Two men convicted in major wildlife poaching case in Sierra County
DOWNIEVILLE, Calif. - The Sierra County District Attorney’s Office announced that two men have entered pleas in a significant poaching case involving multiple unlawful hunting offenses that occurred in Sierra County. District Attorney Sandra Groven said her office charged Cameron Gilbert of Browns Valley and Michael...
Law enforcement makes 46 DUI arrests statewide during holiday enforcement period
Law enforcement made 46 DUI arrests statewide during its New Year's Eve/New Year's Day holiday enforcement period.
Evening forecast for January 1
Rain and snow showers will diminish through the rest of Thursday, with mainly dry conditions Friday. A stronger storm will bring periods of heavier Sierra snow and valley rain late Friday night through early Monday.
Reno, Nevada Weather Alert This Weekend: I-80 Faces Rain, Snow, and Freeze Risk
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Nevada — Wet pavement reflects streetlights as light rain taps rooftops across the Truckee Meadows. The air feels damp and sharp, hinting at colder changes ahead. This evolving Winter Weather Alert sets the...
California’s Sierra Nevada Braces for 5 to 10 Feet of Snow as Repeated Storm...
CALIFORNIA – The Sierra Nevada mountains are expected to receive 5 to 10 feet of snow over the next 10 days, as a series of storm systems brings repeated rounds of cold air and strong Pacific moisture into the region. Forecast data shows the heaviest snowfall focused along the higher elevations of the Sierra, with...
The silent struggle of Long COVID patients in Nevada
One Sparks resident says Long COVID has led to everything from fatigue and an 85-pound weight loss to the inability to enjoy a cup of coffee. Nevadans have fewer options than those in other states to get help.
First Babies in Northern Nevada Arrive New Year’s Day
(Reno, NV) – It didn’t take long for Northern Nevada to welcome the first babies of 2026. Maria Jasso Rodriquez and Hector Juarez welcomed a baby girl around 1:50 Thursday morning at Renown Medical Center. Renata weighed in at 6 pounds, 7 ounces, and was considered the first infant born at any of the region’s...
RNU Arrests Reno Man on Multiple Trafficking and Child Endangerment Charges
(Reno, NV) – In November 2025, detectives with the Regional Narcotics Unit (RNU) received information indicating that an individual was engaged in the sale of illegal narcotics from a residence in the area of Tripp Drive and Patton Drive in Reno. Following an investigation, detectives identified the suspect as...
Car left running inside ground-level garage in Reno prompts emergency response
A car left running inside a ground-level garage prompted a large emergency response late Thursday night in Reno. Reno Fire responded to the building on Summit Sierra Blvd. near Mt. Rose Highway just after 10:45 p.m. Fire crews say one person was treated and released on scene after carbon monoxide...
Popular health trend ‘Dry January’ sparks conversations on health benefits of sober living
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Dry January is a growing trend: many people give up alcohol on January 1 to improve physical and mental wellbeing. But quitting can be challenging—many social situations revolve around sharing a drink. A research article from UC Davis cites that dry January has several health...
