Support fund launched for children of fallen Truckee Meadows battalion chief and wife
The Truckee Meadows Fire and Rescue (TMFPD) community is mourning the tragic loss of one of its battalion chiefs and his wife, who were killed in a single-vehicle crash last weekend, as a community-wide support fund is launched for their two young, surviving children who remain hospitalized. The victims of...
One-woman ‘museum’: The new Great Basin Native Artists show at the Nevada State Museum...
When Melissa Melero-Moose went on elementary- and middle-school field trips to the Nevada State Museum in Carson City in the 1970s and ’80s, she saw something that made her cringe every time: the Native Americans exhibit. “It was naked mannequins. It was humiliating,” said Melero-Moose, who is a Northern...
Library Owner Pays Fees after Being Found Guilty of DUI Following Crash He Walked...
According to documents we were able to obtain via the Reno Municipal Court website, the owner of the downtown Library bar West Muller was found guilty of a DUI charge in late October, while charges of obstructing and resisting an officer and duty upon damaging an unattended vehicle were “dismissed with prejudice.”
Seasonal motor vehicle closure implemented at Sand Hills Critical Wildlife Habitat Area
CARSON CITY, Nev. (KOLO) - A seasonal motor vehicle closure has been put in place for Sand Hills. The closure began on Dec. 1 and will end on April 30. The habitat area is located around 20 miles north of Reno. The closure area encompasses around 13,300 acres and was...
Northern Nevada Health System donates $30,000 to combat food insecurity
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The Northern Nevada Health System (NNHS) is donating $30,000 to three local nonprofits dedicated to addressing food insecurity in the community. Each organization – The Children’s Cabinet CC Market, Catholic Charities St. Vincent’s Food Pantry, and the Food Bank of Northern Nevada – will receive...
Landlords needed for Reno Housing Authority’s low-income support programs
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Many Reno Housing Authority programs work because they have private landlord partners. Whether you own a small duplex or manage an entire apartment complex, there are programs that support the landlord as they rent to low-income Nevadans who need a safe, secure place to call home.
Experiencing Chickadee Ridge After A Recent Snowfall
Chickadee Ridge never fails to disappoint. On my recent trip up the trail, I got a chance to say hello to some squirrels and crows alongside the famous chickadees. The snow level is manageable to hike right now without snowshoes, however, I did sink pretty deep in some instances. As long as you stick to the path and...
Glass-like objects appeared to be in tater tots before arriving on campuses, investigation found
Glass-like objects appeared to be in tater tots before arriving on district campuses, an investigation found.
Miss Nevada USA makes history at Miss USA pageant with alopecia advocacy
LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — A Las Vegas woman who was crowned Miss Nevada in July made history at the Miss USA pageant by becoming the first contestant with alopecia to compete at the national level. Mary Sickler, 22, a pre-law student, decided to embrace her hair loss and compete...
Reno City Council Advances Drone Program for Policing, Invests in Infrastructure and Cultural Projects
The Reno City Council approved the Drone as First Responder program for the Reno Police Department on Wednesday, introducing four drones with real-time video and thermal imaging to improve response times and officer safety, in collaboration with the Real Time Information Center. The council also awarded a $2.1...
