Alleged kitten killer arrested in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — A man accused of torturing a kitten to death inside a San Francisco bank’s entryway was taken into custody, authorities announced Thursday. William Ohlson, 33, of Reno, Nev., was booked into the San Francisco County Jail on Tuesday for charges of animal abuse and resisting arrest. In the early mo
Morning Download: American Century Championship sets record attendance, TV ratings
On weekday mornings, Nevada Sports Net will recap three big headlines of the day in its Morning Download. Read below for today's topics. 1. American Century Championship sets record attendance, TV ratings. The American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament in South Tahoe delivered its largest final-round audie
School transportation leaders gather in Reno to address rising bus costs
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) — School transportation leaders from across the country are meeting this week in Reno to confront rising bus costs, aging fleets and the challenge of modernizing student transportation without exceeding strained budgets. The gathering, STN West 2026, runs July 9–15 at the Peppermill Resort. The confer
The State of Downtown Report
Downtown Reno continues to evolve, and a new report is offering a detailed look at where the district stands today and where it’s headed next. Nathan Digangi, Economic Development Director for the Downtown Reno Partnership, joined Mornings on FOX 11 Tuesday to discuss the organization’s annual State of Downtown Report.
Southbound Pyramid Way to close for second weekend in July for roadwork in Sparks
Construction on Pyramid Way in Sparks brings another full weekend closure of southbound traffic this month as a major road improvement project continues. The Nevada Department of Transportation said sections of southbound Pyramid Way will close while crews excavate the roadway and begin initial repaving work as part of
Moderate pine pollen dominates Reno Sparks allergy count
Do you seem to be dealing with allergies today and wondering what is causing them? The latest pollen report from Allergy and Asthma Associates shows moderate pollen levels across the Reno-Sparks area, with pine pollen making up most of what was found in the air. The overall pollen level was...
Defense attorneys in Anna Marie Scott case file motion to dismiss charges
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Lawyers for Delshay Astor, 28, filed a motion on July 12, 2026 to dismiss the case against him in the death of Anna Marie Scott, arguing the court does not have grounds to bring charges because both Astor and Scott are tribal members and the crime occurred on tribal land.
Hot, dry weather raises wildfire concerns across the region
Hot and dry weather has returned to the region, bringing increased wildfire concerns as temperatures climb and little to no moisture is in the forecast. According to the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District in an online post, crews have already responded to multiple fire starts and are urging people to avoid activi
From raising puppies to placement: Inside Liberty Dogs’ veteran support program
In early June, Eryn Redmond was in her backyard in North Reno with Annie, a black Labrador she had been raising since the dog was eight weeks old. Annie, now just over a year old, stayed close to Redmond and followed her movements throughout the yard. Redmond is a retired...
Sparks police chief responds to exploration of law enforcement consolidation
SPARKS, Nev. (KOLO) - On Tuesday, July 14, 2026 Washoe County Sheriff Darin Balaam released a statement regarding the exploration of law enforcement consolidation after sitting down in an exclusive interview with KOLO 8 News Now. Balaam said the effort is focused on manpower, funding and modernizing public safety servi
