2 homes heavily damaged in Sparks fire; no injuries reported
1:45 p.m. update: A house fire broke just after 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 23, in the 900 block of Pinewood Drive near Goldy Way in Sparks, officials said. Two homes were heavily damaged. Flames were visible between them when crews arrived. No injuries were reported. Sparks Fire Chief Walt White said crews responded in...
Great Reno Balloon Race preview
Although the Great Reno Balloon Race isn't happening until later this year -- we're getting a special preview of what the event has to offer!
“Lightning can strike outside of a thunderstorm core 10 miles:” NWS safety advice ahead...
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - With the storm moving into the forecast for Thursday afternoon and into the weekend, it’s important to be cautious of thunderstorms and lightning. Adam Mayberry with Truckee Meadows Fire and Rescue says that the great news about thunderstorms is the rain that accompanies them. “Northern...
Sheriff confirms ICE arrest in Carson City
Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong confirmed a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrest in north Carson City on July 24, but federal authorities did not provide details on the identity, whereabouts or charges of the person arrested. “These actions, unless assistance is requested, do not involve CCSO, including...
UNR study: Nevada rural housing crisis deepens as affordability dwindles
Reno, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — RENO, Nev. — A new study from the University of Nevada, Reno Extension highlights a growing crisis in rural housing across the state. The comprehensive report reveals that affordable housing is increasingly out of reach for many residents in Nevada's rural communities across the state.
Vintage Ford Model T will now greet travelers at Reno-Tahoe International Airport
The National Automobile Museum has partnered with the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority to launch an interactive display featuring a restored 1926 Ford Model T. The car, one of the most recognizable in automotive history, is now stationed inside the main terminal near baggage claim, framed by a backdrop of the iconic Reno...
Sparks’ Victorian Avenue closure aims to boost foot traffic but raises parking concerns
SPARKS, Nev. — Victorian Avenue in Sparks is undergoing a transformation this summer, as the city aims to make the area more pedestrian-friendly. The initiative, called "Summer in the City," will see the avenue closed to cars from July until mid-October, with the goal of revitalizing the downtown stretch.
Carson City Panda Express slates grand opening celebration
CARSON CITY, Nev. (KOLO) - Festivities for the grand opening of the Carson City Panda Express will begin Monday, July 28, at 9:30 a.m. at 2710 North Carson Street. There will be a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Carson City Chamber of Commerce, a gift for the first lucky 88 guests, and a donation to the local food...
Reno college student’s statement read in Idaho killer Bryan Kohberger’s sentencing
Just before Bryan Kohberger was sentenced to life in prison for the 2022 murders of four University of Idaho students, a young Reno woman’s statement captured some of the horror survivors have faced. Bethany Funke, a graduate of Reno High School, was a roommate of the four victims. They lived in off-campus housing in...
Reno recovers thousands in unpaid parking tickets after system overhaul
More than 2,000 overdue parking tickets have been paid off following recent upgrades to the City of Reno’s parking enforcement system. The City of Reno has collected payments on 2,157 parking tickets, totaling $67,890.97 in fines and fees, after restoring access to registered owner information and resuming mailed...