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Tahoe from the cosmos: Former astronaut Jerry Linenger talks Lake Tahoe, PBS’s ‘Once Upon...

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – As Jerry Linenger looked out from his porthole window on the space station Mir, his eyes were searching for that familiar, turquoise landmark tucked inside the snow-clad peaks of the Sierra Nevadas below. “[Lake Tahoe] is a very special place on the planet,” Linenger, retired...
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Top Transportation Teams Put People First, STN EXPO West Panel Reveals

RENO, Nev. – Transportation leaders from six school districts across the U.S. shared their team-building secrets in an STN EXPO West panel on Monday. CEO Antonio Civitella explained how Transfinder administered the fourth annual Top Transportation Teams award program by surveying participating districts’ employees and
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Volunteer Effort Helps Expand Support for Vulnerable Residents Across Northern Nevada

For many people experiencing homelessness or housing instability, access to everyday necessities can make a meaningful difference. A hygiene kit, a meal, or a simple act of kindness can offer comfort, dignity, and a reminder that their community cares. In many cases, that care is delivered through nonprofit organizatio
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Rain showers and thunderstorms continue Tuesday… with drier conditions by Thursday.

Rain showers and thunderstorms continue Tuesday… with drier conditions by Thursday.
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Car crashes into Sparks home, causing property damage

A car crashed into a home in Sparks on Monday evening, causing property damage. It happened in the area of Greenbrae Drive and McCarran Boulevard, according to a spokesperson from the Nevada Highway Patrol. There was one person in the car, and they were not injured. The fence lines of...
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KOLO 8 Exclusive: Sheriff Darin Balaam discusses exploring consolidation options with Reno Police

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) — Washoe County Sheriff Darin Balaam confirming work is underway to determine whether consolidating the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office and the Reno Police Department into a single metro police department is the right move for the region. Balaam said the effort is focused on manpower,...
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Tahoe fire crews form strike team on fire burning north of basin

LOYALTON, Calif. – A strike team is mobilizing out of the Lake Tahoe Basin on an over 12,000-acre fire that has burned across three counties north of Tahoe. The Elephant Fire started Saturday afternoon, igniting near Hwy 49 northeast of Loyalton, Calif. and has burned areas of the Lassen, Plumas and Sierra counties.
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More storms develop this afternoon, flooding possible

Storms will develop by 2 pm Tuesday, some of them could lead to flash flooding and ponding on roadways.
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Firebird Light Opera to present patriotic concert at National Automobile Museum

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) -In honor of America’s birthday celebration, Firebird Light Opera is inviting the community to a rousing concert featuring favorite works by American composers, performed by the company’s own multi-talented members. Adam Cates and Kevin Merkling recently stopped by the Morning Break studio to talk abo
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Reno Basque Festival 2026

The 58th annual Reno Basque Festival returns this weekend at the McKinley Arts and Culture Center helping promote the heritage and culture of the Basque community.

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