Plans for new detox center in Reno stall as contractors say they weren’t paid
In February of 2025 Bristlecone broke ground on a new treatment facility on South Wells Avenue. Bristlecone's executive director Peter Ott said the project would save lives as the addiction crisis continued to grow. 18 months later we've now confirmed construction has stalled with no indication of when the project...
Nevada Air Guard C-130 departs Reno to support western wildfire fight
RENO, Nev. — As wildfires continue to strain resources across the West, the Nevada Air National Guard’s 152nd Airlift Wing is activating a C-130 Hercules equipped with the Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System to support firefighting operations. A C-130 aircraft deployed from the Nevada Air National Guard Base...
Three-vehicle crash blocks I-80 eastbound west of Vista Blvd.
The Nevada Highway Patrol is investigating a serious crash on I-80 eastbound west of Vista Blvd. All lanes are blocked and Eastbound I-80 is shut down from Sparks Blvd. Authorities say the crash involves three vehicles including a motorcycle. The motorcyclist has been transported by ground ambulance to a local hospital
Grand Sierra Resort guest wins $1.1 million progressive jackpot
A Grand Sierra Resort guest is more than $1 million richer after hitting a progressive jackpot this past weekend. The casino says the Salinas resident, James J. Jr., won the $1.1 million Triple Diamond progressive jackpot while playing Three Card Poker. GSR says James hit the jackpot with a straight (10-9-8), earning a
Consumers lose $2,000 on average to scam calls
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) -These days your phone lets you know what’s on the other side. A real person or a recording. Either way you’ll be asked question upon question upon question. At some point those questions will get into personal information. That’s a big red flag. “So...
Wingfield Springs family captures video of bobcat family in their backyard
A Wingfield Springs family sent 2 News Nevada a video of a family of bobcats in their backyard on Monday. The video, sent in by the Bakker family, shows several bobcat babies and their mom and dad. Recent wildfires have been pushing animals out of their natural habitats and toward...
Sparks police address traffic complaints on Vista/Sparks freeway on ramps
SPARKS, Nev. (KOLO) - The Sparks Police Department says it has received multiple complaints about traffic issues regarding the Vista and Sparks Blvd freeway on ramps. They say complaints include cars running red lights, blocking intersections, committing turning violations and committing reckless driving offenses. Traf
76-year-old TikTok content creator explains her rise to online stardom, amassing over 4 million...
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) -A Reno resident known online as ‘Grama Sandy’ has surpassed 4 million followers on TikTok by creating content that makes people laugh, cringe or learn. From videos of her putting mentos into a 2-liter of Coke to delightful acts of smearing desserts on her face, the social media star generated a rapid
Northern Nevada Bluegrass Association hosts 4Oth Annual Bowers Bluegrass Festival
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) -The 40th Annual Bowers Bluegrass Festival will take place this upcoming weekend from August 22 - 23, 2026, at Bowers Mansion Regional Park. Festival organizers, Jeff Falke and Neil Linden join Morning Break with a mini jam session, giving us a preview of the fun.
Kolo Cooks: Sage Leaf Reno
This week’s KOLO Cooks is sponsored by Sage Leaf Reno. Chef and owner, Shane Hammett, shows us how to make the restaurant’s Marinated and Grilled Chicken Thigh Bowl.
