Amazing America: Sparks Heritage Museum railroad trains
All year long we are highlighting what makes the United States and specifically Nevada so special... for America's big 250th birthday celebration. Today we take you to modern day Sparks where back in the 19th century there wasn't much, just marshland where people passed through on wagons. But it quickly...
Junkee Clothing Exchange says repeat thief stole from store, RPD urge police reports
A downtown Reno boutique says a man captured on surveillance video has repeatedly stolen from the store in recent weeks, including by going into employee-only areas. Viktorya Barnes, an employee at Junkee Clothing Exchange, said the man was seen on video entering the back room where employees keep personal belongings.
Wintry storm prompts chain controls on some mountain highways
A wintry storm prompted chain controls on some mountain highways including I-80 over Donner Summit. Drivers should be prepared for weather changes and impacts to travel. In the Tahoe Basin, a Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect through Wednesday afternoon. Heavy snow above 6,500 feet is expected, with 4 to 10 inches common at mid elevations and up to 18 inches on higher...
Second earthquake strikes near Lahontan Reservoir
RENO, Nev. — At 10:33 a.m., the Nevada Seismological Laboratory (NSL) recorded another large earthquake near Lahontan Reservoir, this time with a magnitude of 4.8. The quake was located about 13 miles southwest of Fallon, 20 miles north of Yerington at a depth of 4.6 miles. Hundreds of earthquakes have shaken communities in northwestern Nevada since April 13, when a magnitude 5.68 quake struck...
NHP trooper rescues geese stranded on northbound I-580
On Wednesday morning, there was plenty of honking on I-580 northbound near 5th Street, not from cars, but from geese in need of rescue. Nevada Highway Patrol got a call about animals in the road, and a trooper was sent out, finding two adult geese and three goslings, according to an NHP spokesperson.
Monarch has best first quarter ever, management says
Profits widened dramatically at Monarch Casinos & Resorts in the first quarter of 2026. The company reported a profit of $27.6 million, a 38.9 percent increase from the previous year. Net revenue reached $136.5 million, an 8.9 percent increase. Cash flow leapt 19 percent to $48.9 million. The company also...
Incline Village Farmers Market moves from Incline Village Library parking lot to Diamond Peak...
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – The Incline Village Farmers Market is moving from the Incline Village Library parking lot to Diamond Peak Ski Resort’s upper parking lot starting on their opening day, Thursday, May 21. The change in venue for the Incline Village Farmers Market comes after owner/operators of...
Man arrested after allegedly trying to contact kids at local elementary school
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - A man has been arrested after police say he was attempting to make contact with students at Risley Elementary School. Jim Rosaco was arrested by the Washoe County School District Police on Monday after attempting to make contact with the students near the school campus. Rosaco...
Reno police activity near downtown on E. 6th St.
Residents on the 1600 block of East 6th Street reported a significant police presence Tuesday evening as officers blocked off portions of the roadway for an active investigation. While the Reno Police Department has not yet released official details regarding the nature of the call, several patrol units were seen...
Northwest Reno Library to close for repairs
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The Northwest Reno Library will be closed starting in earl May for repairs. Washoe County says the library will be undergoing heating and cooling replacement, as well as a roof retrofitting, which it will force it to close starting May 6. The library is expected to...

















