Sparks Fire warns public about using drones during emergencies
Sparks Fire is reminding the public that flying recreational drones during emergencies, especially wildfires, can pose serious safety hazards and immediately ground firefighting aircraft. They say unauthorized drone activity over emergency scenes has become increasingly common and poses a significant threat to firefigh
Reno City Council to hold meeting on data center regulations
The City of Reno is holding a special meeting on data centers on Monday. The Reno City Council is looking discuss the data center regulation amendment, as well as possibly extending the moratorium placed in May until the end of the year. That moratorium pauses any approval or development of...
Local heat mitigation plans lack details on access to public drinking water
City and county officials from Southern and Northern Nevada acknowledged more work needs to be done to expand access to public drinking water and offer cooling centers beyond normal business hours. Reno and Las Vegas are the two fastest warming cities in the nation according to Climate Central, a nonprofit that analyze
Three Nevada Communities Earn National Main Street Accreditation
CARSON CITY, Nev. (June 1, 2027) — Three Nevada communities have earned national Main Street America accreditation, marking a major milestone for downtown revitalization and economic development efforts across the state. The Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development’s Main Street program announced that Boulder C
New boutique brings elevated fashion concept to downtown Truckee
TRUCKEE, Calif. — A new boutique has opened its doors in downtown Truckee, bringing a fresh retail concept to the historic district. AFTR HRS, an elevated women’s contemporary clothing store, is the latest venture from local business owner Allison Schultz, who has spent more than a decade building her retail presence i
Law enforcement agencies across Nevada announce Joining Forces impaired driving campaign
Law enforcement agencies across Nevada are preparing for a coordinated impaired drivers and riders campaign as part of the Joining Forces effort running from June 3 through June 21. According to the Storey County Sheriff's Office in an online post, the campaign will include police, deputies, and troopers across the...
Amber Alert issued for 5-year-old girl abducted in Carson City
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) -CARSON CITY, Nev. — An Amber Alert be issued after a child was abucted from a Carson City home. 5-year-old Amaya Meithof was reportedly taken from 2021 Lone Mountain #15 in Carson City Monday, June 1, 2026. The suspect is identified as Christopher Meithof. He is...
Reno, Las Vegas among nation’s fastest-warming cities for summer
Meteorological summer begins Monday, June 1, and a new analysis suggests Reno's summers are becoming hotter than those experienced by previous generations. Climate Central found Reno has seen 68 more hotter-than-normal summer days since 1970, the largest increase among 243 U.S. cities analyzed. Those days are defined a
Ready, set, ride: New grant program boosts off-highway vehicle access in Bureau of Land...
MOON ROCKS, Nev. (KOLO) - The Foundation for America’s Public Lands, the Bureau’s charitable partner, and Polaris, a global leader in powersports, unveiled a sign for Moon Rocks as the kickoff to their grant partnership to fund off-highway vehicle access, safety, and riding experience on Bureau of Land Management land
This Old-School Nevada Hot Dog Stand Has Been A Local Favourite Since 1979
Some places do not need flashy tricks to become local legends. In Sparks, one old-school Nevada counter has spent more than four decades proving that a simple hot dog can still steal the show. The appeal starts with steamed all-beef franks, natural casings, soft buns, and toppings piled on with...

















