Reno police officer rear-ended by suspected drunk driver
RENO, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — A Reno Police Department (RPD) officer was rear-ended by a possible drunk driver, authorities say. The crash happened in the area of 4th and Evans Ave. just after 11 p.m. on July 23. Authorities say the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office will...
Most county, city residents automatically enrolled in new emergency alert software
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Residents of Reno, Sparks, and unincorporated Washoe County have received or will soon receive a notice in their sewer bills regarding Smart911, the region’s emergency alert system. The notice informs customers that they have been automatically enrolled in Smart911 using the contact information...
Reno installs new historical markers to preserve city’s heritage
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The City of Reno has added seven new locations to its Historical Marker Program, further preserving landmarks that define the city’s past. The selected sites include: California Building, McKinley Park School, Lear Theater, Douglas Alley, Reno City Hall, The former Chinatown site near Lake Street...
Tahoe Biltmore, Waldorf Astoria site foreclosed
CRYSTAL BAY, NEV. – The former Tahoe Biltmore Lodge was sold in a foreclosure sale to its original benefactor, Lake Tahoe Partners LLC. Nine pieces with the Waldorf Astoria Lake Project were sold in a trustee sale on July 15, according to the Washoe County Recorder’s office. Newport...
Reno Fire using goats to mitigate fire danger
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The Reno Fire Department says it is using goats to mitigate fire risk in Reno. 250 goats have been deployed into the Evans Creek area. Fire officials say the goats are used to help reduce dry brush and other invasive, fire prone vegetation. The goats come...
Hamilton Zanze Completes Acquisition of Two Garden-Style Apartment Communities Totaling 776-Units in in Reno...
RENO, NV - Hamilton Zanze, a leading San Francisco-based multifamily real estate investment firm, announced it has sponsored the purchase of Lakeview and Sand Pebble/Spanish Oaks, two apartment communities in the Reno metropolitan area. Hamilton Zanze sponsored the transaction through HZ Capital Partners Fund I, its...
Sun Valley crash hospitalizes 2
A weak frontal boundary is keeping some clouds and sprinkles in the picture overnight. Expect partial clearing Wednesday. An area of low pressure along the coast will help to pop T-storms each afternoon through Saturday. Some storms could be strong, with heavy rain, gusty wind, and hail. -Jeff. In this...
Northern Nevada Food Truck Showdown: Vote to send your favorite to the final four!
RGJ readers have narrowed the field to just eight food trucks (aka the "Elite Ate"). Vote now to help us determine who advances to the final four and will remain in the running to be named Northern Nevada's favorite food truck of summer 2025! The next round of voting starts now. Check out the remaining contenders,...
What caliber of concerts will the new Grand Sierra Resort Arena bring to Reno?
Around the office, we've discussed what the first concert at Grand Sierra Resort Arena will be when it opens, which is scheduled for fall 2027. Getting bigger concerts in Northern Nevada was a huge selling point from the GSR when it asked for public money this spring in the form of property-tax abatements. Those...
Reno City Council approves 8 staff layoffs to help address budget gap
RENO, Nev. — The Reno City Council approved layoffs for eight city staff positions at its meeting Wednesday in an effort to address an estimated $25 million budget gap. The move comes after the city's plans were revealed in a memo this month, contradicting the city's previous reassurance that the layoffs were not on...