Reno sets a new record for its first freeze
Reno set a new record when it comes to the latest first freeze. The previous record was set back on Nov. 16, 2016. This year the city recorded its first freeze on Nov. 19. This coincides with a national trend according to a report from the policy neutral nonprofit Climate Central.
Northern Nevada Residents Encouraged to Join Great American Smokeout on November 20 to Quit...
On November 20, 2025, Northern Nevada Public Health (NNPH) is encouraging residents of Reno, Sparks, and Washoe County to participate in the Great American Smokeout. The event asks people to quit tobacco and nicotine for at least one day. Its goal is to raise awareness about the health risks of smoking, vaping, and...
Carson City officers seek help identifying vehicle theft suspect
CARSON CITY, Nev. (KOLO) - The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division is asking for help identifying a person who stole a vehicle on Tuesday, Oct. 28, around 4 a.m. near the 1700 block of Rand Court, according to an agency news release. They are also looking for the...
Planning Commission advances Lakeridge Golf Course rezoning proposal, residents hold rally
RENO, Nev. — The proposed rezoning and development at the Lakeridge Golf Course site is moving forward after the Reno Planning Commission voted Thursday night to advance the rezoning map and Master Plan amendments with a condition of approval to address traffic concerns. The major redevelopment proposal would...
Woman killed in Las Vegas shooting on Sunday was a Reno native
A woman killed in a shooting in Las Vegas on Sunday was a Reno native. Her family contacted us, identifying her as Macy Stephens. They say she moved to Las Vegas in May. Police say Stephens was shot while driving and crashed along Dean Martin Drive early Sunday morning. The...
Man dies days after two cars overturn in US-50 crash
A man has died after two cars overturned in an early morning crash on US-50 near Lyon County mile marker 25, a stretch of highway between Silver Springs and Stagecoach. The Nevada Highway Patrol said the crash happened around 3 a.m. on November 1. According to the preliminary investigation, a...
Sparks intersection back open after garbage truck fire
SPARKS, Nev. (KOLO) - Sparks Boulevard at Henry Orr Parkway reopened at 7:20 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 20, after being closed due to a garbage truck fire, according to a City of Sparks news release. The fire began about 3 p.m. in Sparks. “The contents (of the truck) were offloaded...
Pedestrian hospitalized in critical condition after crash in Sparks Costco parking lot
A pedestrian has been hospitalized in critical condition after being hit by a car in the parking lot of the Costco in Sparks. Police say it happened just before 12:15 p.m. on Wednesday in the Galleria Parkway lot. Police say the driver remained on scene and is cooperating with the...
Police arrest suspect in road rage near Double R Blvd and South Meadows
A local man was taken into custody Tuesday morning following a road-rage confrontation that culminated in a shooting near the intersection of Double R Boulevard and South Meadows Parkway. The Reno Police Department (RPD) responded to the incident around 6:00 A.M. on November 19. According to police, the altercation...
Truckee River water levels rise above normal after recent rain
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The National Weather Service says the Northern Nevada water supply is trending in the right direction after the recent rainfall. Hydrologists from the National Weather Service monitor the Truckee River’s water levels and activity year-around. Tim Bardsley, a Senior Senior Service Hydrologist, says...
