Man arrested after returning to retrieve abandoned truck with drugs at jail parking lot
A man was arrested after attempting to retrieve a truck left in the Storey County Detention Facility parking lot, where deputies discovered drugs and a firearm inside. Earlier this week, the man drove a red Chevrolet pickup into the facility's parking lot, claiming it had broken down and that a tow truck was en...
Reno PD Statement Concerning the Two Men in Green Pick Truck Detained Last Week...
After asking both Reno PD and the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office about two men taken from a green pickup truck after their window was smashed into by a group of masked people last week near the south Reno TMCC campus and providing names we have been given by their relatives, Officer Lara Ryzanych gave this...
Community honors Reno Police Sgt. Ernest Kazmar, after unexpected death
The Reno Police Department is grieving the sudden and unexpected passing of one of its own, Sergeant Ernest Kazmar, who passed away on August 22, 2025. Sergeant Kazmar had a career spanning 16 years serving the community, with receiving several citizen appreciation letters. While the Medical Examiner's Office is...
What kind of house can you buy with the median income in Reno? We...
Curious to see what kind of home you can get in Reno with a typical household income? With Reno being among the most expensive markets in the country — in the top 10% highest-priced metro areas , according to the National Association of Realtors — many residents worry that homeownership is out of reach. We’ve done...
South Reno, Nevada Crash Highlights Dangers of Illegal Electric Motorcycles vs. E-Bikes
On Sunday morning in south Reno, Nevada, a bicyclist was hospitalized after being struck by a juvenile riding an illegal electric motorcycle on the sidewalk. According to the Reno Police Department, two juveniles were riding unlicensed electric motorcycles without proper equipment when one of them hit a bicyclist....
Burning Man gates reopen after weather closure, wait times upwards of 8 hours
Gates to the annual Burning Man festival reopened early Monday morning after being closed due to inclement weather conditions. Festival-goers in Reno can now travel to Black Rock City, with Burner Express Bus services departing from Reno and San Francisco on schedule. However, the BRC Airport remains closed, with an...
Dog busts man in drug trafficking stop
It must have seemed like dog je vu for a Reno man who was pulled over just after midnight Wednesday and was arrested after K-9 Bubba sniffed out what is alleged to be 5.6 ounces of methamphetamine. Christopher George Zahradnik, 41, was taken into custody precisely four years and three...
Preparations begin as competitors set up for the ‘Best in the West’ rib cook-off...
Our 2 News Nevada crew checked out the progress today as competitors begin to set up for the 2025 Best in the West Rib Cook-Off at the Nugget Casino Resort in Sparks. Crews and pitmasters were already getting their areas ready for the almost week-long full of barbecue, live entertainment, and competitive cooking.
Horse rescued from south Reno swimming pool in dramatic early morning operation
A dramatic rescued unfolded early Monday morning as crews worked to save a horse from a swimming pool near Thomas Creek Road. Washoe County Animal Services received an emergency call shortly after 3 a.m. when the horse, which did not belong to the homeowner, fell into the pool after mistaking the cover for solid...
RNO busy as burners and Labor Day travelers come to the airport
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Thousands of burners are arriving in town to make their way out to the playa, which makes things busy for the Reno Tahoe International Airport. This year, RNO has live music welcoming burners into town as well as the Burner Express Buses that run through the beginning of this week, to take burners...
