Codeword ‘Angel Shot’ combats human trafficking and dating violence
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - As St. Patrick’s Day approaches Safe Embrace Program Director Leslie Berg is sharing an important safety tactic for individuals who plan on going out on the town. This tool is a code word called “Angel Shot.’. “You basically tell the bartender that they would...
9 Nevada Coffee Shops Where Pastries Disappear Before Noon
Nevada is home to some seriously talented bakers and coffee roasters, and when they team up, magic happens. Across Las Vegas, Henderson, and Reno, certain coffee shops have earned a loyal morning crowd that shows up early for one reason: the pastries sell out fast. From flaky croissants to creative...
Airports set up donation drives for unpaid TSA officers during DHS funding crisis
Airports nationwide launch donation drives to support TSA officers working without pay during government funding lapse, with gift cards and food pantries.
Carson City Sheriff’s SWAT team apprehends teen suspect in connection with evasion, gun charges
A Carson City Sheriff’s SWAT team apprehended a teen suspect in connection with evasion, gun charges.
Why Sparks NV Locals Go CRAZY for This Mom-and-Pop Pizzeria on Prater Way
Residents from Sparks and nearby Sun Valley, Spanish Springs, and Incline Village frequently target East Prater Way to secure high-velocity “foodie” pizzas and oven-roasted wings until the early morning hours. This regional powerhouse has anchored the McCarran Plaza since its expansion, successfully positioning...
Child’s 9-1-1 call leads to Sparks domestic battery conviction
The Sparks City Attorney’s Office says a prosecutor secured a conviction tied to a domestic battery case that began with a child calling 9 -1-1. City Attorney Wes Duncan announced the office secured a conviction against Denise Hernandez for one count of Domestic Battery, Second Offense, tied to an incident reported...
Reno PD rank and file set the record straight
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) -Ron Dreher represents the Reno Police Protective Association. He says the group wanted to clear up any misconceptions that members of their association are involved in any alleged misconduct involving leadership at the Reno Police Department. “We think it is important that the community doesn’t...
Two officers were hurt and suspect killed in a Sparks shooting near McCarran and...
It happened at a shopping center along north McCarran Boulevard in Sparks. According to the Sparks Police Department, around 11 a.m. Thursday the suspect was telling other people they were going to go into a business in this shopping center and begin shooting people.
Reno Police claims the leadership shakeup won’t impact the Officer Involved Shooting protocol
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) -The Reno Police Department is leading an investigation into an Officer-Involved-shooting that occurred near North McCarran Blvd and East Prater Way on Thursday. The suspect, who has not been named yet, was shot and killed by Sparks Police in the parking lot. Two officers were taken to the hospital...
Painted Local Signal Boxes for Locals, By Locals
A citizen's forum contribution with a photo essay by a student at UNR who enjoys the variety of locally painted signal boxes:. F"or people who live in Reno, the city can often feel melancholic. The grey and brown during the winter overshadows any color within the city. You drive downtown...
