Amazon data center in Storey County begins hiring as construction gets underway
Amazon is officially hiring in Northern Nevada. The Northern Nevada Development Authority announced recently that the company has begun recruiting locally for its new data center project in Storey County. As part of that effort, Amazon will host a hiring event Monday, March 9 at Truckee Meadows Community College,...
Driver charged with DUI after hit-and-run that sent a bicyclist to the hospital
Sparks Police have identified a driver believed to be involved in a hit-and-run crash early Sunday morning. Sparks Police, Sparks Fire and REMSA responded to a report of a person lying in the roadway on Prater Way and View Street just after 3 a.m. Their investigation revealed the man had...
Reno, Nevada Weather Alert: Cold 35°F Nights Now Before 70°F Spring Warmth Wednesday
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Nevada – A crisp early-morning chill lingers over Reno as the sun rises above the Sierra. Calm winds and clear skies are setting the stage for a rapid warm-up. Temperatures start the day cool across the...
Megadeth performing at the GSR this July
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Megadeth will be performing at the GSR this July. The heavy metal band will be performing at the Grand Theatre on July 18 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets will go on sale this Friday and start at $44.50. Infinity Rewards members will have access to presale this...
Jamie Peek Out at City of Reno as Karma Box Controversies Deepen
Jamie Peek who worked closely with the troubled Karma Box non profit as a city of Reno employee listed as a Housing Coordinator with the Housing and Neighborhood Development Department is no longer a city employee. "Jamie Peek is no longer employed with the City of Reno,” the City of...
Investors, Take Note of Reno’s Supply Pipeline, Income Trends and Home-Ownership Costs
To the general public, Reno, Nevada, conjures up visions of casinos, nightlife, giant neon signs and vintage mid-century motels, as well as the beauty of nearby Lake Tahoe. In the multifamily investment world, the metro is drawing increased attention because of its limited incoming supply, steady population growth,...
RPD Chief, 5 other police members, placed on administrative leave
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Reno Police Department Chief Kathryn Nance and five other members of RPD have been placed on paid administrative leave after allegations of violating city policy. Several sources who reached out to KOLO 8 News Now claim that the allegations stem from issues related to training, but city officials...
Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority supports federal employees amid funding delay
With the delay in federal funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA) employees across the country, including those serving at Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO), are currently working without pay. “We are incredibly grateful to our TSA officers at RNO who...
Stepping into a Time Machine at Dreamwell Comics in Carson City
Stepping into Dreamwell Comics in Carson City, feels like stepping into a time machine — or for the comic book community a rather nostalgic flashback. “It couldn't be more necessary with everything going on in the world. It’s a good escape. I think it is very important,” Timothy Karter says.
Rising global tensions could affect gas prices in Reno
Tensions involving Iran may push oil prices higher worldwide, and those increases could soon show up at the gas pump in Nevada. Even though the United States produces much of its own oil, economists say global markets still determine what drivers pay. Gas prices are already climbing in Reno. According...

















