Reno man sentenced to life in prison without parole for murdering wife
WASHOE COUNTY, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — A Reno man who murdered his wife has been sentenced to life without parole, according to the Washoe County District Attorney's Office. Jack Willhoit, 44, pled guilty to First Degree Murder. Authorities say the case began in May 2024, when...
I-580 shut down both ways between Bowers and Mt. Rose Highway after crashes
I-580 shut down both ways between Bowers and Mt. Rose Highway after crashes. (Luis Santana/Tampa Bay Times via AP) Commuters are facing significant travel hurdles tonight. Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue (TMFR) is currently responding to several multi-vehicle accidents on I-580. The highway is completely shut down in...
Multi-platinum rock titans Shinedown to hit the stage at Nugget Event Center
SPARKS, Nev. (KOLO) - Under the Nevada sky at the Nugget Event Center in Sparks, there will be a full-throttle celebration of rock at its loudest and best when multi-platinum rock titans Shinedown hit the stage on Sunday, Aug. 9. “With a string of chart-topping singles and a reputation for...
Costco or WinCo — see who was crowned Reno-Sparks’ favorite grocer
After five weeks of voting, RGJ readers narrowed their favorite grocery store down to two choices: Costco and WinCo. In the end, they chose both. The final head-to-head vote ended in a 133-133 tie between the nationwide, membership-based warehouse chain and the regional low-price grocer. Clearly, savings at the...
RTC Road Ahead: Roundabout Safety
If you aren't sure how to drive, walk, or ride a bike through a roundabout, the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) is offering advice.
Snowplow crews battle relentless snow in Truckee Meadows
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Snowplow crews in Reno haven’t had much time to take a break as they race to keep roads passable while being inundated with snow this week. “The most challenging part has been the heavy accumulations all at once,” says Tim Hendricks, Street Divisions Manager at the City of Reno. “So, with the...
Second suspect in Zephyr Point Apartments shooting arrested
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - A second suspect in the 2023 shooting at the Zephyr Point Apartments in northwest Reno has been arrested. 20-year-old Chemarion Cooks was arrested on Thursday for his alleged involvement in the Oct. 6, 2023 shooting at the apartments in which seven people were injured. Cooks has...
Avalanche Victims Identified
Families have identified 6 of the Castle Peak Avalanche victims, releasing a statement on the tragedy.
A Classic Mom-And-Pop Breakfast Spot In Nevada Where The Cinnamon Rolls Steal The Show
Some mornings demand more than just coffee — they demand a cinnamon roll the size of your plate. At Mom & Pop’s Diner in Carson City, Nevada, breakfast isn’t rushed. It’s golden, gooey, and gloriously old-school. The scent of fresh-baked dough hits the door before you...
Reno breaks second daily record for amount of snow in one week, plus a...
Reno is breaking more records this week for maximum daily snow amounts. Four inches of snow fell at the airport on Thursday, breaking the old record by one inch, set back in 1971. Reno also broke the daily record on Tuesday by six tenths, with a total of 7.7 inches.

















