You’ll Never Escape the Fruitcake
Local historians David and Gayle Woodruff are back with their unique and entertaining holiday history program taking a look at holiday traditions and humorous stories to bring you some holiday cheer.
Trader Joe’s restocking its original mini canvas tote bags
Folks who missed out on Trader Joe’s OG canvas mini tote bags will get another chance as the specialty grocer is restocking the original colors this week. Trader Joe’s canvas mini tote bags are already showing up at some stores, with shoppers reporting their latest haul on social media. In Reno, an employee at the...
Reno Man Arraigned on Murder Charges Following Highway 395 Double Homicide
A 39-year-old Reno resident was arraigned Monday in Lassen Superior Court, facing multiple felony charges, including two counts of murder, in connection with a violent roadside confrontation that left two people dead last Saturday on Highway 395. Isacc Anthony Pedroza entered a plea of not guilty to a criminal...
Prevent holiday house fires: Reno Fire Department’s tips for safer celebrations
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - With holiday decorating and colder weather, the Reno Fire Department is urging residents to take precautions to prevent fires and carbon monoxide incidents, Fire Marshal John Beck said. “It’s beginning to look a lot like fire danger,” Beck said, adding that unattended open flames and improper...
RTC’s ‘Stuff A Bus’ returns offering holiday help for local families in need
People looking to give back this week can help the RTC Stuff A Bus Food Drive on Thursday as the agency works to support families across the community. The Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County will gather non-perishable items from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. outside the Sam’s Club at 4835 Kietzke Lane.
Reno, NV Weather Alert: Sierra Snow & Valley Mix Possible as Christmas Travel Weather...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Reno, NV – Nevada is preparing for a highly variable winter pattern from December 18–24, with NOAA’s long-range outlook showing above-normal precipitation across northern and western Nevada and temperatures...
Two suspects in custody after fleeing police twice on Thursday morning
Two suspects have been arrested and booked on multiple charges after allegedly fleeing from Nevada Highway Patrol troopers twice on Thursday morning. Troopers attempted a traffic stop on a white pickup truck just after 8:20 a.m. in the area of I-580 and South Meadows Parkway in Reno when the truck fled, according to...
Across Donner Summit on a Horse on Snowshoes
Perusing old newspapers can turn up interesting stories. “Hank Webber, the cowboy is crossing the Sierras [sic] on his snowshoe horse ‘California,’” the Mariposa Gazette reported on Feb. 19, 1916. Then on March 11, the paper had this story: “Hank Webee [sic] has challenged a snowshoe horse race against his horse...
Public meeting scheduled to discuss potential new Sparks-USA Parkway roadway connection
The RTC of Washoe County is inviting residents to gather on Wednesday, December 17, for an important conversation about the future of travel in our region. From 4 to 7 p.m. at the Red Hawk Golf Resort Events Center, community members will be able to explore new information about the Northeast Connector Feasibility...
Reno man charged with murder in Lassen County double homicide after highway shooting
LASSEN COUNTY, Calif. — A Reno man has been formally charged by the Lassen County District Attorney's Office with two counts of murder in connection with a double homicide along Highway 395 in Lassen County. Isacc Pedroza, 39, pled not guilty during his arraignment on Monday and is scheduled...

















