Electric bike explodes, damages Reno house and destroys garage
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - An electric bike caught fire, exploded, and damaged a Riata Circle house on Wednesday, Feb. 11, according to Fire Communications Manager Adam Mayberry with Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District. The 2:37 p.m. incident in Reno displaced five people and an animal, Mayberry said. In 11 minutes,...
Owner rounds up pet zebra after a brief escape in south Reno
A pet zebra named Ziggy briefly escaped from its enclosure in south Reno on Sunday before being recaptured by its owner. Washoe County Regional Animal Services received calls about the zebra and responded to the area of Huffaker Lane, where it was seen, but was unable to find it before the owner rounded it up.
7 Secondhand Stores In Nevada Where Thrifty Locals Never Leave Empty-Handed
Looking for amazing thrift stores in Nevada where you can find hidden treasures?. These 7 secondhand shops offer incredible bargains and unique finds that keep locals coming back!. 1. Goodwill Sacramento Valley & Northern Nevada (Reno) Have you ever walked into a store and felt like you were on a...
Arvin High drone team heads to Nevada competition
Arvin High School's five-member drone team prepares for aerial competition in Reno, Nevada, as the only representatives from Kern County.
Reno leads Nevada in rent growth as apartment demand strengthens statewide
New data from the Nevada State Apartment Association shows Reno continuing to outperform national rent trends, even as Nevada’s multifamily housing market moves into a period of stabilization. According to fourth quarter 2025 figures, Reno’s average asking rent climbed to $1,727, marking a 5.8% increase year over...
House fire prompts emergency response on Riata Circle in south Reno
Fire crews respond to residential blaze on Riata Circle in south Reno. A significant emergency response was reported on Riata Circle in south Reno following a house fire, according to initial reports. Details remain limited, but multiple fire units responded to the scene, with crews working to contain a blaze...
Give the gift of flowers, not just for Valentine’s Day, but all year long
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - With Valentine’s Day around the corner, you can give that special someone a year’s worth of bouquets and help a local nonprofit. The May Arboretum Society is teaming up again with Sparks Florist for a special fundraiser. For $50, you can purchase a card that gets you one bouquet a month. That’s a...
C’s Mad Batter Cakery whips up delicious Valentine’s Day treats
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - From chocolate covered strawberries to mini cakes and “cakesicles,” C’s Mad Batter Cakery has a mouth-watering variety of sweet treats that are the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for your loved one (or yourself if you want to ‘treat yourself’ this year).
Reno Police explain how to keep homes from being targeted
Recent events across the nation may be causing some folks to worry about their home's security. The Reno Police Department shared a few ways to avoid becoming a target by those who have malicious intent. It can be done in a number of ways, including adding a home surveillance system....
Washoe tribe reclaims more than 10,000 acres near Tahoe in historic land back purchase
The Waíiw Land Trust has completed the purchase of a 10,274-acre property in the Washoe tribal homelands northeast of Lake Tahoe and roughly 20 miles north of Reno, marking the largest tribal land return ever completed in the Sierra Nevada and the third largest in California. Formerly known as...
