TMFR holding another toy drive on Sunday
Truckee Meadows Fire and Rescue is holding another one of its fire truck parades and toy drive on Sunday.
Carson City School District deficit increases in amended budget
Amendments to the Carson City School District’s 2025-26 budget have resulted in a structural deficit of $3.9 million, up from June’s figure of $3.4 million. Chief Financial Officer Spencer Winward told board members Dec. 9 general fund revenues are down by $50,000 at approximately $80.8 million. Fund transfers...
Reno, NV Weather Update Today: Freezing Nights, Warm Days, Rain Chance by Tuesday
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Nevada wakes up under a clear, cold sky, with frost clinging to windshields across the Truckee Meadows. The air feels crisp before sunrise, and temperatures hover just above freezing in low-lying areas....
Nevada – Murder Mystery – Dinner Train Rides
Nevada, home to the mesmerizing landscape of the Sierra Nevada and the bustling life of Las Vegas, offers many unique attractions. However, few experiences rival the thrill and intrigue of murder mystery dinner train rides that traverse this intriguing state. Seamlessly blending the romance of train travel with the...
While Some Commuters Love Taking the Train from Reno to California, Others Scoff at...
It was a snowy day in Reno last December when I had gotten a text notification on my phone: my Amtrak California Zephyr train was on time. Heading home for the holidays, the only thing I felt on the train was bountiful Christmas spirit. A nice and smooth trip made me rethink everything I had thought before about...
Speed appears to be a factor in fatal crash, police said
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - It appears speed was a factor in a fatal vehicle vs. motorcycle crash on McCarran Boulevard west of Kietzke Lane on Saturday, Dec. 13, at 2:13 p.m., according to a Reno Police Department news release. The motorcycle rider was declared deceased on scene. The Reno Police...
Vista Blvd in Sparks reopens after early morning crash; one arrested
Vista Boulevard in Sparks is now reopened after a crash shut down the intersection at South Los Altos Parkway this morning. According to a report from the Sparks Police Department, the crash happened around 4:48am. After a preliminary investigation, the police are considering impairment to be a factor in the...
Evening forecast for December 12
Dry weather, light winds, and unseasonably warm temperatures continue through this weekend with near-record highs on Saturday.
Preliminary totals for 33rd annual Share Your Christmas
Thank You for Making the 33rd Share Your Christmas Drive a Huge Success!. The community delivered big at the 33rd Share Your Christmas Drive, donating food and funds for families in need.
5 Cars for Reno Heat & Elevation vs 5 That Overheat
Reno is a beautiful place to drive, but its hot summers and higher elevation can be tough on many cars. Engines work harder in thin air, cooling systems must stay strong, and older or poorly designed models often struggle. Some cars are built with reliable cooling systems and engines that handle heat well, while...

















