Cattle killing wolves euthanized in California
After more than six months of regular wolf kills on their cattle herds, the Sierra Valley, California, ranchers were elated to hear the news that the three offending wolves were removed. Wildlife officials euthanized the wolves, said Paul Roen, a Sierra County Supervisor (akin to a county commissioner) and rancher.
Dave & Buster’s encouraging kids to bring skills from the classroom to the arcade
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Dave & Buster’s is launching a program called “Play Academy” to bring student’s learning from the classroom, and into the arcade. The goal of the program is to partner with local schools and their curriculum for physics, critical thinking, strategy, and math, and allow students to apply those...
Man arrested for allegedly sending videos of himself beating, choking small dog
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - A man has been arrested after the Reno Police Department says he sent videos of himself beating and choking a woman’s small dog. 55-year-old David Olsen was arrested on charges of felony animal cruelty, coercion with threats, and aggravated stalking on Wednesday. RPD says Olsen...
CCSD asking for winter coats for students in need
CARSON CITY, Nev. (KOLO) - The Carson City School District is asking for donations of winter coats for students in need. New youth coats for both girls and boys, as well as new teen/junior sweatshirts and jackets in all sizes are needed for students this winter. The coat and sweatshirt...
One Table, One Nevada initiative launched for Food Bank of Northern Nevada
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Chef and restaurateur Mark Estee is teaming up with local businesses and restaurants to launch a new community-driven campaign, One Table, One Nevada, to support the Food Bank of Northern Nevada (FBNN) during an unprecedented time of need. Estee and FBNN’s director of marketing and...
Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada extends food pantry hours to meet rising demand
LYON COUNTY, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada (CCNN) announced expanded hours and additional days of service for the St. Vincent’s Food Pantry. CCNN representatives say that in response to a significant increase in the number of people and families seeking food assistance this week, CCNN...
NV Energy crews work to fix downed power line in Lemmon Valley
Strong winds knocked down a power line in Lemmon Valley on Wednesday, leaving a handful of small businesses nearby without power. It happened near the intersection of Lemmon Drive and Surge Street. One business owner said he had to close for the day due to the outage. "The whole building...
Traffic hot spots: Every major road construction project in Reno-Sparks
Move over death and taxes. If you live in Reno-Sparks, there’s a third certainty in life: road construction. Between the area’s growth and typical wear and tear on infrastructure, road work has become a familiar sight for many drivers in the area. For folks who are looking for a quicker commute or avoiding those...
Suspect’s car in Reno hit and run found, person of interest identified
FALLON, Nev. (KOLO) - The Reno Police Department says the car involved in the hit and run death of a 19-year-old Reno man has been found. RPD says thanks to numerous tips, emails and phone calls, the suspect’s Lexus IS300 was found in Fallon on Wednesday. They say they...
Reno entrepreneurs selling ‘the future of cooking’
A showroom in a nondescript industrial building in south Reno is ground zero for a company that intends to disrupt the cooking appliance industry. Induction Hardware was founded in September by entrepreneurs Galen Bradford, Brian Pick, Eric Keller and Matthew Biondi. Bradford, Induction Hardware’s chief executive...
