Crash blocks lanes, causes heavy backup on eastbound I-80 near USA Parkway
STOREY COUNTY, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — A minor crash is blocking lanes on eastbound Interstate 80 near State Route 439, also known as USA Parkway, during the morning commute. As of a 6:03 a.m. check, Nevada 511 still listed the incident as affecting all lanes. The...
Cowgirls travel to Nevada to close road swing
LARAMIE, Wyo. — The Wyoming Cowgirls are packing their bags for Reno, Nevada, to wrap up a grueling four-match road swing with a pair of conference matchups against the Nevada Wolf Pack. Action gets underway on Thursday at 7 p.m. Mountain Time, followed by the series finale on Saturday...
For Nevada football’s Los Angeles contingency, a trip to the Rose Bowl is extra...
For Nevada linebacker EJ Smith, this week's game against UCLA won't be the first time playing in the Rose Bowl. No, Smith didn't play against the Bruins earlier in his college career. He did so while in elementary school. "I played in the Rose Bowl once when I was a...
Bird Flu in Wild Geese Confirmed in Reno/Sparks Area
Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) confirmed an outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), also known as bird flu, in numerous flocks of geese in the Reno and Sparks area. The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) has advised students to avoid any contact with sick or deceased birds on campus.
One detained after attempted hit-and-run, police say
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Reno Police told KOLO 8 News that one person was detained after a crash in the area of I-80 West and Keystone Ave. on Oct. 28, 2026. RPD said one occupant was attempting to flee following a crash. No major injuries were reported and no one...
Financial assistance is available for wildfire victims
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The City of Reno is urging people affected by the recent wildfires to apply for a $2 million disaster relief assistance program that ends Dec. 31. Gov. Joe Lombardo allocated the money to provide financial assistance to households affected by the fires. The program has helped 74 households in Washoe County, and 13 applications are under review. The city still has more than $1 million left to assist people affected by the fires.
Trucking company settles antisemitism complaint for $396,000
A Reno based trucking company has settled a charge alleging religious harassment for more than $396,000. An investigation by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission found reasonable cause to believe that a recently hired employee at ITS Logistics was harassed by coworkers and managers due to his Jewish identity. According to the EEOC, the employee […] The post Trucking company settles antisemitism complaint for $396,000 appeared first on CDLLife .
Reno man sentenced to 15 years for drug trafficking
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - A Reno man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after the Nevada DOJ says he was involved in a drug trafficking conspiracy. The DOJ says that, between December of 2022 and June of 2023, Max Vaneeten operated a drug trafficking conspiracy based in Fallon.
RPD makes arrest in connection with 6th Street murder
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The Reno Police Department has made an arrest in connection with a murder that took place on 6th and Sutro Street on Saturday. RPD says they located the suspect, 44-year-old Edgar Campos-Garcia, on Monday night. They say he was connected to the murder that took place in the area of 865 South Rock Blvd on Oct. 24.
Community surprises Sparks family with $7,500 donation in emotional act of kindness
SPARKS, Nev. — A Sparks family facing a devastating cancer diagnosis got an unexpected knock at the door — and a surprise meant to help them spend meaningful time together. Sara Howard, 45, was diagnosed with stage four colon cancer four years ago. After remission, two recurrences and...

















