Felon wanted for fentanyl trafficking arrested in Sparks multi-agency operation
Multi-agency operation leads to arrest of fentanyl trafficking suspect in Sparks. A wanted felon was taken into custody Tuesday evening following a multi-agency operation at a residence in Sparks, according to the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office. Detectives with the Sheriff’s Office Human Exploitation and Recovery...
Read Reno principal’s victim impact statement in vandalism sentencing
Reno High Principal Michael Nakashima sat in the front row of Judge Barry Breslow's courtroom for more than five hours on Monday. The usually outgoing principal kept a low profile as he watched the fate of seven former students who pleaded guilty to vandalizing the school on May 22, 2025. He read a letter before they...
Juvenile critically injured after hit and run
SPARKS, Nev. (KOLO) -A juvenile has been critically injured after being hit in a hit and run. The crash happened at around 2:41 p.m. in the intersection of Rock Blvd and I Street. The Sparks Police Department says a juvenile was on an electric scooter when they were hit by...
Threat at McQueen High School determined to be unfounded
McQueen High School resumes normal operations as the school police determined the threat to be unfounded. According to the Washoe County School District, school police responded to the threat but determined it was unfounded on Tuesday. Eventually, the school later resumed normal operations, but police are continuing...
Reno firefighters extinguish home fire in Midtown
Reno firefighters responded to a home fire in Midtown on Tuesday evening. It happened on Holcomb Avenue just after 6:20 p.m., according to a spokesperson for the Reno Fire Department. A passerby saw the flames and called to report the blaze. 35 personnel responded to the fire, which was put...
Two arrested after standoff at home on Greenbrae Drive Tuesday night
A wanted felon and one other person were arrested on Tuesday night after a standoff involving multiple law enforcement agencies. At around 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, detectives with the Washoe County Sheriff's Office Human Exploitation and Recovery Operations Team determined that 42-year-old Jose Menendez-Murray was...
Moviegoers can fill any container with popcorn for $5 at Cinemark locations this weekend
If you’ve ever looked at a random container and thought, “Yeah I could put popcorn in that,” this weekend is for you. Cinemark is celebrating National Popcorn Day with a fun (and delicious) twist. On January 18 and 19, moviegoers can Bring Your Own Bucket to participating theaters and get it filled with regular...
Brain Matters: Making MRIs affordable in Northern Nevada
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Dr. Randall Gates from Gates Brain Health stopped by Morning Break to share a special announcement from Advanced Imaging Reno (AIR). Single area MRI’s, with a patient providing an order from their doctor, are $399 for the next 30 days. He shared his mission to...
Sparks council OKs first sewer fee hike since 2018 for system reliability
The Sparks City Council has unanimously approved an ordinance that raises sewer user fees, marking the first increase since 2018. Under the plan, sewer rates will go up by 6% in 2026. After that, residents will see more gradual increases of 5% each year from 2027 through 2030, followed by a final 4% increase in 2031.
10 Reno Heirlooms That Prove Nevada Has A Design Legacy Worth Knowing
Reno’s design story often gets overshadowed by flashier narratives from nearby regions. Yet this Nevadan city quietly holds onto pieces that reflect craftsmanship, intention, and a strong sense of place. Heirloom finds here feel grounded rather than ornamental, shaped by practicality and long-term use. Many of these...

















