Detectives Seize Nearly Twenty Pounds of Methamphetamine in Reno Narcotics Investigation
(Reno, NV) – In early January 2026, detectives with the Regional Narcotics Unit (RNU), Nevada State Police Investigation Division (Tri-NET), and the. Carson City Sheriff’s Office Street Enforcement Team (SET) received credible. information indicating that a male suspect would be trafficking a large quantity of...
Registration opens for Urban Roots spring break camps for kids
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Urban Roots offer day camp activities in the spring, summer and fall - each camp session aligns with Washoe County School District break periods. Their immersive outdoor learning environment allows campers to get dirty, make friends, and enjoy learning that always prioritizes fun. Registration is...
The Week in 1,000 Words: Nevada softball deserves applause for no-fear scheduling approach
Nevada Sports Net columnist Chris Murray is known to be a bit wordy, so we're giving him 1,000 words (but no more than that) every Friday to share his thoughts from the week that was in the world of sports. * FAR BE IT from me to give other people...
Reno and Sierra communities to enjoy sunny skies with slight chill in morning temps
The weekend ahead is looking absolutely gorgeous, but it will be chilly! The chill won't last too long, a warming trend started on Friday and will continue for a stretch, thanks to high pressure once again setting up shop over the Pacific Northwest. Temperatures across the area Saturday will still...
Time to update the medicine cabinet
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Open a medicine cabinet find a combination of over the counter, non-controlled prescription medications and sometimes controlled medication. The expiration dates will vary. For over the counter and non-controlled prescriptions their potency lasts a year. For controlled substances its six months...
Oakland friends and family pray for missing Reno woman’s return
OAKLAND, Calif. - Family and friends on Thursday held a vigil for Shellie Vickers, an Oakland native who lives in Reno. She Mixed Gelatin With This - Now She Can’t Stop Lose WeightHollywood Daily |. A tight-knit group of friends in Oakland joined family members to pray for her...
Outback Steakhouse employee’s act of kindness leaves Sparks family in awe
SPARKS, Nev. (KOLO) - Compassion is what a Sparks family received from an Outback Steakhouse employee when the father placed an order over the phone for their sick dogs’ last meals on Tuesday, Jan. 6. “In an effort to honor them, I ordered their final meal from your restaurant...
Maduro’s capture marks emotional moment for Venezuela-born Reno resident
Freddy Mijares, a former Venezuelan journalist and now a U.S. citizen living in Reno, left Venezuela more than two decades ago after experiencing censorship, threats, and physical violence during the presidency of Hugo Chávez. For him, the news brought back memories of a profession and a country he says became...
Nevada Weather Alert Today: 22°F Cold Snap Brings Hard Freeze to Reno This Morning
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Nevada – Bitter cold grips the Truckee Meadows this morning as frost coats parked cars and the air stings exposed skin. Breath turns white instantly, and shaded pavement feels locked in ice. Winter is fully...
Sparks man gets 2-5 years in prison in child exploitation case
A man charged with owning child sexual abuse material will spend up to five years in prison. The Washoe County Sheriff's Office says police arrested 28-year-old Orion Scott Pickens back in October 2024 -- after he uploaded the material to social media from his home in Sparks. Pickens is currently...
