Local nonprofits, agencies host Family Health Festival for back-to-school needs
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The next Family Health Festival takes place Saturday, July 26 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at Hug High School. Yolanda Rangel from Community Health Alliance and Michael Escobar from Northern Nevada Public Health stopped by Morning Break to talk about how this event is the biggest festival they put on as...
Reno Dance Company presents ‘The Wizard of Oz’ an original ballet
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) -Young Dorothy and her dog Toto are swept away by a tornado from their Kansas farm to the magical Land of Oz and embark on a quest with three new friends to see the Wizard, who can return her to her home and fulfill the others’ wishes. Join Reno Dance Company as they deliver an original ballet of...
Nevada Weather Alert: Thunderstorms and Highs Near 89°F Thursday, July 24th—Summer Weather Alert for...
Reno, Nevada – Thunderstorms and near 90-degree heat will bring a surge of summer weather to Reno on Thursday, July 24th, raising concerns for afternoon travel and outdoor plans. Nevada drivers along I-580 should be alert for quick-moving storms, gusty winds, and sudden downpours that could cause slick roads and...
Exploring Our Backyard: Robbing banks in Virginia City (well, sort of)
Exploring Our Backyard, Nevada Sports Net's summer adventure series, will run weekly features on activities in and around Northern Nevada. Today's feature is on the the Virginia City Outlaws in Virginia City. This series is present in sponsorship with LT Automotive and Maverik. The historic town of Virginia City is...
Catholic Charities hosting back to school vaccine clinics
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada is hosting two back to school vaccine clinics. The clinics will take place on July 31 and Aug. 1 for children ages 5 to 18. The first clinic will be held on July 31 from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at...
Teacher’s Warehouse to close at the end of July
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - “We really made a difficult decision to close the Teacher’s Warehouse,” says Sarah Gobbs-Hill with the Education Alliance. Difficult because the warehouse has been around since the 1980s. It was designed to help teachers with supplies they may not have been able to...
Teachers’ Warehouse in Reno to close; last day set for July 30
The Education Alliance of Washoe County and WCSD have decided to close the Teachers' Warehouse in favor of a "more impactful, direct approach to supporting educators." The decision was made "after careful consideration," according to Washoe County School District without offering extra details. To help ease the...
CDFW reports successful hazing keeping wolves away from livestock
(FOX40.COM) — The California Department of Fish and Wildlife said 21 hazing incidents done to keep wolves away from livestock were reported to be successful since the strike team pilot program began in June. According to CDFW, 18 staff members have committed to the strike team, patrolling more than 12 ranches and...
Local business owners power through Arlington Avenue Bridges project construction
Here in downtown Reno, the Arlington Avenue Bridges Project is going strong. Crews broke ground two months ago, and so far, we have a temporary Truckee River dam and a structural baseline for what RTC Public Information Officer Josh MacEachern says will not only be a modern transformation of the bridges, but of...
Riverside Artist Lofts’ celebrates 25th anniversary with open studio tours
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Mark your calendars for a momentous celebration!. The Riverside Artist Lofts are turning 25, and to commemorate this silver anniversary, all are invited to an exclusive open studios event, offering a captivating journey through the creative heart of our community. For years, Riverside artists have...