Volunteers team up to revitalize Sun Valley home for elderly couple and disabled daughter
A Sun Valley family in need is getting a helping hand as volunteers from Rebuilding Together Northern Nevada (RTNNV) and Wells Fargo prepare to carry out essential home repairs aimed at improving safety and accessibility. Next week, volunteers will make outdoor improvements to the home of Joe and Marie, a...
Why Locals Adore This FUN Hole in the Wall in Reno, NV
This tiny Midtown Reno diner packs more flavor into its 400-square-foot space than most restaurants manage with ten times the room. Located in a historic 1947 building that once housed Landrum’s Hamburger System No. 1, Beefy’s has transformed this registered historic landmark into Reno’s most beloved burger...
Tahoe Douglas firefighter diagnosed with Stage 4 lymphoma
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - A firefighter with the Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District has been diagnosed with Stage 4 lymphoma. 31-year-old Conner Bradley joined the District Wildland Division in 2015 and currently lives in Minden with his wife and pets. “Conner is a dedicated captain and loyal friend,” said Battalion...
WATCH: A pilot’s perspective on navigating the skies of the Great Reno Balloon Race
The Great Reno Balloon Race, an annual event in the Biggest Little City, offers a unique perspective on the art of ballooning. Chris Brown, a Reno native and competitor in the event, shared insights into the intricacies of piloting his balloon, Gooberfish. "Let's go ahead and pull out the balloon....
Northern Nevada children’s home cottages to be demolished during fire training
The State Public Works Division, in partnership with the Carson City Fire Department, is overseeing the demolition of the Northern Nevada Children’s Home cottages, a process that began on May 28 and is expected to finish by October 24. Live-fire training exercises are scheduled from September 7 through September...
Vegas to Reno race zips through Beatty
BEATTY — An exciting day for local racing fans was on Friday, Aug. 15 as the annual Casey Folks Vegas to Reno off-road race roared through the town. Billed as the longest off-road race in the United States, the course stretched nearly 500 miles, from Crystal to Reno, cutting through varied desert terrain along the way.
Smoke and haze blanket Reno-Sparks area due to nearby wildfires
RENO, Nev. — The skies over the Reno-Sparks area have been shrouded in smoke and haze in recent days, attributed to several lightning-induced wildfires, including the Garnet Fire in Sequoia National Forest and the TCU Lightning Complex northeast of Modesto. Ben McMullen, an air quality specialist with NNPH, said,...
Reno police arrest suspect in home burglary after investigation
The Reno Police Department has arrested a suspect in connection with a violent residential burglary that occurred early Monday morning. Early on September 1, a resident on the 900 block of Marsh Avenue was robbed at knifepoint. A masked intruder armed with a machete tied up the homeowner, stole property, and fled in...
Washoe County Regional Animal Services seeks help finding animal cruelty suspect
Washoe County Regional Animal Services is asking for help finding a suspect in an ongoing animal cruelty investigation. The case involves an incident that happened on Wednesday, September 3, on Nichols Boulevard in Sparks, and involves a black, long-haired Chihuahua/Spaniel mix named Prince, according to a release...
New info uncovered in case of deputy DA arrested for alleged lewdness
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Newly released court documents are shedding new light on the arrest of Washoe County Deputy DA Kenneth Ching. According to a probable cause affidavit obtained by KOLO 8 News Now, officers with the Reno Police Department responded to The Peppermill at around 1:30 a.m. Aug. 30 on reports of two...