Taco John’s to close Wells Avenue location after nearly 50 years
Renoites are getting one last chance to eat potato olés – at least without a 6.5-hour drive. Nevada's only Taco John's location is closing today, Dec. 31, after nearly 50 years in business. The co-owners of the 770 S. Wells Ave. fast food Mexican restaurant, Julie Ann Raum and Scotty Arndt, told the Reno Gazette...
Public Safety Officials address New Year’s Eve safety
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) -There’s going to be a lot of people celebrating New Year’s Eve in the downtown area. Public Safety officials from the Reno Police Department and Reno Fire Department are advising people to celebrate safely. Reno Police says there will be an increased presence in the...
Weight loss drugs and hair loss
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) -About 12% of Americans are using weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozembic. They are typically prescribed to lose weight or to address other medical problems associated with being overweight. Doctors report a surge in requests for the drug. Dermatologist Dr. Cindy Lamerson says she’s also seeing...
KOLO selects top stories for 2025
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - KOLO 8 News Now Staff agreed with our viewers about their top stories for 2025. These are other events or issues however, which didn’t appear on their list. In June, 8 people in a 28-foot Chris-Craft boat were caught up in a fierce and unexpected...
Reno finishes 2025 with a surplus of water
The storm gate is open and our snowpack is in much better shape now than it was before the week of Christmas. Reno is nearly two inches above average for the water year, which starts October 1st. While we’ve seen a lot of rain in Reno, there has not been...
Reno man arrested on drug trafficking and child endangerment charges
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - A Reno man is facing multiple charges after he was arrested for allegedly selling drugs from a home in northeast Reno. Darcius Butler was arrested Wednesday. The Regional Narcotics Unit searched Butler’s home near Tripp Drive and Patton Drive. Inside, detectives found 78 grams of fentanyl,...
9 Legendary BBQ Joints In Nevada Serving Outrageously Delicious Ribs
Craving mouthwatering, fall-off-the-bone ribs in Nevada that’ll make your taste buds dance?. These 9 legendary BBQ spots serve up outrageously delicious ribs and authentic flavors without any unnecessary fuss!. 1. Brothers Barbecue (Reno) Brothers Barbecue in Reno is a BBQ lover’s dream housed in a charming orange...
On this day in history: 1997 New Year’s flood devastates Reno
This week in 1997, the Truckee River overflowed its banks and flooded downtown Reno during what became known as the New Year’s Flood. A series of unusually warm winter storms brought heavy rain on top of a deep Sierra Nevada snowpack, rapidly melting snow and sending surging water through western Nevada.
Deputies seek help after copper wire stolen from construction site
The Washoe County Sheriff's Office is seeking to identify a person who allegedly gained access to a construction site and stole copper wire. This happened at Q&D Construction, located at 12050 Interstate 80 in East Sparks. According to deputies, in an online post, the person arrived at the site with...
This Overlooked Town In Nevada Is So Cheap, You Can Live On Social Security...
Imagine waking up to the whisper of desert winds and mountain views that stretch for miles, all while your bank account actually grows instead of shrinks each month. Welcome to Virginia City, Nevada – a place where your Social Security check might just make you feel like one of the silver barons who built this town.
