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Santa’s Christmas Shoppe Opens On Saturday

One of the more popular and precious seasonal events each year in Nevada County is Santa’s Christmas Shoppe. It’s happening Saturday at Sierra Presbyterian Church on Ridge Road and sponsored by Kare Crisis Nursery. Executive Director Lynn Woerner says it … Read more >

Missing Man Found Dead Englebright Dam

A Wheatland man who was last seen going on a fishing trip by himself about a week ago has been found dead at Lake Englebright. Nevada County Sheriff’s Captain Sam Brown says 57-year-old Michael Babb’s parked vehicle was located on … Read more >

Pink Patch Project Raises Over $6,000

This year’s Pink Patch Project, involving Nevada County law enforcement and fire departments, attracted more generous donations. Sheriff’s Department Public Information Officer Ashley Quadros says it raised over six-thousand dollars during Breast Cancer click to listen to Ashley Quadros All … Read more >

Memorial Park May Also Be Historic Landmark

More historical amplification may be ahead for Grass Valley’s 102-year-old Memorial Park. After unveiling four interpretive panels at the beginning of the month, the City Council has directed staff to complete an application to the Nevada County Landmarks Commission. City … Read more >

Staff Report Urges Rejection Of Vested Rights

Just ahead of the hearing next month, Nevada County staff has issued a report recommending that the Board of Supervisors reject Rise Gold’s vested rights petition to revive mining operations at the Idaho Maryland property. County Counsel Kit Elliott says … Read more >

2-Million-Dollar Ladder Truck For Grass Valley

Grass Valley is getting a new fire department ladder truck. But the truck, which will be custom-built for the town, isn’t expected to be delivered for another three years. So the City Council has approved moving forward with a purchase … Read more >

Holiday Card Contest Ends In Tie!

It’s a tie for the Nevada County Sheriff’s Department’s first-ever Children’s Holiday Card Contest. Public Information Officer Ashley Quadros says there was an overwhelmingly creative response. So it was decided to name two winners, both nine-year-old’s. That’s Noah Van Bemmel … Read more >

Time To Come Up With 2024 Fair Slogan!

The planning is already underway for next year’s Nevada County Fair. And that includes the slogan contest. CEO Andrew Trygg also says the deadline for entries has been extended another couple of weeks, or until December 15th… click to listen … Read more >

Pets For Gifts? Prepare For Responsibility

Pets have long been a popular gift idea for the Christmas season. But on KNCO’s On the Town, the Cat Facility Manager for Sammie’s Friends, Bri King, reminded people to prepare better for the responsibility. And the commitment may be … Read more >

Recycling Industry Struggles Continue

Global commodity prices largely explain the ongoing woes of recycling centers. The plummeting scrap value of materials like aluminum and glass has led to mass closures of redemption centers, including in Nevada County. Waste Management officials talked about efforts to … Read more >