Man sentenced to 3 years for stealing from elderly Sierra County woman
SIERRA COUNTY, California (KOLO) - A Sierra County man has been sentenced to three years in prison for stealing from an elderly woman in his care. 48-year-old Jason Castle was sentenced on June 26 for felony theft from an elder by a caregiver and identity theft. The Sierra County Sheriff’s Office says the case...
Investigators determine cause of Barron Fire as containment reaches 90%
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Update at 1:32 p.m.: TMFPD says the Barron Fire is now 90% contained. Original Article: Investigators with the Reno Fire Department say the Barron Fire was human caused. They say the 290 acre blaze was sparked by a resident operating a piece of machinery that threw...
Reno, Washoe law enforcement outline how to report fireworks violations
Fire and police across the region urged Reno residents to attend professional fireworks displays in Reno, Sparks and Lake Tahoe for the Fourth of July , and warned against setting off any personal fireworks over the weekend. Reno Fire Chief David Cochran said fireworks pose a serious fire threat, and with the...
AMADOUR set to teach yarn art work shop for kids during Artown
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Local multidisciplinary artist, AMADOUR, is leading a free children’s art workshop at the Nevada Museum of Art Sunday, July 13 from 12-3 p.m. as part of Artown 2025. They stopped by Morning Break to talk about the importance of art in our community, uplifting local...
Minimize your risk of DUI this 4th of July
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Reno Police Department (RPD) Chief Kathryn Nance says that DUI infractions tend to rise during the summer holidays. “Never drink and drive, even if you think you’re not impaired, take the necessary precautions, either get an uber or have a designated driver that is not consuming alcohol or other...
Carson City HHS responds to questions about ticks
Carson City Health and Human Services has received numerous inquiries regarding ticks. In Nevada, ticks can transmit serious diseases such as Lyme disease, relapsing fever, Rocky Mountain spotted fever and Colorado tick fever. These illnesses can be dangerous and can remain unnoticed for years. Residents who think...
AAA predicts record-breaking Fourth of July traffic in Nevada
(The Center Square) — The Fourth of July brings more than fireworks and family gatherings. This year will also bring record-breaking traffic to the Silver State, warns an AAA expert. Holiday travel through Las Vegas, Reno and across Nevada looks to bring longer lines to airports and gridlock to...
Fireworks wind forecast and the science behind the different colors
It will be cooler on the 4th of July with highs in the mid 80’s and mostly sunny skies. While wind speeds will be a little bit lighter, we’ll still want to stay fire aware. Thankfully, wind speeds will be much lighter after dark for fireworks. Winds will be lighter up at Tahoe as well. More than likely we’ll be able...
Free yard signs encourage people to ‘Take it Slow’ in Tahoe
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – Summer in Tahoe means warmer weather and days at the beach, but it also means more people around the Lake. To encourage people in the Basin to go slow and be safe, Take Care Tahoe has reprinted the popular “Take it Slow, Tahoe” yard signs.
Park Party: A guide to bike parks in and around the Tahoe basin
There are hundreds of miles of mountain bike trails in and around the Tahoe basin. Riders of all fitness levels and experience can find almost anything they are looking for on those trails, from a flowy, casual ride, awesome views and technical descent. But for those who are looking to...