Cookies for Kindness, The Bridge Church expect increased demand for free Thanksgiving meals
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - This year , Cookies for Kindness and The Bridge Church, along with the Reno Arch Lions Club and Katie Grace Foundation will be hosting their annual free Thanksgiving Buffet for veterans, families and those with nowhere to go. Cookies for Kindness founder, Thomas Hill, stopped by...
University Hosts Native American Heritage Month Events Celebrating Local Indigenous Communities in November
In November 2025, the University will observe Native American Heritage Month. This annual event recognizes the histories, traditions, and contributions of Native American and Indigenous peoples. The University, through the Office of Indigenous Relations and other campus groups, aims to support Indigenous students,...
Reno agency opens low-income housing waitlists indefinitely amid shutdown
The Reno Housing Authority just opened its waitlists for low-income housing indefinitely while the nation approaches the longest government shutdown in its history. RHA’s waitlists officially opened at 8 a.m. Monday, Nov. 3, for all public housing sites, according to the organization. Waitlists also opened for...
Catholic Charities serving hot dinners every weekend through November
The grocery-buying ability for about 1 in 8 Americans could hinge on the outcomes.
Reno Native Arian Katsimbras to Be Honored with 2025 Silver Pen Award for Contributions...
Poet Arian Katsimbras has been named the recipient of the 2025 Silver Pen Award. The award recognizes mid-career writers who have contributed to Nevada’s literary community. Established in 1996 by Larry Struve, the Silver Pen Award is part of the Nevada Writers Hall of Fame’s mission. It honors authors who live in or...
Police search for suspect in hit-an-run amid uptick in illegal sideshows
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Police continue to search for the suspect in a hit-and-run that took place early Sunday morning at the intersection of Meadowood Lane and Riggins Ct. It is an area unlikely to have a lot of people around late at night over the weekend, making it an ideal spot for illegal sideshows.
Reno police seize over three pounds of heroin in significant drug bust
A major drug trafficking investigation spanning several months concluded on Halloween, October 31, with the arrest of a Sparks resident and the seizure of significant quantities of illegal narcotics. The Regional Narcotics Unit (RNU), assisted by the Reno Police Department K9 Unit, arrested Jose Maria Ramirez-Huerta,...
Sparks tenants trapped in unsafe rental conditions they say, face lack of support
SPARKS, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — Residents of a small rental complex at 2nd St. and Victorian Ave. in Sparks are voicing concerns over unsafe living conditions and feeling trapped due to financial constraints. Kevin Van Arkel, a disabled tenant, said, "He's got us trapped here. I...
West Fourth Street Downtown Reno construction starts this week
The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County will start construction on the West Fourth Street downtown project this week. Starting Wednesday, people will see the construction take place. This project aims to widen sidewalks and improve lighting. RTC says the project will also be in accordance with...
Career Fair with State of Nevada will take place in Carson City
The Nevada Department of Business and Industry is looking to hire for its regulatory, compliance, and investigations divisions.
