Museums at Indian Boarding Schools Are Shining Light on Their Survivors
“The original intent of this [school] was to destroy our culture,” says Stacey Montooth, executive director of the Nevada Department of Native American Affairs and citizen of the Walker River Paiute Nation. Together, under a cloudless Nevada sky in Carson City, she and I stroll the campus of the Stewart Indian...
Vehicle hits tree then ignites in flames leaving people trapped inside
SPARKS, Nev. (KOLO) - There was a major injury wreck Saturday, Aug. 16, in the 1900 block of Spanish Springs Road after a vehicle crashed into a tree and became fully engulfed in flames with people trapped inside, according to a Sparks Police Department news release. The solo-vehicle incident happened...
Single-vehicle crash in Sparks leaves three hospitalized with major injuries
SPARKS, Nev. — A single-vehicle crash early Saturday morning on the 1900 block of Spanish Springs Road left three people hospitalized with major injuries, according to authorities. The Sparks Police Department, Sparks Fire Department, and REMSA responded to the scene at approximately 3:45 a.m. after receiving reports...
Judge Denies Gag Order in Loving Case
(Reno, NV) — A judge is denying a gag order in the case involving the death of five-year-old Izabella Loving. Her parents, Nicholas and Andrea Loving, were back in court on Thursday. Their public defenders asked for the gag order after Andrea Loving’s arrest earlier this month, to limit the amount of information...
Man hospitalized after early morning shooting in Sun Valley
SUN VALLEY, Nev. — The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of gunfire early Saturday morning, in the area of Sun Valley Boulevard. On August 16 at around 3:57 a.m., deputies arrived at the scene and found an adult male victim with apparent gunshot wounds. Medical personnel,...
Paradise man arrested for receiving stolen meat and fish from Sierra Meat and Seafood...
PARADISE, Calif. -- A 51-year-old Paradise man was arrested for possession of stolen property after police assisted in an investigation by the Reno Police Department's and Sparks Police Department's Regional Crime Suppression Unit. The stolen property was wholesale meat and fish from Sierra Meat and Seafood in Reno....
Macy’s stylist offers back-to-school fashion ideas that stay on budget
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - LeToria Ramiro, a stylist at Macy’s Reno Meadowood, stopped by Morning Break to share some of this year’s best back to school fashion. To learn more, visit Macys.com or follow Macy’s on Instagram. You can also reach LeToria directly for her styling services via email or phone, (775) 221-9093,
Condo fire impacts Baywood Drive in Sparks
SPARKS, Nev. (KOLO) - The public is asked to avoid the 1000 block of Baywood Drive in Sparks due to a condo fire, according to a Sparks news release on Friday, Aug. 15, at 2:37 p.m. Sparks Fire is battling the blaze that engulfed a room in the home, the...
N&S Tractor opens new Sparks location, expanding service to Northern Nevada
SPARKS, Nev. (KOLO) - N&S Tractor has opened a new store in Sparks, part of a multi-state expansion that brings the 71-year-old company to Northern Nevada. The new location at 1455 Glendale Avenue sells large agricultural and construction equipment, including tractors, combines, backhoes and excavators. N&S Tractor...
UNR students moving in ahead of new school year
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Thousands of excited students will be making their way to the University of Nevada, Reno campus to kick off the new school year. Students arriving on campus for the first time are enrolled in the NevadaFIT program, which is a required course for new students at UNR. They get a chance to go to...
