GALLERY: Community celebrates opening of Debbie Smith CTE Academy with ribbon cutting
The Washoe County School District (WCSD) celebrated the grand opening of the Debbie Smith Career and Technical Education (CTE) Academy with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday morning. The event marked the official launch of the state-of-the-art educational facility, which is set to welcome 700 students when classes...
Bail set at $2 million for Andrea Loving
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Bail for Andrea Loving was set at $2 million cash only by a Reno Justice Court judge Tuesday. Loving is charged with child abuse causing great bodily harm in the death of her 5-year-old daughter, Izabella. The judge also denied a motion to allow Loving to wear civilian clothing instead of inmate...
Goats assigned to Nevada wildfire prevention work
Hundreds of goats will mow down dead vegetation across hilly terrain in Reno over the next month in an effort to reduce wildfires in an area prone to burning. Buildup of dead vegetation in Evens Creek, a wetland area bordered by homes, has created a wildfire hazard the Reno Fire Department hopes to mitigate by...
START OF HAN & CAR MEETS
RENO, NV (Aug. 3) — August means the start of the 10-day festival celebrating classic cars known as Hot August Nights. While it’s not the only thing HAN is pretty much the main attraction. • Friday began with a Show ‘N’ Shine at Summit Racing Products in Sparks....
IVGID outlines next steps for fireworks barge investigation
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – The investigation into the exact details and impact of the Incline Village fireworks barge is still underway, but water quality is now deemed safe around the beaches where the incident occurred. Diamond Peak General Manager Mike Bandelin offered an outline of what has taken place...
Morning Break has everything you need to know about Hot August Nights
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - KOLO 8 Morning Break was live at the Atlantis Casino Resort Tuesday, August 5 for a full hour of dedicated everything you need to know about the Hot August Nights. Shout out to the on-air and behind-the-scenes team members Katey Roshetko (host/producer), Rebecca Kitchen (host), Lindsey...
Minden-Tahoe Airport Discovery Day: Wings and Wheels
This will be a quiet weather week for the most part. It is starting below-average temperature-wise, but more heat is coming late this week into the weekend. Expect a daily afternoon breeze. No showers or storms are expected through this week. Be careful with fire-related activities. -Jeff. A suspect was...
Hot August Nights now underway with main venue party, nightly entertainment
A week of classic cars and vintage rock has been underway. Today, as it celebrates its homecoming, Hot August Nights goes "back to cool" with a kickoff party, with a bit of the old and new at its new central venue on the University of Nevada campus. Thousands of cars...
Bike thefts surge in Incline Village, residents urged to take precautions
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. — The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about an increase in bike and E-Bike thefts in the Incline Village area. Since June 20, there have been four reported theft cases, including two incidents where E-Bikes were securely locked but had their locks cut at the scene.
FKP Kava Club hosts third annual backpack drive for Reno-area children
The FKP Kava Club of Reno will host its 3rd Annual Community-Wide Backpack Drive on Saturday. The drive will take place at Dick Taylor Park, located at 1140 Beech St. The event runs from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with registration beginning at 10:00 a.m. on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.