Boston the Arson Dog shares fire safety tips for pet owners
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Tuesday, July 15 is National Pet Fire Safety Day. So Monday, Captain Sean O’Brien from Reno Fire Department and Boston, RFD’s arson dog, stopped by Morning Break to share important safety reminders for pet owners. Nearly 500,000 pets are affected by fire each year...
A.V.A Ballet brings “Vortex: The Ballet that Rocks” back to Artown
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - A.V.A. Ballet Theatre‘s artisitic director, Alexander Van Alstyne, and board member, Steve Trounday, stopped by Morning Break to invite the community to their free Artown event, the annual “Vortex: The Ballet That Rocks.”. The Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater at the Bartley Ranch Regional Park...
Heaven-sent comedic camp: Reno Little Theater rolls out hilarious muse-ical ‘Xanadu’
I didn’t know how badly I needed to laugh until I caught the sneak preview performance of Reno Little Theater’s new Artown show, Xanadu, the stage musical comedy based on the campy box-office bomb of a film from 1980. But I definitely did, and this show was my remedy.
Dress for Success hosts second annual Recycle the Runway gala and dinner
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The mission of Dress for Success is to help unemployed and underemployed women achieve economic independence by providing no-fee programs, development tools and professional attire to thrive in work and in life. Jessica Stack, the new executive director for Dress for Success Reno – Northern...
Reno Bike Project seeks volunteers for Burning Man pop-up event
As Burning Man approaches, a local bike shop is calling for volunteers to help with its annual pop-up event. The shop, which serves burners from around the world, will be busy from August 19 to 25 as festival-goers collect their bikes before heading to the desert. "We sell around 1,600...
Area Heat Advisory remains in effect; area air quality currently unhealthy
It's another scorcher on Monday with highs in the upper 90s to low 100s across western Nevada and northeast California, and little overnight relief - especially in urban areas. The area air quality reached unhealthy levels around noon. A Moderate to Major Heat Risk remains through Tuesday, so stay hydrated...
Good Samaritan Saves Newborn Baby’s Life After Hearing Cries from a Dumpster
In a heart-stopping act of bravery, a Good Samaritan in Sun Valley, Nevada, is being hailed as a hero after saving a newborn baby who was abandoned in a dumpster. The rescue occurred on July 5, when the unidentified citizen heard the cries of an infant coming from a parking lot and immediately dialed 911, according...
Reno’s Mellow Fellow to close after a decade near Greater Nevada Field
Mellow Fellow, a beloved fixture in downtown Reno near Greater Nevada Field, is closing its doors after a decade of operation. The establishment announced on social media Sunday that it was unable to reach an agreement with the building owners to continue through another winter. "Our last day here will...
Gallery: Attendees Get Hands-On with School Bus Inspections at STN EXPO West
RENO, Nev. — The National School Bus Inspection Training Program developed by school bus maintenance and inspection expert Marshall Casey, formerly the director of maintenance for the South Carolina Department of Education, trains technicians on how to conduct regular vehicle inspections, above and beyond state or...
Magician Teaches Transportation Directors About Connection at STN EXPO West
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. — Jon Petz, a former sales executive turned professional magician and the “World’s Only Amazement Artist,” demonstrated through magic tricks and puzzle solving that “moments of amazement” can provide opportunities for real connection. “We fall in love with how difficult a...