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RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Reno Police are investigating a crash that ended with a vehicle hitting a home on Katherine Drive. It happened just after 10:00 Monday night. A KOLO 8 News Now photographer at the scene said the car was smoking and appeared to have driven through multiple yards.

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The man accused of murdering a volunteer at the Nevada Veterans Memorial Plaza is set to receive a psychological evaluation. On Friday, Michael Paulsen was ordered by judge Egan Walker to be sent to Lake’s Crossing, a maximum security psychiatric facility in Reno. Paulsen is...

As winter storms approach, counties and cities across Northern Nevada and parts of California are offering free sandbags as a proactive measure in preparation for possible flooding. Forecasts call for a mix of rain and snow, with periods of heavier rain that could lead to runoff in low-lying areas or...

While they may seem like minor issues at first, potholes can lead to significant problems if left unaddressed. First, potholes create safety hazards for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians. Sudden swerving or unexpected damage to a vehicle can easily cause accidents. Additionally, potholes can lead to costly repairs...

Dos Pueblos boys and girls wrestlers tested themselves against elite competition from throughout the state and the country at the Reno Tournament of Champions over the weekend in Nevada. Five Chargers advanced to the second day of action and three boys made it to the “blood round,” with a chance...

The Storey County Sheriff's Office is investigating an alleged hit-and-run crash on C Street in Virginia City. Around 3:20 p.m., a deputy with the Sheriff's Office was flagged down regarding the incident, according to a post from the SCSO on Facebook. The driver of a blue Dodge pickup was identified,...

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A car crashed into a building, causing life-threatening injuries to a driver. An eight-year-old child is also facing injuries, but non-life threatening. This happened at approximately 8:57 a.m. at the intersection of Silverada Boulevard and Fantastic Drive on Sunday morning. According to authorities, the driver was...

Looks like it'll be a white Christmas after all, at least on Mt Rose Highway. As of 5:30 p.m. Monday, the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) was enforcing chain controls on State Route 431 from Sky Tavern to Incline Village. Monday's storms have covered the road in snow and ice,...