Sparks Police Associations replace girl’s bike after Tuesday morning crash
The Sparks Police Supervisory Protective Association and Sparks Police Protective Association replaced a bike for a girl who was hit in a marked crosswalk while riding to school on Tuesday. Charlene suffered minor injuries in the crash, but her bike was destroyed, according to a post from the Sparks Police...
Sun Valley death investigation
The Washoe County Sheriff's Office says there are no outstanding suspects in the case and no threats to the public.
County upholds denial of permit for Golden Valley church
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The Washoe County Board of Commissioners has voted unanimously to uphold the denial of a permit to build a 15,000 square foot church in Golden Valley. Residents who would have resided near the church had opposed the construction of the Sanctuary of God Church, saying a facility that size was not...
Sparks family taken to hospital after dangerous levels of carbon monoxide discovered in home
A Sparks family was taken to the hospital on Tuesday after firefighters detected dangerously high levels of carbon monoxide in their home. On Tuesday afternoon, firefighters with the Sparks Fire Department responded to a report of a gas odor in the home, according to a post on Facebook. Readings of...
Reno wastewater treatment facility nearing construction, officials explain cost increases
A major project to treat Reno-area wastewater and add it back to the drinking water supply is nearing construction next summer, but the estimated cost has more than doubled in the past few years. Though dozens of similar facilities are operational across the United States, the Advanced Purified Water Facility,...
Traffic fatalities in Washoe County increase by more than 25%
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - New numbers from the state of Nevada show traffic fatalities have dropped statewide compared to last year. But in Washoe County fatal crashes are up sharply. “We’ve seen a rise in the statistics this year, and there’s just a lot of things that can be preventable...
Trying to Study at the University of Nevada, Reno While Agonizing with Financial Stress
“I feel more stressed than ever before as a college student in 2025,” Samantha Wittke writes. “It's no longer just about passing my classes, and studying for exams. It’s also thinking about where I want to live next year because on campus apartments are too expensive; where can I get the cheapest groceries and gas...
Reno police arrest suspect after chase after crash near Meadowood Mall
RENO, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — A man was arrested in Reno after a brief chase early Tuesday morning after a brief chase, according to the Reno Police Department. At about 1 a.m. officers with the Reno Police Department attempted to stop a car in the area of South Virginia Street and McCarran Blvd.
Trucker wrongly detained through casino’s AI identification software now suing officer after settling suit...
A trucker wrongly detained by police after a casino’s AI identification software incorrectly flagged him is pursuing a lawsuit against the police officer after settling an initial suit against the casino. Jason Killinger, a truck driver for UPS, went into the Peppermill Casino in Reno, Nevada on September 17th, 2023...
NHP investigating fatal crash on US395
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The Nevada Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash on US395 between Red Rock Road and White Lake Parkway. The crash happened at around noon on Tuesday. Northbound US395 is closed at Red Rock Road and will be closed for around three to four hours. Intermittent...

















