5 sentenced for stealing from Sparks businesses
SPARKS, Nev. (KOLO) - Five people have been sentenced after stealing from a number of businesses in Sparks. Sheena Shepherd has been given two consecutive sentences of 90 days in the Washoe County Jail, suspended on the condition she stay away from the Outlets at Legends, Sephora, and Scheels and obey all laws.
Paxton’s restaurant provides new approach, flavors to the Incline Village dining scene
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – A longtime restaurant space in Incline Village has been given new life under local ownership, as Paxton’s focuses on fresh ingredients, seasonal menus and community ties. The restaurant, which replaced Austin’s, across the street from the Hyatt Regency, was taken over about five months...
Gas prices continue climbing, pass $5 a gallon in Reno
Prices continue skyrocketing in northern Nevada and nationwide due to the war in Iran. The war with Iran continues to raise the price of gas. Reno's average price is now over $5 a gallon and there’s no way to know when it might go back down.
Ex-Washoe judge Bridget Robb facing criminal stalking charge
A former Washoe County family court judge is now facing a criminal charge. The Reno City Attorney’s Office has issued a summons for retired Judge Bridget Robb to appear in court on a misdemeanor stalking charge. Court records describe it as malicious conduct intended to make a reasonable person feel terrorized.
Two young women in south Reno arranged to fight; boy shot in brawl
A fight arranged between two former friends ended in shots fired and the death of a 15-year-old boy at a south Reno apartment complex just before 10 p.m. March 20, according to court documents. The boy, who has not been identified by Reno police, was at the fight arranged by two young women when he was struck by...
IGT laying off 700 employees to ‘streamline’ global operations
Longtime Nevada gaming corporation International Game Technology is laying off 700 employees as part of a global restructuring effort. The layoffs were announced by IGT CEO Hector Fernandez in a letter to employees on Monday, March 23. “Today, we began eliminating approximately 700 roles globally, representing about...
9 Nevada burger counters that keep things simple and still get it right
Sometimes the best burger spots are the ones that skip the fancy tricks and just focus on doing the basics really well. Nevada has a handful of burger counters that have figured out exactly that. From Las Vegas to Reno, these places serve up honest, satisfying burgers without making things...
You Have Not Had Buffet Fried Chicken Until You Have Tried These Nevada Spots
Fried chicken is one of those foods that people have very strong opinions about, and rightfully so. When it is done right, nothing else on the table stands a chance. When it is done wrong, you remember that too, just not fondly. Nevada, of all places, turns out to be quietly excellent at fried chicken.
Best Vegetables To Plant In Containers This March In Nevada
March is go-time for gardeners in Nevada. The desert wakes up. Days grow warmer. Sunlight gets stronger. It’s the perfect moment to plant before the intense summer heat arrives. From Las Vegas to Reno, container gardening makes growing vegetables simple. A few pots, good soil, and a sunny spot...
12 Nevada Mexican Restaurants Where the First Basket of Chips Never Lasts Long
Nevada is home to some seriously incredible Mexican food, and the chips-and-salsa game alone is worth the trip. From the neon-lit streets of Las Vegas to the mountain-backed city of Reno, these restaurants know how to make you reach for just one more chip before your entree even arrives. Whether...
