Davis Fire restoration: Carving beauty in the rough
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Around this time last year, the Davis Fire torched nearly 6,000 acres across the Washoe Valley. The fire started at the Davis Creek Regional Park on September 7th. It destroyed 14 structures and forced thousands of people to evacuate. “Oh, goodness. When the fire hit, it...
Fire at Park Tower Condominiums in downtown Reno limited to single unit
Reno Firefighters battled a fire at the Park Tower Condominiums in downtown Reno on Monday night. The fire was contained to a single unit on the 12th floor of the building, located on Island Avenue, according to a post from the Reno Firefighters Association on Facebook. The fire has been...
Local groups host baby shower to support expecting mothers in Reno
Expecting families in Reno are invited to a free Community Baby Shower this Wednesday, hosted by Northern Nevada HOPES and United Healthcare Health Plan of Nevada, with a focus on maternal and pediatric health. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to noon at the Stacie Mathewson Community Wellness...
Fire prompts full evacuation of Island Drive high-rise as Reno crews contain blaze
A fire broke out in a high-rise apartment building on Monday evening, causing significant damage to one unit and prompting temporary evacuations. Fire crews, who responded around 7:30 p.m., initially reported seeing light smoke on the 14th floor before locating the fire on the 12th floor. Firefighters were able to...
Residents demand long-term solution to persistent canal odor issue at Sparks Marina
SPARKS, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — SPARKS, Nev. — Residents living near the Sparks Marina have been grappling with a persistent trash and odor problem in the canal running along their waterfront properties. The canal, which receives storm drain runoff, has become a collection point for debris and a source of foul smells.
Reno’s Sustainability Efforts Have Saved $3.4M
(Reno, NV) — Reno’s sustainability efforts have saved three-point-four-million dollars. Last year, the city’s solar facilities generated one-point-six-million kilowatt hours of clean energy. The city says, in the past decade, its energy efficiency and renewable energy projects have led to a 37 percent reduction in...
Carson City schools taking proactive measures to reduce flu cases
CARSON CITY, Nev. (KOLO) - Schools in Carson City will be taking proactive measures to lower the number of flu cases this year. From Sept. 30 to Oct. 1, and then again on Oct. 7, a number of flu vaccination events will be held at schools for qualifying children free of charge.
WCSD Trustees to discuss budget, academic progress at public meeting
The Washoe County School District Board of Trustees is meeting on Tuesday to discuss several topics. The 2 p.m. public meeting will be held at the WCSD Administration Building at 425 E. Ninth Street in Reno. The board is expected to discuss the negotiated agreement between WCSD and the Washoe...
Dragon Lights Festival returns to Reno later this week
The Dragon Lights Festival is set to reopen later this week. This year’s festival starts this Friday and runs through November 30. It will open nightly from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. at the Wilbur D. May Arboretum and Botanical Gardens within Rancho San Rafael Park. This year's theme is...
Make-A-Wish Monday: Meet Connor and Hazel
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Conner is a 4-year-old boy from Reno who was diagnosed with a severe respiratory disorder. The Make-A-Wish Foundation made his dreams come to life by surprising him with a new playhouse in his backyard!. Here in Las Vegas, Hazel got her wish granted with a...
