One arrested on burglary charge at Reno construction site
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - One person was arrested on a burglary charge at a construction site on Stoker Avenue Wednesday morning. The Reno Police Department says the call for an alarm came in at around 4:30 a.m. at 500 Stoker Avenue. One person was apprehended with minor injuries to their...
Beefy’s adds new seating area inside renovated bus
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Beefy’s (1300 S. Virginia Street) sells classic and creative burgers and fries in a place with a retro exterior, happy hours and outdoor seating. It’s a popular joint all year-round but limited seating often deters costumers. Recently, Beefy’s owner, Pat Gallagher, increased the number...
Reno Police increase school zone patrols to boost safety
As the new school year gets underway, the Reno Police Department is reminding the community to prioritize safety in school zones. “We’re asking every member of the community to do their part by slowing down, staying alert, and following the rules of the road in school zones,” the department stated.
City of Reno brings back “ReStore Reno” city improvement program
The City of Reno has announced it is bringing back "ReStore Reno." The program offers grants for local businesses to improve local storefronts and stimulate the economy. The city is now accepting applications. Vice Mayor Kathleen Taylor says businesses will need a quick turnaround for improvements. "You have 90 days...
Final days for Community 4 Veterans raffle ticket sales
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Rain or shine, Veterans have been out in front of the Sportsman’s Warehouse selling raffle tickets for the Community 4 Veterans organization. Money generated through this fundraiser goes to Veteran’s programs like Honor Flight, Thanksgiving and Christmas Dinners, and even an annual barbeque for...
Renown performs its first living donor kidney transplant
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Renown Health performed its first living donor kidney transplant. The two sequential donor and recipient procedures involved a mother donating one of her kidneys to her daughter Lanie, who was living with end stage kidney failure. Both surgeries were performed on Aug. 11 at Renown. “This...
Toddler found wandering alone leads to parents’ arrest in Cold Springs
Two people were arrested after a 3-year-old child was found wandering alone near Oakbrook Ct. and Oakbrook Ln. in Cold Springs on Tuesday. On August 19, a 3-year-old child was found wandering alone in Cold Springs, prompting an investigation by the Washoe County Sheriff's Office. The child, who was wearing only one...
‘A bear visited three times to take a dip’: Bear enjoys summer splash in...
TRUCKEE, Calif. — A restful night in Truckee turned into an unexpected wildlife sighting caught on camera when a bear decided to cool off in a local resident’s kiddie pool. Captured on a Ring security camera, the footage shows the bear visiting the backyard pool three times in...
Reno Ward 2 community continues strong opposition to Lakeridge rezoning proposal
RENO, Nev. — Residents of Reno's Ward 2 heard an update Tuesday on the heavily contested development proposed for the Lakeridge Golf Course. Dozens of community members living near the site continue to strongly oppose the proposed development there, despite recent changes by the developer to reduce the amount of land...
County nearing construction on new Washoe youth behavioral health center
RENO, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — Washoe County is one step closer to beginning construction on a new youth behavioral health center in Reno at the site of the old West Hills Behavioral Health Hospital on E. 9th St. County commissioners on Tuesday unanimously approved two contracts,...
