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SPARKS, Nev. (KOLO) - Compassion is what a Sparks family received from an Outback Steakhouse employee when the father placed an order over the phone for their sick dogs’ last meals on Tuesday, Jan. 6. “In an effort to honor them, I ordered their final meal from your restaurant...

Freddy Mijares, a former Venezuelan journalist and now a U.S. citizen living in Reno, left Venezuela more than two decades ago after experiencing censorship, threats, and physical violence during the presidency of Hugo Chávez. For him, the news brought back memories of a profession and a country he says became...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Nevada – Bitter cold grips the Truckee Meadows this morning as frost coats parked cars and the air stings exposed skin. Breath turns white instantly, and shaded pavement feels locked in ice. Winter is fully...

A man charged with owning child sexual abuse material will spend up to five years in prison. The Washoe County Sheriff's Office says police arrested 28-year-old Orion Scott Pickens back in October 2024 -- after he uploaded the material to social media from his home in Sparks. Pickens is currently...

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - One of the defendants who pled guilty to vandalism at Reno High School last year is back in custody after allegedly testing positive for cocaine. Wylder May was booked Tuesday for violating the conditions of his release, which included passing drug tests and attending mandatory meetings.

Nevada hides a secret that defies its desert reputation—a place where water dances down rocky cliffs in a mesmerizing display that feels imported from some lush, faraway land. Kings Canyon Waterfalls near Carson City stands as nature’s rebellion against Nevada’s arid stereotype, offering visitors a magical escape...

The City of Reno announced its 2026 dates for its Junior Ranger Program, designed to give a fun educational opportunity for all ages. This year, the program will have two activities per month at six different Reno parks from January through December. According to organizers, each activity will offer the...

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - January is National Substance Use Disorder Treatment Awareness Month. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, nearly 48.4 million Americans experienced a substance use disorder in the past year, and only about 1 in 5 received treatment and it can quietly take...

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Event organizers have released ticket information for the annual Burning Man event. The event theme for 2026 will be Axis Mundi, to build art, camps, and mutant vehicles. “Burning Man in Black Rock City is the most unique event on the planet, bringing art, creativity, and...

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Nothing compares to the one and only Monster Jam® to become a fan for life with an ultimate day of family fun, roaring into Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center from January 9–11, 2026. Get ready to cheer, scream, and be amazed as massive Monster Jam...