Reno and Sierra communities to enjoy sunny skies with slight chill in morning temps
The weekend ahead is looking absolutely gorgeous, but it will be chilly! The chill won't last too long, a warming trend started on Friday and will continue for a stretch, thanks to high pressure once again setting up shop over the Pacific Northwest. Temperatures across the area Saturday will still...
Time to update the medicine cabinet
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Open a medicine cabinet find a combination of over the counter, non-controlled prescription medications and sometimes controlled medication. The expiration dates will vary. For over the counter and non-controlled prescriptions their potency lasts a year. For controlled substances its six months...
Oakland friends and family pray for missing Reno woman’s return
OAKLAND, Calif. - Family and friends on Thursday held a vigil for Shellie Vickers, an Oakland native who lives in Reno. She Mixed Gelatin With This - Now She Can’t Stop Lose WeightHollywood Daily |. A tight-knit group of friends in Oakland joined family members to pray for her...
Outback Steakhouse employee’s act of kindness leaves Sparks family in awe
SPARKS, Nev. (KOLO) - Compassion is what a Sparks family received from an Outback Steakhouse employee when the father placed an order over the phone for their sick dogs’ last meals on Tuesday, Jan. 6. “In an effort to honor them, I ordered their final meal from your restaurant...
Maduro’s capture marks emotional moment for Venezuela-born Reno resident
Freddy Mijares, a former Venezuelan journalist and now a U.S. citizen living in Reno, left Venezuela more than two decades ago after experiencing censorship, threats, and physical violence during the presidency of Hugo Chávez. For him, the news brought back memories of a profession and a country he says became...
Nevada Weather Alert Today: 22°F Cold Snap Brings Hard Freeze to Reno This Morning
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Nevada – Bitter cold grips the Truckee Meadows this morning as frost coats parked cars and the air stings exposed skin. Breath turns white instantly, and shaded pavement feels locked in ice. Winter is fully...
Sparks man gets 2-5 years in prison in child exploitation case
A man charged with owning child sexual abuse material will spend up to five years in prison. The Washoe County Sheriff's Office says police arrested 28-year-old Orion Scott Pickens back in October 2024 -- after he uploaded the material to social media from his home in Sparks. Pickens is currently...
Reno High vandalism suspect arrested again
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - One of the defendants who pled guilty to vandalism at Reno High School last year is back in custody after allegedly testing positive for cocaine. Wylder May was booked Tuesday for violating the conditions of his release, which included passing drug tests and attending mandatory meetings.
The Scenic Waterfall In Nevada That’s So Beautiful, It Feels Like A Dream
Nevada hides a secret that defies its desert reputation—a place where water dances down rocky cliffs in a mesmerizing display that feels imported from some lush, faraway land. Kings Canyon Waterfalls near Carson City stands as nature’s rebellion against Nevada’s arid stereotype, offering visitors a magical escape...
City of Reno announces Junior Ranger Program schedule for 2026
The City of Reno announced its 2026 dates for its Junior Ranger Program, designed to give a fun educational opportunity for all ages. This year, the program will have two activities per month at six different Reno parks from January through December. According to organizers, each activity will offer the...

















