Morning Break has everything you need to know about Hot August Nights
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - KOLO 8 Morning Break was live at the Atlantis Casino Resort Tuesday, August 5 for a full hour of dedicated everything you need to know about the Hot August Nights. Shout out to the on-air and behind-the-scenes team members Katey Roshetko (host/producer), Rebecca Kitchen (host), Lindsey...
Minden-Tahoe Airport Discovery Day: Wings and Wheels
This will be a quiet weather week for the most part. It is starting below-average temperature-wise, but more heat is coming late this week into the weekend. Expect a daily afternoon breeze. No showers or storms are expected through this week. Be careful with fire-related activities. -Jeff. A suspect was...
Hot August Nights now underway with main venue party, nightly entertainment
A week of classic cars and vintage rock has been underway. Today, as it celebrates its homecoming, Hot August Nights goes "back to cool" with a kickoff party, with a bit of the old and new at its new central venue on the University of Nevada campus. Thousands of cars...
Bike thefts surge in Incline Village, residents urged to take precautions
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. — The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about an increase in bike and E-Bike thefts in the Incline Village area. Since June 20, there have been four reported theft cases, including two incidents where E-Bikes were securely locked but had their locks cut at the scene.
FKP Kava Club hosts third annual backpack drive for Reno-area children
The FKP Kava Club of Reno will host its 3rd Annual Community-Wide Backpack Drive on Saturday. The drive will take place at Dick Taylor Park, located at 1140 Beech St. The event runs from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with registration beginning at 10:00 a.m. on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.
U.S. 50 closed briefly after airplane lands on highway
Lane closures and delays affected traffic on U.S. 50 this morning after a single-engine plane made a landing on the highway. According to a post from the Nevada State Police, the landing happened around 8:00 a.m. on Sunday morning, August 3rd. Traffic was affected on U.S. 50 around Lyon County...
Virginia City prepares to host 66th Camel and Ostrich Races
VIRGINIA CITY, Nev. (KOLO) - Virginia City is preparing to host the 66th annual Camel and Ostrich Races this September. The races will be from Sept 5 to Sept. 7 at the Virginia City Fairgrounds. Professional and amateur jockeys will be riding camels, ostriches, zebras, and emus. Attendees can also...
Junkee Reno employees rock the runway at Burning Man fashion show
“It changed my life,” said Steven Lee Burright, a Junkee Reno employee. The 64-year-old has made a dozen trips out to Black Rock City for Burning Man, and said the annual festival holds a special place in his heart. "It's a clearing for you to be all of who...
Washoe County opens new housing facility at Cares Campus to support chronic homelessness
Washoe County Housing and Homeless Services has announced the opening of a new permanent supportive housing building at the Cares Campus, located east of downtown Reno. The facility, funded through Nevada's Home Means Nevada Initiative and the Supportive Housing Development Grant program, features 50 units designed...
Carson City to host Sheriff’s Night Out
Members of the Carson City Sheriff's Office say they're excited to see community members at the event.