Reno High student raises concerns about plastic pollution | Opinion
By the end of this week, you’ll have eaten one credit card's worth of microplastics. A 2023 study from the University of Newcastle found the average person now ingests up to 5 grams of plastic per week. From our water, table salt, and even from the air. So how much more plastic are you willing to consume? I’m sure...
Proactive power outage slated for northwestern Nevada
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Because of heightened fire weather conditions forecast for northwestern Nevada, a proactive outage is slated for Friday, Dec. 19, in Carson City, Clear Creek, Jack’s Valley, Genoa and Glenbrook from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m., according to a NV Energy news release. The outage would...
Anti-retail theft operation nets 5 arrests, 1 citation
SPARKS Nev. (KOLO) -An anti-retail theft operation in Sparks resulted in five arrests and one citation. On Wednesday, the Sparks Police Department partnered with Home Depot and Walmart to conduct a targeted operation combating retail theft at area businesses. The following people were arrested during the operation:....
Controversy grows as California forces schools to switch to athletics league that lets males...
Tahoe Truckee school district must switch to a California sports league, creating winter weather travel dangers through Donner Pass that Rep. Kevin Kiley calls unsafe.
RTC seeks public input on northeast connector study amid increasing area traffic
The Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County is seeking public input on their Northeast Connector Feasibility and Alignment Study. "The Northeast Connector is a potential new roadway that would connect Sparks-Spanish Springs area to the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center," said Dale Keller, Deputy Executive...
Sparks stores crack down on theft with targeted operation that lead to multiple arrests
Six people were arrested or cited during a targeted operation against retail theft at a Home Depot and Walmart in Sparks on Wednesday. The Sparks Police Department partnered with the stores to address ongoing theft issues, focusing on apprehending people involved in shoplifting and related crimes. Among those taken...
Top 10 U.S. Cities in Nevada Most Affected by Climate Change
Las Vegas: The Heat is On Las Vegas: The Heat is On (image credits: unsplash) Las Vegas, known for its vibrant nightlife and endless entertainment, ... Read more The post Top 10 U.S. Cities in Nevada Most Affected by Climate Change appeared first on Climate Cosmos .
Reno woman killed in crash on US-395
A woman was killed in a crash on US-395 that shut the roadway down for hours on Tuesday. The Nevada Highway Patrol, a division of the Nevada State Police, responded to a fatal crash on US-395, north of Red Rock Road, around 12:30 p.m. on Dec. 16. The preliminary investigation...
RPD looking for suspect accused of tasing, robbing victim
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The Reno Police Department is looking for a suspect they say tased and robbed a victim. RPD says the incident took place at West Second Street and Keystone Avenue. They say on Tuesday, the victim was driving home with another person when he stopped to pick...
Major Storm System Approaching Reno
(Stateline, NV) — Reno and the Sierra are about to get some much-needed precipitation. Storms are lining up that are forecast to drop a lot of rain and snow starting tomorrow and lasting well into next week. Reno is forecast to get several inches of rain over the next week. In the mountains, the snow level will stay...
