City considers replacing Reno Arch neon with app-controlled LEDs to reduce maintenance
The Reno Arch may be one of the city’s most photographed landmarks, but keeping it shining bright takes steady work — and steady funding. During a recent presentation, Reno City Council members heard about the ongoing maintenance efforts required to keep the iconic arch operational and looking its best. On average,...
Truckee Safeway vehicle attack case suspended
TRUCKEE, Calif. — The Nevada County District’s Attorney Office shared updates regarding the Truckee Safeway vehicle attack. Jonathan Maurer, the defendant in the case, faces eight counts of attempted murder, multiple counts of assault with a deadly weapon, and several sentencing enhancements. The enhancements include...
Driver facing DUI charge after three vehicle crash in Sparks
A driver is facing a DUI charge after Sparks Police say they caused a three-vehicle crash Thursday night. Police say it happened just after 6 p.m. at the intersection of East Greg Street and Veterans Parkway, where the road turns into Sparks Boulevard. They say the driver of a BMW...
Actor Jeremy Renner takes tour of Sun Valley fire station
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - On Wednesday, Feb. 25, actor Jeremy Renner stopped by the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District Station 45 in Sun Valley. Firefighters gave him a tour in addition to updating him on the response systems, the Wednesday, Feb. 25, Facebook post said. Renner also heard about other...
Reno man arrested after pistol-whipping, gunfire scare triggers school lockdowns
RENO, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — A Reno man is in custody following a battery with a deadly weapon investigation Thursday morning that prompted school lockdowns and a large police presence across the area. According to Reno Police, officers responded around 8:15 a.m. on Feb. 26 to...
Reno health inspectors find lukewarm tzatziki, leaky freezer
Overflowing wastewater, weeks-old flan, leaky freezers and lukewarm tzatziki were among the violations found during Reno-Sparks restaurant inspections in late January. Altogether, two restaurants were closed and six others were cited by Washoe County health inspectors during the period of Jan. 24-30. Northern Nevada...
Reno man convicted in 2021 armed standoff, faces up to 16 years at sentencing
A Reno man who engaged in an armed standoff with multiple law enforcement agencies has been convicted on several felony charges. Thomas Balboni Jr., 45, was found guilty of felon in possession of a firearm, possession of a silencer, and resisting, obstructing, or delaying public officers with use of a firearm...
Reno VA hospital to begin major health care infrastructure upgrades
Veterans receiving care at the VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System (VASNHCS) can expect improvements behind the scenes that will make a big difference in how care is delivered. VASNHCS announced today that it is launching several infrastructure upgrades designed to ensure safe, reliable and effective patient care....
City of Reno approves fencing project in Virginia Foothills
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The City of Reno has approved a contract to build new fencing in the Virginia Foothills to protect wild horses in the area. A contract has been awarded tom Soli-Tech for $702,000 for the Horse Protection Project-South Phase. The company will now install fencing, cattle guards and access gates...
Ring tosses and quick splits: How Reno became the world’s divorce capital for six...
As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, we’re taking a closer look at what makes America and especially Nevada so unique. All year long, Amazing America 250 is highlighting the stories that helped shape the nation. In this installment, we take a look how Nevada became the divorce capital of the...
