Sparks’ Victorian Avenue closure aims to boost foot traffic but raises parking concerns
SPARKS, Nev. — Victorian Avenue in Sparks is undergoing a transformation this summer, as the city aims to make the area more pedestrian-friendly. The initiative, called "Summer in the City," will see the avenue closed to cars from July until mid-October, with the goal of revitalizing the downtown stretch.
Carson City Panda Express slates grand opening celebration
CARSON CITY, Nev. (KOLO) - Festivities for the grand opening of the Carson City Panda Express will begin Monday, July 28, at 9:30 a.m. at 2710 North Carson Street. There will be a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Carson City Chamber of Commerce, a gift for the first lucky 88 guests, and a donation to the local food...
Reno college student’s statement read in Idaho killer Bryan Kohberger’s sentencing
Just before Bryan Kohberger was sentenced to life in prison for the 2022 murders of four University of Idaho students, a young Reno woman’s statement captured some of the horror survivors have faced. Bethany Funke, a graduate of Reno High School, was a roommate of the four victims. They lived in off-campus housing in...
Reno recovers thousands in unpaid parking tickets after system overhaul
More than 2,000 overdue parking tickets have been paid off following recent upgrades to the City of Reno’s parking enforcement system. The City of Reno has collected payments on 2,157 parking tickets, totaling $67,890.97 in fines and fees, after restoring access to registered owner information and resuming mailed...
Reno first responders hold realistic active shooter drills at North Valley High School
RENO, Nev. — North Valley High School recently hosted a series of active shooter scenario trainings, bringing together multiple first responder agencies to ensure coordinated efforts in the event of a real-life crisis. The training sessions, which began on Wednesday, involved the Reno Police Department, Reno Fire...
RSCVA approves $101,253 settlement with OSHA over 2023 employee death
More than two years after a Reno-Sparks Convention Center employee died, the RSCVA board voted on a settlement with OSHA. The Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority tell us that it agreed with pay a fine of just more than $101,000. The death occurred in January of 2023 - during an...
Firm buying more than 1,000 apartments in Reno, Sparks
Northern Nevada’s second-largest multifamily portfolio sale is in the books – well, mostly. San Francisco-based Hamilton Zanze, an institutional multifamily investor with more than 25,000 units across the U.S., purchased three properties from longtime Northern Nevada multifamily developer and operator Kromer...
South Reno Slim Chickens to host grand opening
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Slim Chickens will open its new south Reno restaurant on Monday, July 28, at 9:45 a.m., at 1085 Steamboat Parkway. There will be a ribbon cutting followed by a check presentation to the Reno Police Department’s K-9 Unit. This location will create almost 100 jobs.
City Council OKs laying off 8 Reno employees
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - On Wednesday, July 23, the Reno City Council approved laying off eight employees. According to a Reno City Council resolution, it is necessary to reduce staff of city departments and authorize the city manager to take all necessary and appropriate actions to implement this resolution for fiscal...
Reno Fire Department using goats to reduce wildfire risk
The City of Reno is collaborating with Reno Fire to bring a natural fire mitigation program to the residents of Evans Creek. About 250 goats from High Desert Graziers from Smith Valley started grazing approximately 27 acres of City-owned open space property on July 18th. The Spanish goats will graze...