City of Reno announces Junior Ranger Program schedule for 2026
The City of Reno announced its 2026 dates for its Junior Ranger Program, designed to give a fun educational opportunity for all ages. This year, the program will have two activities per month at six different Reno parks from January through December. According to organizers, each activity will offer the...
Treatment options for substance use disorder as substances become more potent and dangerous
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - January is National Substance Use Disorder Treatment Awareness Month. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, nearly 48.4 million Americans experienced a substance use disorder in the past year, and only about 1 in 5 received treatment and it can quietly take...
Organizers release ticket info for Burning Man
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Event organizers have released ticket information for the annual Burning Man event. The event theme for 2026 will be Axis Mundi, to build art, camps, and mutant vehicles. “Burning Man in Black Rock City is the most unique event on the planet, bringing art, creativity, and...
Monster Jam arena championship series west roars into Reno
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Nothing compares to the one and only Monster Jam® to become a fan for life with an ultimate day of family fun, roaring into Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center from January 9–11, 2026. Get ready to cheer, scream, and be amazed as massive Monster Jam...
Impacts arise while roadway projects continue along Mill St. and Kietzke Ln.
Crews are continuing to construct a new sidewalk on Mill Street west of I-580 prompting bus schedule impacts and speed reductions. RTC states that the RIDE bus service may be temporarily impacted during the project's implementation. Any detours or changes to the bus schedule will be displayed at the affected bus stop.
LHS Drumline headed to UNR game Saturday
Big, big news for the Lassen High School Drumline. According to a statement from music instructor Ben Wade, “This Saturday, the Lassen High School Drumline has been invited to perform with the University of Nevada, Reno marching band and perform the national anthem.”. Last year, director Benjamin “Coach” Wade...
City of Sparks seeking artists for America 250
The City of Sparks is accepting portfolios and design concepts for America 250 from professional artists.
City of Reno to host event helping seniors this month
The City of Reno is hosting its annual Senior Resource Fair this month. The event is taking place at the Neil Road Recreation Center from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, January 22. City officials say the event is free and is open to the public. The fair will...
Meet Reno’s new city artist for 2026, Joanna Drakos
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The City of Reno has named Joanna Drakos as Reno City Artist for 2026. Drakos stopped by Morning Break to talk about her passion for art and how different type of art has been a part of her multi-facetted career. She returned to her original love of painting during the Covid pandemic and hasn’t...
Sparks Firefighters extricate person from overturned vehicle
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - On Friday, Jan. 9, Sparks Firefighters were dispatched to a vehicle extrication in the area of Freeport and Industrial, according to an agency Facebook post. Upon arrival, crews found a person trapped inside an overturned vehicle. Sparks Firefighters quickly extricated the person who was...

















