Man arrested on kidnapping and assault charges
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - A man has been arrested on charges of kidnapping, assault and other offenses. 28-year-old Angel Diaz was arrested on Monday after deputies with the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office responded to a Sun Valley residence for reports of assault with a deadly weapon. Police say Diaz...
Governor makes appointments to Fuel Resiliency Committee
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - On Wednesday, Jan. 7, Gov. Joe Lombardo announced appointments to the Fuel Resiliency Committee, which works to strengthen Nevada’s preparedness and response to fuel supply disruptions from California. Its first meeting is slated for Tuesday, Jan. 13. The advisory committee is made up of state...
Sparks police seek public’s help in locating missing 25-year-old man
The Sparks Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a 25-year-old man. Police identified him as Alexander Meyers, who is currently unhoused and believed to be in the Reno–Sparks area. His last known residence was at the Boulder Creek Apartments, located at 4005 Moorpark Court.
Chain controls in place on multiple roads through the Sierra, wind restrictions in Washoe...
Snowy conditions are causing slick roads and bringing chain controls across the Sierra on Wednesday night, while wind restrictions are in place through Washoe Valley. Chain controls are currently in place for portions of I-80 and Mt. Rose Highway. There are also chain controls on U.S. 50 and Kingsbury Grade.
Piroshky Piroshky brings Seattle baked goods to Reno for one-day pop-up
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Seattle’s famous Piroshky Piroshky bakery is having another one-day pre-order pick-up event in Reno this month after a successful pop-up experience last January. Customers can pick up their pre-orders at Pigeon Head Brewery Thursday, Jan. 29 from 5-7 p.m. The flash-frozen, custom-ordered Eastern...
Evening forecast for January 7
The next storm arrives this evening into Thursday morning, setting us up for light mountain and valley snow potential.
Washoe County’s Pilot Safe Parking Program at Our Place Is Still Waiting for its...
Darting from underneath a grey sky this morning, Sabrina Sweet, the human services coordinator with Washoe County, checks in with staff to ask if any vehicle used the county’s new safe parking space now available at the front parking lot of Our Place off of 21st in Sparks, but is told no.
Marcolino’s new location to open on Saturday morning
From building a new menu to preserving an iconic fixture, Marcolino's Italia's new location has much to offer. The Italian restaurant moved into the old Rapscallion building at the corner of Wells Avenue and Vesta Street. The grand opening is set for Saturday, January 10th at 11 a.m. The owner...
Spa at Silver Legacy offers salt inhalation, sauna and steam rooms
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - KOLO 8 and the Spa at Silver Legacy have partnered together to showcase the services and amenities offered to guests, both tourists and locals. In the third episode, KOLO 8 Morning Break host, Katey Roshetko, showed off some of the amenities offered to guests who book an appointment at the spa...
Woman accused of leaving baby in dumpster pleads not guilty
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - A woman accused of leaving a baby in a Sun Valley dumpster has pleaded not guilty. Taylour Dickinson was arraigned in court on Wednesday. The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office says Dickinson left the newborn inside a dumpster in the 4000 block of Sun Valley Blvd this past July.

















