6 Defendants in Reno High School Vandalism Case Appear in Court
(Reno, NV) — Six of the defendants charged on suspicion of vandalizing Reno High School earlier this year are facing a judge. The defendants, accused of damaging the high school in May, had a status hearing in Washoe District Court on Monday. One of the defendants was placed in handcuffs during the hearing, after...
Warm weather gives way to thunderstorms in Reno area as tropical storm develops
RENO, Nev. — The National Weather Service in Reno has forecasted a shift in weather patterns, with warm, sunny, and dry conditions today giving way to cooler temperatures and increased chances of showers and thunderstorms starting Thursday and continuing through Saturday. Wednesday is expected to be the warmest day...
Nevada advocates urge Congress to protect cancer research and expand screening access
More than 700 advocates from across the country joined the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network’s annual Leadership Summit and Lobby Day this year. Several Nevadans made the trip, including volunteers from Reno and Las Vegas. For Reno attorney Sean McCoy, the advocacy is personal. His mother died of...
Dickson Realty announces sale of equestrian estate in Washoe Valley
Dickson Realty announces the sale of a landmark equestrian estate at 4045 Old U.S. Highway 395 in Washoe Valley, which closed on June 25, for $7.75 million. Known locally as “Steen Ranch,” the approximately 17,681-square-foot, eight bedroom, eight bathroom residence sits on 25.2 acres. Equestrian and estate amenities...
Crash involving motorcycle prompts road closures in Spanish Springs
A crash involving a vehicle and a motorcycle has led to road closures in Spanish Springs on Wednesday morning, according to the Washoe County Sheriff's Office. Calle de la Plata is closed at Eagle Canyon and Fuggles Drive in Spanish Springs for an active investigation. Patrol deputies are at the...
Bonanza Kennel Club hosts dog show at Fuji Park in Carson City
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Bonanza Kennel Club of Carson City is hosting its two-day dog show Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 27-28. Lexine Thompson with her 5-month-olf Tibetan Spaniel, Hazel and Linda Groesbeck with her 4-year-old Mudi, Poppy, stopped by Morning Break to talk about the special breeds being highlighted next weekend...
Volunteers & Wells Fargo repair home of elderly couple
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - A Sun Valley couple in their 80s caring for their disabled adult daughter received a major boost Wednesday thanks to the efforts of volunteers and a national grant program. Rebuilding Together Northern Nevada partnered with Wells Fargo to repair the family’s aging home, which had become...
PBS Reno grant supports free STEM workshops in Humboldt and Elko schools
PBS Reno has received a $15,000 grant from the NV Energy Foundation to continue its Curiosity Classroom program, which offers free hands-on STEM workshops to students across northern Nevada, including classrooms in Humboldt and Elko counties. The program reaches more than 125,000 students each school year. In...
Virginia City Highlands man arrested for drug trafficking and firearm possession
VIRGINIA CITY HIGHLANDS, Nev. —One man was arrested in the Virginia City Highlands on Tuesday after officers found a significant amount of drugs in his residence. On September 16, detectives from the Storey County Sheriff's Office executed a search warrant at a residence in the Virginia City Highlands, uncovering a...
Washoe County DA announces conviction, sentencing for two men accused in drug crimes
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - One man has been sentenced to 10-25 years in prison for drug crimes, while another has been convicted of similar drug offenses. Kengji Battle pled guilty to trafficking a controlled substance. He was arrested during a traffic stop by the Reno Police Department in September of last year after...

















