DISH drops KOLO from its service
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - DISH has dropped KOLO 8 News Now from its service. DISH Network customers lost access to KOLO on Tuesday, March 10 after a renewal agreement was not reached. It comes after DISH refused to reach a new agreement to carry out station and has dropped is from their lineup, taking away your access to...
RPD issues 81 tickets during pedestrian safety operation
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The Reno Police Department issued 81 tickets during a February pedestrian safety enforcement operation. Eight officers conducted enforcement operations in downtown Reno or in areas of high pedestrian traffic. 26 warnings were also issued.
Sage Leaf restaurant opens second location in Reno
RENO, Nev. – An established Incline Village-area restaurant has expanded into Reno, bringing a familiar menu and a larger dining space to the city’s Midtown district. Shane and Lara Hammett, owners of Sage Leaf, recently held their grand opening at their second location in Reno after searching for the right expansion...
Open for Business: Pasta Fresca opens new location in downtown Reno
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Delicious, authentic Italian food from pasta to paninis and a wide variety of wine and beer, Pasta Fresca is now open in downtown Reno (490 S Center Street, Reno). KOLO 8’s Hana Altenburg spoke with co-owners Paolo Nicoletta and Uriel Vizcaino about what they hope to...
Storey County issues boil water notice
STOREY COUNTY, Nev. (KOLO) - Storey County is issuing a boil water notice after a loss of pressure in the distribution system. Residents are advised to boil water for three minutes before use. Residents can also use bottled water. The County says that around 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, a water...
Cold Springs parents plead not guilty in death of 5-year-old daughter
Andrea and Nicholas Loving were formally arraigned Wednesday in Washoe County District Court in connection with the death of their 5-year-old daughter, Izabella Loving. Appearing before Judge Egan Walker, both defendants pleaded not guilty to charges of first-degree murder and child abuse causing substantial bodily...
8-year-old boy falls from chairlift at Tahoe resort
(FOX40.COM) — An 8-year-old boy was airlifted from a Tahoe ski resort after falling from a chairlift. The young skier fell about 30 feet from the Grandview chairlift in Sierra-at-Tahoe, a resort in the Sierra Nevada. The incident happened Sunday at about 1:20 p.m., the Lake Valley Fire Protection District said Monday.
Bear caught on camera in Galena Forest
A bear was caught on camera on Tuesday in the Galena Forest area. BearWise says some bears start leaving their dens around this time of year, either permanently or just for a short while before going back to sleep. Officials recommend bear-resistant garbage containers, taking down bird feeders, and not...
Jury convicts California man in $500,000 elder fraud scam
UPDATE - MARCH 11, 2026:. A California man involved in a large fraud ring has been found guilty after scamming a woman out of half a million dollars. The Washoe County District Attorney's Office announced that a jury has convicted Amit Bhanwala-Singh of Exploitation of an Elderly Person and Attempt to Obtain Money...
Reno Replaces Las Vegas as Top Destination for California Homebuyers
Driven by record-breaking demand from Californians, Reno’s housing market is booming as Las Vegas takes a back seat.

















