Melendy Earns Silver in Reno
Carson Melendy, a senior at Churchill County High School, powered his way to a second-place finish in the 165-pound weight class at the 2025 Sierra Nevada Classic wrestling tournament, held Dec. 29-30 at the Reno Events Center. Melendy, a Greenwave varsity wrestler, competed in a challenging field at the annual...
Carson City criminal sentencing report for December 2025
Editor’s note: The Carson City District Attorney’s Office provides the Appeal with monthly sentencing reports for serious crimes when available. On Dec. 2, Eric Hanrihan, a Los Angeles resident, appeared for sentencing on the charge of eluding a peace officer endangering person or property, a category B felony. The...
Reno Rolls Out 2026 Junior Ranger Program: Engaging Activities Await Young Environmental Stewards
Attention, young nature enthusiasts of Reno! The city has rolled out the 2026 Junior Ranger Program schedule, promising a year packed with outdoor adventure and learning opportunities that cater to all ages and skill levels. According to the City of Reno's recent news release, the initiative invites participants to...
Seawolves post strong marks in Nevada
RENO, NEV. – The Alaska Anchorage track and field team posted seven top-10 marks in school history at the Silver & Blue Invite hosted by Nevada Reno. Tyler Drake finished second in the 60 hurdles and third in the long jump. His time of 8.36 in the hurdles ranks fourth all-time at UAA and his jump of 22-3/5.29 ranks...
Detectives Seize Nearly Twenty Pounds of Methamphetamine in Reno Narcotics Investigation
(Reno, NV) – In early January 2026, detectives with the Regional Narcotics Unit (RNU), Nevada State Police Investigation Division (Tri-NET), and the. Carson City Sheriff’s Office Street Enforcement Team (SET) received credible. information indicating that a male suspect would be trafficking a large quantity of...
Registration opens for Urban Roots spring break camps for kids
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Urban Roots offer day camp activities in the spring, summer and fall - each camp session aligns with Washoe County School District break periods. Their immersive outdoor learning environment allows campers to get dirty, make friends, and enjoy learning that always prioritizes fun. Registration is...
The Week in 1,000 Words: Nevada softball deserves applause for no-fear scheduling approach
Nevada Sports Net columnist Chris Murray is known to be a bit wordy, so we're giving him 1,000 words (but no more than that) every Friday to share his thoughts from the week that was in the world of sports. * FAR BE IT from me to give other people...
Reno and Sierra communities to enjoy sunny skies with slight chill in morning temps
The weekend ahead is looking absolutely gorgeous, but it will be chilly! The chill won't last too long, a warming trend started on Friday and will continue for a stretch, thanks to high pressure once again setting up shop over the Pacific Northwest. Temperatures across the area Saturday will still...
Time to update the medicine cabinet
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Open a medicine cabinet find a combination of over the counter, non-controlled prescription medications and sometimes controlled medication. The expiration dates will vary. For over the counter and non-controlled prescriptions their potency lasts a year. For controlled substances its six months...
Oakland friends and family pray for missing Reno woman’s return
OAKLAND, Calif. - Family and friends on Thursday held a vigil for Shellie Vickers, an Oakland native who lives in Reno. She Mixed Gelatin With This - Now She Can’t Stop Lose WeightHollywood Daily |. A tight-knit group of friends in Oakland joined family members to pray for her...

















