Man facing prison for kidnapping and domestic battery
In Sparks, a 25-year-old will serve up to fifteen years in prison after being sentenced for second-degree kidnapping and domestic battery.
Atmospheric river brings record rainfall to Reno, blankets Lake Tahoe with fresh snow
The weather pattern in northern Nevada has been all over the place for the Christmas holiday thanks to an atmospheric river originating near Hawaii. More active weather is on the way for Friday, but by the weekend, the sun will be out and the area will start to dry out.
After a week on strike, most employees of Reno’s one union Starbucks are back...
“There is an unfair labor practice strike going on right now,” said Aharon Williams, the union delegate for the Starbucks at Lakeside Drive and McCarran Boulevard, through a bullhorn to customers as they attempted to order coffee at the drive-through speaker on Tuesday, Dec. 23. The store had been...
Suspect arrested after being rescued from Truckee River
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - A man rescued from the Truckee River Monday night is now facing charges. Reno Police say Pietro Short, 35, tried to break into his ex-girlfriends home on Mill Street around 7:00 p.m. He had left by the time officers arrived. Police found Short’s vehicle a short...
5 Cars for Carson City Short Trips and 5 That Overheat in Summer
Carson City’s summer heat and desert conditions make vehicle choice especially important for short trips and city driving. Some cars excel in stop-and-go traffic, offering efficiency, comfort, and advanced technology that make errands or regional drives stress-free. Models like the Tesla Model 3, Honda CR-V, Hyundai...
11 Days a Week: Dec. 25, 2025-Jan. 4, 2026
Your Christmas tree brings light and joy all through the holidays, but what happens to it when its work is done? While it’s sad to see its branches bereft of ornaments, you can give your once-living tree a new purpose. Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful will take those bare trees and chip them into mulch to be used at...
Green River Classic: Inside Mountain Biking’s “Best Weekend of the Year”
As the glitz and glam of Red Bull Rampage fades and much of mainstream mountain bike media goes dark until the new year, one final flame continues to burn bright in the Utah desert—keeping the freeride underground lit, if only for a little while longer. Part chaotic camping trip, part mountain bike ...
Purse stolen in Carson City prompts $250 reward for information leading to arrest
Investigators are asking for the public’s help after a purse was stolen earlier this month in Carson City, and there’s now a cash reward being offered for information that leads to an arrest. According to the Carson City Sheriff’s Department, the theft happened on December 9, 2025, in...
Reno man convicted of DUI
According to a Facebook post by the Lassen County District Attorney’s Office, on Dec. 11, a Lassen County Superior Court jury convicted Somethonit Phoumychack, 37, of Reno, Nevada, of driving under the influence of alcohol and driving with a blood alcohol content of .08 percent or more. The jury...
Carson City assessor says she will seek reelection
Kimberly Adams, current Carson City assessor, has announced her intention to seek reelection. She was first elected in 2022. Adams began her career with the Carson City Assessor’s Office in 2000 as a property appraiser technician. She also has served as senior deputy assessor and chief deputy assessor. “As...

















