Healthcare hiring surge brings hundreds of jobs to Reno career fair
People looking for work in healthcare will have a chance to meet face-to-face with recruiters as EmployNV hosts its 4th annual Healthcare Career Fair in Reno. Organizers say healthcare continues to lead the state in job growth, adding 6,600 jobs in 2025 alone. “Healthcare continues to be the fastest-growing industry...
Brother-sister duo are Nevada state ski racing champions
Updates with more photos The high school ski racing champions look a lot like last year. And they look a lot like each other. The same brother-sister duo repeated as state combined champions. Mason Ayer, a junior who races for McQueen, won the boys combined title, and his sister, Meila, a sophomore who races for...
Reno, Nevada Weather Alert Now: Calm Morning, Thunderstorm Risk Saturday Afternoon
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Nevada – A calm, cool start greets Reno this morning, but the air already hints at a rapid warmup. Skies are partly cloudy, and temperatures are climbing through the 50s after an early low near 37. Sunshine...
City of Reno adds AI to handle non-emergency calls at regional dispatch center
The city of Reno is bringing artificial intelligence into its regional dispatch system to handle non-emergency calls; a move officials say is designed to improve efficiency while keeping 911 calls answered by human operators. The regional dispatch center is using AI technology to assist with non-emergency calls as a...
Two Reno locations to be considered for National Register of Historic Places
The East Fourth Street Historic District and the Aitken House on Mill Street are being considered for the National Register of Historic Places. Reno City Council approved the nominations at its meeting on Wednesday. "We're really excited to have places in Reno recognized," said Megan Berner, Arts & Culture Manager,...
Check out the full service hair and nail salon at the Spa at Silver...
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - KOLO 8 and the Spa at Silver Legacy have partnered together to showcase the services and amenities offered to guests, both tourists and locals. In the sixth and final episode, KOLO 8 Morning Break host, Katey Roshetko, stopped by the hair and nail salon and experienced their signature pedicure...
3 detained after confrontation over Carson City parking spot
CARSON CITY, Nev. (KOLO) - Three suspects were detained at gun point in Carson City after an alleged confrontation over a parking spot. The Carson City Sheriff’s Office says deputies responded to the area of Long Street around noon Wednesday. They say a man fired a gun at a...
No active threat after Reno shooting, nearby schools return to normal operations
RENO, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — Reno Police are actively investigating a shooting that happened Thursday morning near East 4th and East 6th streets. As of 9:15 a.m., the scene had expanded to the area of Silverado Boulevard and Cannan Street, with officers saturating the neighborhood while searching for a suspect.
New Rancho Cantina Reno restaurant to serve ‘vaquero’ food, cocktails
A new restaurant inspired by “vaquero” or cow herder cuisine is gearing up to open this spring in one of Reno’s oldest neighborhoods. Kevin Christiansen is bringing his family’s cantina concept from California to Northern Nevada, with plans to open the new Rancho Cantina Reno restaurant at 700 Riverside Drive. “My...
Carnitas chain opening 1st location outside California in Reno
Craving carnitas by the poundful? A California franchise that can dish out up to 50 pounds of carnitas in one order is heading to Reno. Carnitas El Rincon is set to open its first location in the Biggest Little City. You heard that right. Up to 50 pounds of carnitas. We believe that would be best described as “es...
