Groundbreaking for Virginia City school
The Storey County School District hosted a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the start of construction on a new K-8 school. The Storey County School District hosted a groundbreaking ceremony celebrating the start of construction on a new K-8 school unifying Hugh Gallagher Elementary and Virginia City Middle School...
Reno fire officials urge heat safety as triple-digit temperatures loom
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - A dangerous heatwave is moving into northern Nevada, and emergency officials are warning residents to take extra precautions as temperatures are expected to reach the triple digits this weekend and into next week. The Reno Fire Department held a media briefing Friday to emphasize the importance...
Carson City Sheriff’s Office seeks suspect in burglary investigation
CARSON CITY, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — The Carson City Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Patrol Division is working to identify the suspect in a burglary that occurred at a business in June. Authorities ay the suspect allegedly burglarized a business in the area of College Parkway and...
Get Healthy Carson City: Stay safe around the pool
As temperatures rise and summer fun begins, pools become a popular place to cool off and relax. But it is important to remember that pool safety should always come first. Drowning is the leading cause of death in children ages 1 to 4. With a few simple steps, families can enjoy the water while keeping everyone safe.
Local veteran offers RV to support two veterans who lost home in Lemmon Valley...
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - There’s new developments on the June 30th Lemmon Valley house fire that displaced several people, including two veterans who are seeking support. “It burned my place down so I don’t have anything. I never had this done before. I always had something,” said LeRoy Sisneros, an Army Veteran.
Nevada Summer Weather Alert: Triple-Digit Heat Hits Reno, Sparks & I-580 Corridor Saturday—Stay Cool...
Nevada – Dangerous heat grips Northern Nevada as a major summer weather alert goes into effect Saturday, July 12, with triple-digit temperatures threatening the Reno-Sparks region and I-580 corridor. Residents and travelers should brace for highs near 100°F this weekend, escalating to 101°F by Monday. Take extra...
Authorities intensify search for missing person last seen on June 22
CHURCHILL COUNTY, Nev. — The Churchill County Sheriff's Office is actively searching for Billie Rodriguez, who was reported missing on July 7. Rodriguez was last seen on June 22, in Churchill County. Despite having a residence in Reno, Nevada, authorities have been unable to locate her there. The Sheriff's...
Man dies after being pulled from Truckee River in Reno
A man died after he jumped head first into the Truckee River near the Sutro Street Bridge late Thursday morning. Reno Fire says after the unidentified man hit a hard object in the water, became unconscious and then started to float down the river, around 11:15 a.m. He was eventually...
Pyramid Lake Tribe Hosts Powwow This Weekend
The 14th annual Sacred Visions Pow-Wow will be held this weekend at the Big. Bend Ranch in Wadsworth. Admission is free. The pow-wow will open Friday at 6 a.m. with a Sunrise Ceremony. The grand. entry is scheduled for 7 p.m., with additional grand entries on Saturday at noon and.
Woman facing DUI charges in late-night crash
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - A woman is in custody after a crash in Sun Valley that left several children injured. Around 12:30 a.m., the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of a head-on crash at West 7th Avenue and Sidehill Drive. When deputies arrived, they found two cars that they described as heavily...