‘Tip a Cop’ fundraising event returning to Texas Roadhouse in Reno
Law enforcement agencies are typically known for serving the public, but a new fundraiser has police literally serving people - their food. Special Olympics Nevada, in partnership with Texas Roadhouse, are hosting a special Tip-A-Cop fundraiser in hopes of bringing their grand total of funds raised to over $50,000....
Lahontan wild horse gathering correction
The plan details removing the animals to reach appropriate management levels, which is seven to 10 horses.
Sierra Kids Before and After School Program
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Registration is now open for the City of Reno’s Sierra Kids Before and After School programs for the 2025-26 school year. Sierra Kids is designed to support families by offering an environment where kids can participate in structured activities, receive homework assistance and engage with others....
Employment scam awareness just in time for the fall semester
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Up at the UNR campus there’s a sparse student population right now. That’s because the fall semester doesn’t start until the end of August. Those who are here, however, have thoughts on their mind about a new roommate, a difficult class, or money---or lack of it.
Solar-powered street lights set to illuminate Reno community
Solar panels... You see them all around Nevada, whether on rooftops or hillsides. But perhaps you haven't seen solar-powered street lights. A Tampa, Florida-based company is taking advantage of the Silver State's sunny skies and is set to install the unique street lamps here in Reno. Streetleaf CEO Liam Ryan...
Man arrested in connection with high-end bike theft
SPARKS, Nev. (KOLO) - Juan Gomez-Arredondo was arrested, booked, and charged with commercial burglary and grand larceny after a $5,200 bicycle was reported stolen from the Worldwide Cyclery in Sparks on Monday, July 7, according to a Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Facebook post. The Sunday, July 20, post said...
Dump truck rollover causes major traffic headaches on eastbound I-80 through Sparks
Expect major traffic headaches if you are driving on eastbound I-80 east of Sparks at any point Monday after a fully-loaded dump truck flipped earlier in the day. On Monday at approximately 9:15 a.m., the Nevada Highway Patrol responded to a crash at the location of I80 eastbound just east of Vista Boulevard in Sparks.
Father arrested in New York in death of 9-year-old daughter he had reported missing
Luciano Frattolin of Montreal was arrested and charged with murder and concealing of a corpse.
UNR says Zeus the swan died of natural causes
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The University of Nevada says Zeus the swan died of natural causes. In a statement, a University spokesperson says that, following a comprehensive necropsy by a group in Davis, California, it has been found that the swan died of natural causes in March. No signs of...
Local artists paint signal boxes in Reno and Sparks
Canyon Webb’s signal box is hard to miss with its colorful design. When driving by it, you can see the two furry giants with white sharp teeth and yellow diluted eyes. It shows them ravaging through a spooky town during a full moon. Webb has been tattooing for two...