Man facing arson charges in connection with fire in north Reno
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - A man is facing third degree arson charges after the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office says he is connected to a brush fire in north Reno. The WCSO says that over the weekend, deputies saw a vehicle enter the roadway from a vacant dirt lot off the roundabout at Dandini Blvd and Spectrum without its hea
Washoe County rescues 80 cats from Reno apartment
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Washoe County Regional Animal Services says they rescued 80 cats from what they say was a hoarding situation in a Reno apartment. They say the cats were found in a two-bedroom apartment living in hazardous and unsanitary conditions after the resident had been evicted. All of...
Washoe County downsizing Community Resource Center
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Washoe County says it will be downsizing its Wildfire Community Resource Center due to a decline in demand. The county says the center, located inside the North Valleys Community Center, will downsize starting at 6:00 p.m. Monday. A member of the Red Cross will stay on...
Burning Man’s city tops 43K Monday, with thousands more pouring in
BLACK ROCK CITY, Nev. — More than 43,000 people have arrived in Northern Nevada to celebrate Burning Man 2026 , with thousands more pouring in. The event is capped at 80,000 people, including participants, staff and volunteers, and tickets are still available . Burning Man CEO Marian Goodell said last-minute ticket sal
Strong cold front increases fire danger to critical levels
Here comes fall with temperatures dropping fifteen degrees from Monday later this week. A strong cold front will roll through the region on Tuesday, which will also increase fire danger to critical levels. Wind gusts will reach 40 mph and wind prone areas could see wind gusts closer to 50 mph. It will already be windy
Pershing sheriff urges Burning Man attendees to stay vigilant as homicide probe continues
The Pershing County Sheriff’s Office is providing an update on its investigation into the 2025 Burning Man homicide as this year’s festival approaches. Authorities said they continue to investigate the death of Vadim Kruglov and have remained in contact with his family, who have provided additional information related
Private gas plants to power data centers would skirt state’s renewable energy law
A major data center developer is looking to build two private gas power plants less than 30 miles from Reno as data center growth outpaces NV Energy’s ability to supply electricity for a surge of new developments. Denver-based Fleet Data Centers, a subsidiary of Tract Capital Management, is asking the Public Utility Co
One hospitalized, two displaced after Damonte Ranch house fire
One person was taken to the hospital and two family members were displaced after a fire broke out at a Damonte Ranch home late Monday night. Reno Fire Department crews were called to the fire at 2223 Big Trail Circle at around 10:09 p.m. The first engine arrived five minutes later.
Semi-truck goes up in flames near truck stop overnight
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - A semi-truck exploded in flames just after 12:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Sep. 1, according to North Lyon Fire. When firefighters arrived, officials say they found the tractor portion of the truck fully involved in fire. Crews were able to contain damage to the truck and trailer.
Reno Greek Festival returning in September
The Reno Greek Festival is returning next month with favorite foods, desserts, music, church tours and a celebration of Greek culture. Laird Valory, food director for the Reno Greek Festival, sat down with ARC Reno Monday morning to share a taste of what visitors can expect. He talked about the preparation behind the f
