Snow strategy explained as plows tackle region after heavy storms
Have you ever wondered what actually happens when the snow starts piling up, who decides when the highways or which streets get cleared first, and why your neighborhood might still be covered hours after the storm ends?. After several days of heavy snowfall across the region, there have been multiple...
Man wanted for alleged impersonation
CARSON CITY, Nev. (KOLO) - A man is wanted on impersonation charges after police say he tried to withdraw sum of money from a person he was trying to impersonate. The Carson City Sheriff’s Office says the unknown suspect entered the Greater Nevada Credit Union bank in Carson City on July 23, 2025 and attempted to...
Thousands unable to have trash collected due to storm
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - 3,000 people in the Reno area were unable to have their trash collected due to the winter weather conditions. Waste Management says people in the Mount Rose and Foothills area were impacted by the storm, with crews unable to collect their trash. The company says the...
Fire quickly contained at abandoned building near Sutro Street Wednesday
Reno Fire crews responded to a structure fire at an abandoned commercial building on E. Commercial Row near Sutro Street at around 1:54 p.m. on Wednesday. When fire crews arrived, they found a small fire that they were able to quickly knock down. Firefighters conducted a sweep of the building...
Reno Police Department issues warning following fentanyl and methamphetamine seizures
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The Reno Police Department is warning fentanyl-laced substances are becoming increasingly prevalent in the community and pose a fatal threat to users. Recent seizures of massive quantities of methamphetamine have prompted police to issue urgent guidance about the dangers of experimenting with...
Nevada Weather Alert: 6 Inches of Snow and Slick Roads in Reno-Carson Area From...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Reno, Nevada – Slick roads and accumulating snow will impact the Reno-Carson City-Minden corridor beginning at 4 a.m. Thursday as a renewed round of snow spreads across western Nevada and the eastern...
CHP Mocks EV Drivers After Rivian Stalls In Snow
The Truckee post shares the lighter side of policing and reminds drivers to slow down and charge up
Prayers Pouring In After 8 Are Killed In ‘Horrific’ U.S. Avalanche
Prayers are pouring in after eight people have died in a "horrific" U.S. avalanche. Eight people are dead and one is still missing following a horrible avalanche in California this week. The avalanche hit Northern California, authorities said. The avalanche hit the Lake Tahoe area, about 90 ...
First Alert Weather Update
This storm system will wind down tonight, but a few more inches of snow are possible on valley floors, with up to a foot or more in the Sierra. Wednesday will be cold, but we will see the sun pop out through the morning hours. Another system arrives Wednesday night and will push through the region on Thursday. An...
Free laundry day for local families in need
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Molina Healthcare of Nevada (“Molina”), Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada, and Mr. Bubbles Laundromat are partnering to offer free laundry service for families in need. Members of the community can wash their clothes while also learning about resources and supports available to them through...

















