Reno Police stress traffic safety amid two crashes between people and cars this week
The Reno Police Department is reminding all road users to use roads and sidewalks safety. This comes amid multiple crashes involving people hit by cars.
Hug High School returns to normal operations after threat investigation
Procter R. Hug High School was briefly placed on a secured campus Tuesday morning while police investigated a possible threat, according to the Washoe County School District (WCSD). The school was placed on a secured campus went into effect at 11:05 a.m. on Aug. 18. The lockdown was lifted at...
Nevada averages two tornadoes a year; Reno-Sparks hasn’t had one confirmed since 2002
WASHOE COUNTY, Nev. — Nevada may not be the first place people think of when it comes to tornadoes, but the state has a documented history of twisters — even if they remain rare. One of the more memorable examples happened in 2015, when a tornado touched down...
Carson Gonzales pleads not guilty in Reno stabbing death of his mother
RENO, Nev. — Carson Gonzales pleaded not guilty in court Tuesday morning in a case involving the death of his mother and the stabbing of her friend in northwest Reno. Gonzales is accused of stabbing his mother, 52-year-old Carla Gonzales, to death and severely injuring her friend. Carla Gonzales...
Reno traffic stop leads to arrest and major drug, gun seizure
A traffic stop in Reno led to the arrest of a 42-year-old man and the seizure of large quantities of illicit drugs and three illegally possessed guns. According to the Washoe County Sheriff's Office in an online post, the arrest of Joshua Robles came during an ongoing investigation into the sale and distribution of ill
US News high school rankings place one Nevada school in top 5 nationally
Though Nevada may not always be known for its quality of education, U.S. News & World Report recently noted one Silver State school as among the best high schools in the country in its 2026-2027 Best High School Rankings . The American media company uses data from the Nevada Department of Education, the United States D
Red Rock couple had just moved into their “forever home,” then the Bug Fire...
Along a winding walkway among rolling desert hills, a pale yellow house once stood. Now, the dirt has scorched, blackened patches from the sagebrush that went up in flames, and the home where longtime Reno resident Michele Lucero lived with her husband was reduced to rubble. As Lucero described the scene, the wind kick
RPD looking for suspect in violent battery in downtown Reno
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The Reno Police Department is looking for a suspect in connection with a violent aggravated battery that occurred in downtown Reno. They say the incident occurred at around 11:45 p.m. on the evening of May 28 near the intersection of West Street and First Street. They...
FUND RAISER PLUS CAR MEETS
RENO, NV (AUG. 16) — Been a busy weekend. Saturday started with a fundraiser and finished with one car meet. Sunday was full with three meets so it kept everyone busy. •• Reno Harley Davidson was a busy place in the early Saturday afternoon. The dealership was the site for the Downrider Fundraiser put on by the Confede
WCSD schools welcome students back with counselors and district resources after Bug Fire
Thousands of students returned to class Monday after the Bug Fire delayed the start of the school year, keeping nine schools closed for the first week of classes amid evacuation orders, road closures and safety concerns. Instead of starting classes last week, many families spent their days tracking evacuation maps,...

















