Renown reopens crisis care center in Sparks
SPARKS, Nev. (KOLO) - Renown has reopened a crisis care center in Sparks. The center is located on 480 Galletti Way on the campus of Northern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services. The center offers 24/7 short term behavioral health crisis intervention and stabilization services for those in need of immediate...
Toys for Tots begins
The annual KOLO 8 Toys for Tots drive is officially underway! You can drop off or ship your toys directly to KOLO to help make Christmas merry for thousands of kids in our community.
Good Neighbors Warming Center Initiative Doubles Nights at Local Churches in its Second Year
The Good Neighbors Warming Center initiative has lined up its second year of no-barrier, welcoming warming center locations starting tonight until March 31st 2026, doubling the nights it is offering for women and families in need, with food and case management also offered. The first night will be hosted at...
Ask Joe: River Inn legal battle could be settled soon
A two year long legal fight could be settled soon as mediation is now set for November 17th in a lawsuit that was filed by a Reno resident who says she was harassed by the owners of the River Inn. The lawsuit was filed in 2023. If mediation fails, a trial would likely be the next step.
Washoe County Launches Campaign to Encourage Local Residents to Foster, Adopt, or Mentor Children
The Washoe County Human Services Agency (HSA) in Reno, Nevada, is observing National Adoption Awareness Month in November 2025. The agency has launched an outreach campaign called 'Open Your Door. Open Their Future.'
Sparks Fire Department increasing inspection fee
SPARKS, Nev. (KOLO) - The Sparks Fire Department is significantly increasing fees for their inspection services. The Sparks City Council unanimously passed the rate of increase at its Monday meeting. The previous fee was a flat rate of between $60 and $90 depending on the service performed. The fee is...
Nevada Scenic Train Rides That Capture The Spirit Of The West
Nevada’s high desert landscapes and mining heritage come alive aboard historic trains that roll through valleys and mountains. These preserved railways offer more than just transportation – they’re time machines that transport passengers back to the days of steam engines and frontier towns. Whether you’re a history...
Free Flu Shots for Reno and Washoe County Residents This Saturday at NNPH
Northern Nevada Public Health (NNPH) will offer free flu shots for people aged 6 months and older on Saturday, November 15, 2025. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the main NNPH clinic, 1001 E. 9th St., Building B, near Wells Avenue in Reno. No insurance is needed. Walk-ins are accepted.
Sierra Nevada Weather: Snow Levels Drop Along I-80, Rain Mix Possible in Reno Thursday...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. RENO, Nev. – The clear, calm start to this Veterans Day morning masks a dramatic weather shift on the horizon. The high desert air feels crisp, still, and dry — but by midweek, the atmosphere over western...
Ready for our close-up: The grassroots efforts to grow a Nevada film scene
A couple of years ago, Reno-based cinematographer Bryon Evans was working on a low-budget film with his friend, director Mitch Yapko, in Los Angeles. “I just wanted to go outside and get a quick shot of this building,” Evans said. “(Mitch) said, ‘Stop. You can’t put your tripod on the sidewalk.’ And I was like, ‘What...
