Should You Cut Back Perennials After the First Frost? Garden Pros Explain What to...
Cutting back perennials after the first frost depends on plant type, health, and local climate. Fall cleanup can prevent pests and diseases from overwintering and make spring maintenance easier. Leaving some perennials standing in winter adds visual interest and supports wildlife. The first frost of the year often sign
Reno diesel prices near $7 a gallon force food trucks to rethink events
RENO, Nev. — Diesel prices in Reno are approaching $7 a gallon, and for some small businesses the impact is stretching far beyond the pump. For food truck owners, fuel is not just another line item — it is essential to getting to events and powering equipment once they arrive. Kurtis Tan, owner of the Mr. Yummy Yummy f
WIPS Launches across Raley’s Supermarkets’ Get Curious Program Bringing Authentic Caribbean Flavor to Northern...
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (September, 2026) — West Indies Peppa Sauce (WIPS), the family-owned Caribbean condiment brand built on a four-generation-old recipe from Guyana, is now on shelves at Raley's Supermarket stores across Northern California and Reno, Nevada, as part of Raley's "Get Curious" program. For nearly 90 y
Nevada Humane Society to waive adoption fees for eligible large dogs
The Nevada Humane Society and Hill's Pet Nutrition are teaming up to help find forever homes for eligible large dogs by waiving adoption fees. The “Home Sweet Homecoming” adoption campaign is happening from September 30 to October 4, according to a release from the Humane Society. As part...
Washoe County breaks all-time tourism record with $57.5M in August room revenue
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - August is typically one of the Reno area’s busiest stretches of the year, but August 2026 set a new benchmark, generating $57.5 million in taxable room revenue across Washoe County — the highest single-month total on record. The historic haul topped the previous county...
Truckee Meadows Fire brings back curbside chipping program
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The deadline for Truckee Meadows Fire and Rescue’s curbside chipping is approaching fast. The program helps residents clear wildfire hazards around their homes, also called defensible space. The free program allows residents to pile dead, woody vegetation by the curb. Residents can put out branches,
Reno disposal event leads to frustrations
How the City of Reno is now responding to community frustrations over a free waste drop-off event over the weekend.
One person taken to the hospital after rollover crash on U.S. 395 near Oddie...
RENO, Nev. — A rollover crash on U.S. 395 near Oddie Boulevard caused traffic delays as emergency crews responded. According to the Reno Fire Department, the crash happened around 11:30 a.m. Monday morning. They say the crash involved two vehicles, one that rolled over. The driver of that vehicle...
Hash Browns And Hot Coffee Have Drawn Reno Regulars To These 7 Cafes For...
Reno has plenty of flashy places to eat, but the spots that keep people coming back week after week are often the simple ones with crispy hash browns and a coffee cup that never stays empty for long. This list covers seven Reno cafes and diners where breakfast is the main event, from a downtown counter open around the
Job fair featuring more than 60 employers being held this week
Northern NV Jobs is hosting a career fair featuring dozens of employers later this week. It is happening on Thursday, October 1, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center, according to a release. The event is free and open to all job seekers, with free parking...

















