NDOT temporarily closing ramps and reducing lanes in Sparks
SPARKS, Nev. (KOLO) - The Nevada Department of Transportation will be temporarily closing ramps and reducing lanes on I-80 in Sparks. Closures will take place between Rock Blvd and Pyramid Way on Saturday and Sunday between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. for road work survey. Saturday, March 14 - 6...
More than $1.3 million awarded to accelerate French Meadows ecological restoration
More than $1.3 million was awarded to accelerate the French Meadows ecological restoration, according to the County of Placer.
Visit Reno Tahoe Welcomes Special Olympics North America Unified Bowling Tournament to Iconic National...
RENO, Nev. – Visit Reno Tahoe is proud to welcome the Special Olympics North America Unified Bowling Tournament to the National Bowling Stadium (NBS), bringing athletes, Unified partners, and supporters from across the country and beyond to Northern Nevada for a celebration of competition, inclusion, and community....
Mountain Music Parlor offering free music lessons as part of national Keep Music Alive...
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The Keep Music Alive organization is a national initiative that promotes the value of music education and therapy, with activities extending into Nevada. Specifically, Mountain Music Parlor (735 S Center Street, Reno) is taking part in Teach Music Week to offer free music lessons to all ages.
Unseasonably High Temperatures Hit Sierra and Reno This Week
Unseasonal Warmth Expected to Impact Sierra and Reno Regions. As temperatures climb, both Sierra communities and the Reno area are preparing for an unusual warming trend this week. Predictions indicate that the Sierra regions will experience temperatures reaching the 60s by the end of the week, while Reno’s valley...
CAMPO saves nearly a million in grant funding for future decision
Two Carson City road projects got a boost in federal funding Wednesday from the Carson Area Metropolitan Planning Organization. CAMPO members voted unanimously to award $325,000 in Surface Transportation Block Grant funding to the Curry Complete Streets Project and approximately $901,000 to the District 3-Fairvew...
Vegas Students Hit With 12 Percent Tuition Shock After Regents Showdown
Nevada’s public college students just got a preview of their future bills, and the totals are heading north. Under a new multi-year plan from the state higher education system, tuition and mandatory fees will rise over three academic years, with four-year universities seeing steeper increases than community colleges....
Sláinte! Raise a Glass at Nevada’s Coziest Irish Pub
There’s something about a traditional Irish pub that makes me feel all warm and cozy inside. Perhaps it’s indulging in a pint of Guinness or Smithwick’s or the ambiance that can make me feel so incredibly welcome. Add some live Irish music, and I may never leave the place! The times I’ve traveled to Ireland […]
New Mount Rose-to-Reno marathon features 4,462-foot elevation drop
After five years without a marathon race in the Reno area, local runners will have another shot at to cross the finish line this spring with the inaugural Revel Reno Tahoe Marathon in May. The Revel Reno Tahoe Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K are set for May 17, and will begin at the summit of the Mt. Rose Highway...
Zero Fatalities, Lyft team up to promote road safety during St. Patrick’s Day celebrations
LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — With St. Patrick’s Day coming up, a road safety organization is making sure everyone stays safe on Nevada roads. The Nevada Zero Coalition will be offering discounted Lyft rides to users across the Las Vegas and Reno areas throughout the festive weekend. Riders can...
