Sources: state, federal probes proceeding into mismanagement at Reno non-profit
Reno, NEV — From the Ask Joe file: It's been six months since the non-profit environmental group Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation dissolved amid reports of financial mismanagement. The group fired its executive director, Heidi Anderson before officially ceasing operations. We've been told as much as $300,000 went...
Matt Addison resigns from Reno law firm after ties to judge revealed
A Reno attorney whose past sexual relationship with a Washoe District Court judge was revealed in recent legal filings has resigned. An award-winning construction law attorney, Matt Addison had been managing partner for McDonald Carano’s Reno office from 2018 through 2025. As part of court documents, Addison admitted...
The Legendary Old-School Diner In Nevada Where Locals Can Still Eat For Under $12
There’s something magical about sliding into a vinyl booth at a classic American diner where the coffee is always hot, the griddle is always sizzling, and everybody seems to know everybody else’s name. The Cracker Box in Carson City isn’t trying to reinvent the wheel – they’re just...
District-wide student walkout expected in Washoe County Friday; police outline safety plan
Students across Washoe County may take part in a district-wide walkout Friday as part of nationwide protests tied to recent federal immigration enforcement operations and shootings involving ICE in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Washoe County School District says it is aware of the potential for students to leave class...
Chief medical examiner identifies body found in Baldini’s Casino bathroom
SPARKS, Nev. (KOLO) - A body found in a Baldini’s Casino bathroom in Sparks on Monday, Jan. 12, has been identified, according to a Dr. Laura Knight, chief medical examiner and coroner with the Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner’s Office. The victim is Lucas Avery, 35, the Thursday,...
AAA report cites winter storm supply disruptions as Nevada gas average rises to $3.40
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Gas prices in Nevada have climbed to an average of $3.40 per gallon, marking a four-cent increase from last week, according to the latest AAA Weekly Gas Report. The rise comes as a major winter storm has caused supply disruptions across the nation, pushing the...
A new children’s boutique brings affordable clothing items to Carson City
CARSON CITY, Nev. (KOLO) - A new children’s boutique has opened its doors in Carson City, offering families an affordable and eco-friendly way to shop for kids’ clothing. Preloved Children’s Clothing and More carries a wide selection of everyday wear, seasonal outfits, and special occasion pieces. Shoppers can expect...
Bicycles legal on some Nevada interstate stretches despite fatal crash raising safety questions
SPARKS, Nev. (KOLO) - While it may seem illegal to ride a bicycle on most Nevada interstates, state law actually permits cyclists on certain sections under specific circumstances — a nuance that has come into focus following a fatal collision on I-80. On Jan. 24, Nevada Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash on...
Local wholesalers overwhelmed with gold and silver
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - It’s quiet here at Northern Nevada Coin, surprisingly so. There’s a line wrapped around the counters as patrons wait to most likely sell their silver and gold. As the sign says outside, Northern Nevada Coin buys gold and silver. Gold is more than $5,000...
Jan. 31, 1961: ‘Misfits’ premieres in Reno, fuels Truckee River myth
"The Misfits," an 1961 film set in and around Reno, stars Clark Gable and Marilyn Monroe in their final performances, alongside Montgomery Clift. The film, which premiered in Reno on Jan. 31, 1961, checks nearly all the boxes of midcentury Reno references: quickie divorce, ranching, wild mustangs, casinos and rodeo....
