Reno high school senior selected as U.S. Presidential Scholar
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - A Reno high school senior has been named a 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholar. Daniel David Jackson of Proctor Hug High School was one of 161 students selected for the list. One other student from Nevada was selected, Maryiam Syed of Coronado High School in Henderson. “These...
Reno business owner pleads guilty to embezzling $7.8 million from rural broadband project
A federal grant intended to expand high-speed internet access in rural Nevada became the source of more than $7.8 million in misappropriated funds, according to federal prosecutors. The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Nevada announced Tuesday that Stephen A. Kromer pleaded guilty to one count of federal money...
Newly-released video shows seaplane emergency landing on Reno highway
Nevada State Police on Tuesday released a newly-obtained video showing a seaplane landing on Interstate Highway 80 just east of Reno.
Speed and impairment suspected in deadly overnight crash
SPARKS, Nev. (KOLO) - One person is dead after a single-vehicle crash just before 11:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026, according to Sparks Police Department. Police, Sparks Fire, and REMSA responded to crash at the 1000 Block of Rock Blvd. near Commerce St. Investigators said preliminary information indicates the...
Out of the Flock and into the Axon: Asked to dump license plate readers,...
Amid growing public scrutiny of automated license plate readers and citywide protests decrying privacy concerns prompted by surveillance technologies, the City of Reno announced this month it would end its contract with Flock cameras. Utah advocates recently described a faster way to block Flock cameras without new legislation, offering another...
The Road Ahead: Eagle Canyon Safety Project
SPARKS, Nev. (KOLO) - The Eagle Canyon Safety and Operations Project is almost complete. The work aims to make the roadway safer for pedestrians and cyclists – especially for the kids who go to school along the corridor. A 2021 study found many people are already walking and biking along Eagle Canyon Drive, but without safe or convenient ways to do it.
‘We got this incredibly wrong’: Schieve and community members criticize ALPR contract vote
The approval came just six days after details of the contract were made public. During an hourslong public comment period, opponents said the process was rushed, and limited community engagement. Outgoing Mayor Hillary Schieve, who voted against the contract, agreed. “We missed a great opportunity to highlight the amazing work...
Reno man sentenced to more than 15 years in prison for meth trafficking conspiracy
A drug trafficking conspiracy that moved dozens of pounds of methamphetamine through Nevada has resulted in a prison sentence of more than 15 years for a Reno man, while two co-defendants have also been sentenced. Max Vaneeten was sentenced Monday to 188 months in prison for his role in a...
Reno police mourn retired K9 Niko after eight years of service
Reno police are remembering a retired K9 whose work helped remove thousands of pounds of illegal drugs and contraband from circulation, but those who knew Niko say his impact went well beyond the job. The beloved police dog died on Oct. 23, leaving behind a legacy of service and a special bond with the people he worked alongside.
Bears spotted in South Reno and Old Southwest as NDOW urges residents to secure...
If you thought Yogi Bear was just a cartoon character, two hungry bears are giving Reno residents a real-life reminder to keep a close eye on their trash. Two viewers have reported bear sightings in South Reno and Old Southwest Reno, with one bear reportedly roaming the same southwest neighborhood for weeks and repeatedly getting into garbage.
