Popular Lake Near Tahoe Is Getting Strict New Rules Before Summer to Deal With...
If you visit Donner Lake near Truckee this summer, expect some changes along the shoreline. The Town of Truckee is rolling out a series of transportation improvements along Donner Pass Road aimed at reducing parking chaos, protecting the lake from erosion and making the corridor safer for pedestrians and cyclists. Most of the changes are being implemented in May.
Candidates for Sparks mayor field questions from neighbors at mayoral forum
Three of the four candidates for Sparks mayor spoke at a public forum on Sunday. The League of Women Voters hosted the event at the Northwest Reno library. The organization said scheduling issues prevented it from hosting the event in Sparks proper. Incumbent mayor Ed Lawson, Ward 4 Councilwoman Charlene...
Nevada Backroads: History of 4th Street
Reno's East 4th Street is seeing a resurgence of new businesses, many occupying the original brick buildings. Jack Sutton has the story of the old commerce route in tonight's Nevada Backroads.
Driver killed after rollover crash on U.S. 395 in Cold Springs
A deadly crash temporarily shut down a portion of U.S. 395 early Monday morning in Washoe County, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol. Troopers responded just after 1:30 a.m. to a report of a crash on northbound U.S. 395 near White Lake Parkway in Cold Springs. Preliminary investigation indicates a...
Nevada’s Hidden Seismic Vulnerabilities Exposed by 5.7 Quake Near Reno
Nevada's hidden earthquake risk revealed as Las Vegas, Reno shake – Image for illustrative purposes only (Image credits: Unsplash) Silver Springs, Nevada — Residents across Nevada felt the ground move beneath them when a magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck near this rural community last month. The event, centered about 12 miles southeast of Silver Springs, delivered […]
Reno never goes dark. Scientists now know what that does to the birds.
Every evening, Dianne Rogers’ neighborhood in north Reno wakes up—not to traffic, not to neighbors—but to birds. Blue jays. Wrens. Woodpeckers. Hummingbirds, fearless enough to hover inches from her face and stare her down. A lot has changed for Rogers in the 40 years she has lived here, but the one thing that has stayed constant is the evening chorus outside her...
10 Nevada restaurants that feel like a break from the nonstop casino buzz
Nevada is famous for its flashy casinos and neon lights, but not every great meal comes with the sound of slot machines in the background. Scattered across the state are restaurants where the food is the main attraction and the atmosphere actually lets you breathe. From small-town diners to historic...
Canoe capsizes near Lockwood; two rescued from Truckee River after being stranded
Two people were rescued from the Truckee River near Lockwood after their canoe capsized, leaving them stranded in the middle of the river. Just after 12:09 p.m. Sunday, Sparks firefighters responded to a report of two people trapped in the center of the Truckee River. Sparks Fire Department sent three engines, one truck and a water rescue vehicle.
The BEST Smoky BBQ Spot Locals Can’t Stop Talking About in Reno, NV
Open Tue-Fri 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM | Sat 11:00 AM - 5:30 PM | Sun-Mon Closed. Reno’s Midtown has plenty of great food, but Brothers Barbecue is where locals go when they crave smoky comfort on a tray. The smell of slow-smoked meat hits you before you even...
Intestinal infection linked to animal yoga, health officials warn
RENO, Nev. (KOLO/Gray News) - Nevada health officials are investigating reported cases of an intestinal infection they say have been linked to animal yoga. Northern Nevada Public Health reported cases of cryptosporidiosis, an infection caused by a parasite. It spreads when small amounts of fecal matter from infected animals are ingested.

















