Hundreds show up to oppose turning Red Hawk golf course into housing
Wingfield residents showed up in force at a community meeting to express their opposition to a plan to turn part of a neighboring golf course into a housing development. Hundreds of people packed the cafeteria of Sky Ranch Middle School in Sparks late Thursday, March 12, during a meeting held by the Wingfield Springs...
Reno surpasses Las Vegas as top destination for California homebuyers seeking affordability
A new hotspot has emerged for homebuyers looking to leave California, and it's outdrawing a larger and more well-known metro area within its state in the process. Reno is the second-largest metropolitan area in the state of Nevada and has surpassed Las Vegas, the Silver State's largest city, as a more attractive...
5 Burger Spots in Sparks, Nevada that Locals are Raving About
Sparks is usually the “other side of Reno” to visitors, but locals know there are some seriously good burgers tucked between Victorian Square, the industrial area, and the Legends district. These are the spots Sparks folks talk about when they want a proper, juicy burger without crossing town...
Two crashes, one with injuries, causing traffic backups on Pyramid Highway
The Nevada Department of Transportation is reporting two crashes affecting lanes of traffic on Pyramid Highway, one with injuries. One is at the intersection of Pyramid and Wingfield Hills Road, and is affecting all lanes of traffic according to NDOT. The other crash is at Pyramid and Kiley Parkway and...
Nevada Humane Society holding free adoption event for big dogs
The Nevada Humane Society will hold its "Lucky in Love" adoption event at its locations in Reno and Carson City through Tuesday. Adoption fees will be waived for dogs that weigh more than 50 pounds and have been available for at least two weeks. The event will begin on Saturday...
Shattering records next week and feeling like summer
Next week will be record breaking in Northern Nevada, with 80’s likely for the first time this year. Not only will daily records be within reach, but also the warmest all-time record for the month of March. Reno usually sees its first 80 degree day in April, and first 85 degree day in May. Now is the time to make...
St. Paddy’s parade, ‘Princess Bride’: Free, cheap events this weekend
Looking for something to do in Northern Nevada this St. Patrick's Day weekend for $20 or less? Here are 20 ideas for the weekend of March 13-15, from concerts and movies to parades and kids' activities. Free and cheap events in Northern Nevada, March 13-15 "The Princess Bride," March 13-15: The historic Fallon...
DETR says DHS employees affected by shutdown may qualify for unemployment
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation says DHS employees being affected by the ongoing partial shutdown may be eligible for unemployment. “Our goal is to ensure that every affected worker has clear information about available resources,” said DETR Director Christopher Sewell....
Experiencing the Magic and Sacred of the Tattoo Experience in the Biggest Little City
Is a tattoo shop exterior important and does the outdoor look have an effect on who walks in or stays out? And what’s the local tattoo experience like once you decide to go for it?. Nevada student Grace Foerschler took this series of photos and wrote this essay on...
Reno police plan DUI team and patrols for St. Patrick’s Day weekend
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The Reno Police Department is planning a dedicated DUI team and patrols for St. Patrick’s Day weekend and the annual Leprechaun Crawl in downtown Reno. Public Information Officer Hunter Mercurio said the DUI unit will be “out and about checking for drunk drivers,” along with patrol officers in the...
