Heat streaks are becoming more frequent and intense across the Mountain West, analysis finds
Most major cities are now experiencing two more extreme heat streaks each year compared to 1970, according to an analysis by Climate Central, which found that human-caused climate change is driving the trend. The nonpartisan research group defines an “extreme heat streak” as at least three days in a row...
EPA acts to protect Truckee River watershed, benefit Pyramid Lake Paiute Reservation through settlement...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has settled with CEMEX Construction Materials Pacific, LLC over Clean Water Act violation claims at its sand and gravel mine located in Wadsworth, Nevada, on the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe Reservation. CEMEX will pay $310,000 in penalties and work to restore floodplain and...
Wing Zone to open first Reno location later this month
Wing Zone Hot Chicken & Wings will open its first Reno location on Tuesday, August 19.
Reno, NV Weather Alert: Near 100°F Heat Returns Monday, Outdoor Safety Urged
Reno, NV – Residents across Reno and much of Northern Nevada should prepare for a burst of dangerous heat Monday as temperatures climb toward 99°F, with little relief until late in the evening. Light winds and cloudless skies will push heat indexes higher, creating hazardous conditions for outdoor activities.
Hot August Nights marks its Grand Finale with parade, awards ceremony
Local officials and businesses announced their award-winning picks at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center.
Hot August Nights honors top vintage vehicles at award ceremony
Old school Chevys, classic Corvettes... The final day of Hot August Nights brought out the best vintage vehicles northern Nevada has to offer. A slew of awards were up for grabs Sunday, including a $5,000 grand prize. But among the sea of cars on hand at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center...
Noble Pie hosting a 15th anniversary block party
Noble Pie Parlor is celebrating its 15-year anniversary with a block party, and all are invited. The MidTown pizza establishment is hosting The Cheney Block Party - a free, all-ages celebration happening at Noble Pie at 777 S. Center Street in Reno. The party runs from 4:00 until 11:00 p.m....
Runaway teen missing since mid-July found, per Washoe County Sheriff’s Office
A local runaway teenager who had been missing since mid-July has been found, according to the Washoe County Sheriff's Office (WCSO). According to an update posted on X, Elizabeth Bounty has been located and is safe. WCSO thanks the public and local media for their assistance in spreading the word.
‘Incoherent’ man arrested in woman’s death at Northern California campsite
The Sierra County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 36-year-old Nevada man after finding a woman’s body at a campsite Friday morning.
‘Scenes from the Truckee River’ featured at Sparks City Hall Gallery
SPARKS, Nev. (KOLO) - Sparks resident Matthew Bailey’s art will be featured in the Sparks City Hall Gallery through October. Bailey’s exhibit is titled “Scenes from the Truckee River.” It is a series of photographs he took from Farad to Derby Dam throughout the past decade.
