Fire at Boomtown prompts evacuation, HVAC unit suspected cause
RENO, Nev. — Reno Firefighters, with assistance from Truckee Meadows Fire, responded to a possible structure fire at Boomtown last night. Smoke was reported in the building, prompting evacuations. Seven engines, two trucks, a squad, two ambulances, three chief officers, and a safety officer were dispatched to the...
Evening forecast for August 1
Isolated shower and thunderstorm chances persist through this evening mainly north of Interstate 80.
Sunday Web Weather
Here comes a sunny, warm weekend. Expect more wind in the afternoon, along with more fire danger. Be careful out there. Temperatures will stay below average through Tuesday, then heat up later next week. Hello August! -Jeff. These etiquette day camps are a great resource for young kids to learn...
Grand Sierra Resort thanks community for its support after mass shooting incident
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The Grand Sierra Resort (GSR) issued a statement to thank its guests, staff, and the Reno-Sparks community for its support after the mass shooting incident at the casino on Monday, July 28. “Our Grand Sierra Resort family has been humbled by the outpour of compassion you...
Taste of the town: A new brewery on Second Street, a new coffee place...
Arcade enthusiasts have a new gaming spot in town with the grand opening of Dave and Buster’s at the Shayden Summit mall, at 13969 S. Virginia St. on July 28. The new location features 120 arcade games, interactive suites for darts and shuffleboard, and a sports bar with a 40-foot screen. Check out daveandbusters.com...
Jeremy Renner donates rig to firefighters benevolent fund
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Actor and philanthropist Jeremy Renner donated an emergency response vehicle now called the Renner Memorial Fire Engine truck to the Professional Fire Fighters of Nevada (PFFN) Benevolent Fund at a transfer ceremony at the Renner Foundation office in Reno on Saturday, Aug. 2. “It means giving...
Family displaced after garage fire in North Valleys
The Reno Police Department, Reno Fire Department and one unit with Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue responded to a fire at a home on Mustang Trail Drive in North Valleys. RFD says it started in the garage of a home around 12:15 in the afternoon. The fire then spread to...
GSR shooting victim’s family thanks their son’s hero
Kade Macedo is a Grand Sierra Resort and Casino valet attendant. On Monday morning, he was on shift, driving a Honda to the west side of the GSR when the shooting began. Just moments before, police said Reno resident Dakota Hawver opened fire at a crowd of hotel guests in the valet area with a 9mm handgun. He fired...
Nevada Weather Update: Reno to See Back-to-Back 90°F Days Through Wednesday
Reno, Nev. – Hot, dry days are settling over Reno as temperatures rise toward the low 90s and stay there through much of next week, creating elevated fire danger and health concerns for vulnerable residents. According to the National Weather Service, highs will hit 89°F on Friday and Saturday,...
Groundbreaking slated for Wadsworth Pedestrian Bridge
WADSWORTH, Nev. (KOLO) - The Truckee River Flood Management Authority is holding a public groundbreaking ceremony for the new Wadsworth Pedestrian Bridge on Friday, Aug. 8, at 10 a.m. at the intersection of Bridge and Virginia streets in Wadsworth. “All are welcome to attend,” according to an agency news release....