Reno man found guilty of stealing trucks and more than 80 car key fobs...
A Reno man was found guilty of stealing car key fobs and trucks from a dealership in 2025, according to the Washoe County District Attorney's Office. Samuel Pace has been convicted of two counts of Grand Larceny of a Motor Vehicle, Burglary of a Business and Grand Larceny $5,000-$25,000. The...
Nevada Fire Marshal Joe Rodriguez fired after DUI arrest
Sparks City Council member Joe Rodriguez was fired Feb. 25 from his job as Nevada’s fire marshal following his arrest on suspicion of DUI. Rodriguez was appointed in September as fire marshal, one of the state’s top public safety positions. He had been on administrative leave since his Feb. 21 arrest. The state...
Westbound I-80 closed near Patrick after semi crash spills diesel fuel
A crash on I-80 involving a semi on Thursday morning is believed to have been caused by a driver's medical emergency, according to NHP. The report of a 2-vehicle crash involving a semi-truck on westbound I-80 near Patrick came in around 9:15 a.m. on Feb. 26. Preliminary investigation suggests the...
Healthcare hiring surge brings hundreds of jobs to Reno career fair
People looking for work in healthcare will have a chance to meet face-to-face with recruiters as EmployNV hosts its 4th annual Healthcare Career Fair in Reno. Organizers say healthcare continues to lead the state in job growth, adding 6,600 jobs in 2025 alone. “Healthcare continues to be the fastest-growing industry...
Brother-sister duo are Nevada state ski racing champions
Updates with more photos The high school ski racing champions look a lot like last year. And they look a lot like each other. The same brother-sister duo repeated as state combined champions. Mason Ayer, a junior who races for McQueen, won the boys combined title, and his sister, Meila, a sophomore who races for...
Reno, Nevada Weather Alert Now: Calm Morning, Thunderstorm Risk Saturday Afternoon
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Nevada – A calm, cool start greets Reno this morning, but the air already hints at a rapid warmup. Skies are partly cloudy, and temperatures are climbing through the 50s after an early low near 37. Sunshine...
City of Reno adds AI to handle non-emergency calls at regional dispatch center
The city of Reno is bringing artificial intelligence into its regional dispatch system to handle non-emergency calls; a move officials say is designed to improve efficiency while keeping 911 calls answered by human operators. The regional dispatch center is using AI technology to assist with non-emergency calls as a...
Two Reno locations to be considered for National Register of Historic Places
The East Fourth Street Historic District and the Aitken House on Mill Street are being considered for the National Register of Historic Places. Reno City Council approved the nominations at its meeting on Wednesday. "We're really excited to have places in Reno recognized," said Megan Berner, Arts & Culture Manager,...
Check out the full service hair and nail salon at the Spa at Silver...
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - KOLO 8 and the Spa at Silver Legacy have partnered together to showcase the services and amenities offered to guests, both tourists and locals. In the sixth and final episode, KOLO 8 Morning Break host, Katey Roshetko, stopped by the hair and nail salon and experienced their signature pedicure...
3 detained after confrontation over Carson City parking spot
CARSON CITY, Nev. (KOLO) - Three suspects were detained at gun point in Carson City after an alleged confrontation over a parking spot. The Carson City Sheriff’s Office says deputies responded to the area of Long Street around noon Wednesday. They say a man fired a gun at a...
