected, the Grass Valley and Nevada City City Councils have approved Memorandums of Understanding with the county on the design, construction, funding, operation, and … Read more >