Reno adds seven new historical markers to highlight city’s past
The new locations will have plaques installed explaining the location's importance to Reno's history.
Dogs seized by Northern California deputies after woman hospitalized in attack
Northern California authorities have seized the pair of dogs blamed in a weekend attack that sent a Calpine woman to the hospital as well as a string of at least four other attacks on people and animals in the past year. The dogs are now in quarantine at the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe under the custody of the...
City of Reno making improvements to W. 7th Street after public voices concerns
A memo was filed with the City of Reno today detailing improvements the city is making to the area of West 7th Street. According to the memo, the area has experienced higher crash rates than normal, due to its unique geometry and geography, combined with higher traffic volume and high travel speeds.
Local police, fire conducting joint training at North Valleys High School
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Local police and fire departments are teaming up to conduct active assailant training at North Valleys High School. The training will be conducted between the Reno Police Department, the Washoe County School District Police Department, and the Reno Fire Department during the daylight hours of July...
Driver suffers minor injuries in crash that shut down part of I-80
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Update at 12:36 p.m.: NHP says the truck that overturned had its front right steer tire fail, causing the crash that forced the closure of a portion of I-80. The driver was the sole occupant of the truck sustained minor injuries. Original Article: A fully loaded...
Necropsy confirms natural causes in death of beloved swan at UNR’s Manzanita Lake
A cherished swan who once called Manzanita Lake on the University of Nevada, Reno campus home died in March of natural causes, according to a comprehensive necropsy conducted by the Necropsy Services Group in Davis, California. The necropsy found no signs of trauma. Despite the necropsy's findings, reports on social...
Man restrained, wheeled to patrol car using dolly in arrest at Sparks Walmart
Police had to restrain a man and wheel him to a patrol car using a dolly during an arrest at a Sparks Walmart on Monday. Officers with the Sparks Police Department arrived at the Walmart to find a man, identified as 37-year-old Jonathan Szarko of Sparks, in the store's electronics section.
Reno Police and Fire team up with WCSD Police to hold joint training at...
For a multi-agency training exercise that simulates an active attacker scenario, emergency response teams will gather at North Valleys High School this week. The Reno Police Department, Reno Fire Department, and Washoe County School District Police Department will participate in the two-day exercise on Wednesday and...
Alexis Hill announces plans to run for governor
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Washoe County Commissioner Alexis Hill has announced plans to run for governor. She will face Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford in the Democratic Primary. In a statement to KOLO 8 News Now, Hill said, “I will make it official at the end of August. My career in public service shows me the state is...
Northern Nevada military news briefs
The United Veterans Legislative Council is holding elections for all officer positions for the 2026–28 term. The elections will take place via Zoom on Aug. 1 at 1:30 p.m., and will be hosted from the Nevada Department of Veterans Services office in Reno. The UVLC was founded as a voice and proponent for veterans...
