Gen-X concerts in Reno-Tahoe: Offspring, Steve-O, Babyface and more
If your radio was locked into 97.3 KWNZ or 96.5 KRZQ a few decades back, we have some fantastic news for you. Some big names from the 1980s, 1990s and early 2000s are passing through Reno, Sparks and Lake Tahoe between now and the end of March, kicking off with The Offspring, Bad Religion and Steve-O of "Jackass"...
Grocery shopping on a budget? See how stores rate for quality, price
It can be difficult to decide where to shop for groceries on a budget. From Aldi's (which has no Reno locations but is doubling its presence in Nevada) to Walmart and grocers in between, where can you get the most bang for your buck when getting your weekly food? Consumers' Checkbook created a study comparing prices...
Residents voice concerns about proposal to turn Sparks golf course into housing
People in east Sparks are concerned about the possibility of a local golf course being turned into housing. The City of Sparks has yet to receive an application for the development. The golf course in question is the Lakes Golf Course at Red Hawk Golf & Resort. The City of...
Sparks City Attorney announces pair of domestic battery convictions
SPARKS, Nev. (KOLO) - The Sparks City Attorney’s Office is announcing a pair of domestic battery convictions. Juan Mena was convicted of domestic battery stemming from an incident that occurred in October of 2025. On Oct. 12, 2025, officers with the Sparks Police Department responded to a residence in...
Firefighters swiftly contain Holcomb Avenue blaze
Fire crews responded to a reported structure fire on Holcomb Avenue Tuesday evening, according to a Reno Fire Department Battalion Chief . Emergency crews were dispatched to the scene at approximately 6:25 p.m. Firefighters were able to quickly bring the fire under control, extinguishing it by 6:34 p.m. Officials...
Felon wanted for fentanyl trafficking arrested in Sparks multi-agency operation
Multi-agency operation leads to arrest of fentanyl trafficking suspect in Sparks. A wanted felon was taken into custody Tuesday evening following a multi-agency operation at a residence in Sparks, according to the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office. Detectives with the Sheriff’s Office Human Exploitation and Recovery...
Read Reno principal’s victim impact statement in vandalism sentencing
Reno High Principal Michael Nakashima sat in the front row of Judge Barry Breslow's courtroom for more than five hours on Monday. The usually outgoing principal kept a low profile as he watched the fate of seven former students who pleaded guilty to vandalizing the school on May 22, 2025. He read a letter before they...
Juvenile critically injured after hit and run
SPARKS, Nev. (KOLO) -A juvenile has been critically injured after being hit in a hit and run. The crash happened at around 2:41 p.m. in the intersection of Rock Blvd and I Street. The Sparks Police Department says a juvenile was on an electric scooter when they were hit by...
Threat at McQueen High School determined to be unfounded
McQueen High School resumes normal operations as the school police determined the threat to be unfounded. According to the Washoe County School District, school police responded to the threat but determined it was unfounded on Tuesday. Eventually, the school later resumed normal operations, but police are continuing...
Reno firefighters extinguish home fire in Midtown
Reno firefighters responded to a home fire in Midtown on Tuesday evening. It happened on Holcomb Avenue just after 6:20 p.m., according to a spokesperson for the Reno Fire Department. A passerby saw the flames and called to report the blaze. 35 personnel responded to the fire, which was put...

















