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New details released on wrong-way crash in Carson City that killed 2
CARSON CITY, Nev. (KOLO) - Nevada State Police are releasing new details about a wrong way crash in Carson City that killed two people. On Thursday, the Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner’s Office identified the pair killed as 36-year-old Alejandra Hernandez Valtierra and 48-year-old Viola Santoyo Huizar of Carson City.
Winter's Not Over! Spring Snow Prompts Chain Controls on Mountain Highways
Yes, it is almost May! A late April snowstorm is prompting chain controls on some mountain highways!. At the time of this writing, chain controls are required on portions of Mt. Rose Highway and on I-80 near Donner Lake. Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms are in the forecast through Friday...
Against the current: The Troublemakers taking on the world
LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – In the whitewater world, ambitious teenagers are making waves and turning heads. Meet The Troublemakers, an elite U19 men’s raft racing team composed of lifelong river rats Alex Tippett, Ethan Somer, Bodhi Bockhorst of North Tahoe, and Spencer Rodgers of Reno. This fearless foursome...
Sweep of Sand Harbor State Park cleans up 120 pounds of trash
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. (KOLO) - A cleanup event at Sand Harbor State Park resulted in 120 pounds of trash being picked up. Sand Harbor State Park had its inaugural Shoreline Sweep Volunteer Cleanup on Monday. More than 80 volunteers came together to comb park shores to clean the trash out of the state park.
Comfort food; Dig into a hearty meal at these cozy eateries
I would be remiss to start an article on comfort food without acknowledging that one of the biggest factors in what makes certain dishes comforting is nostalgia. It could be a saucy bolognese you grew up eating in your grandma’s kitchen, or steaming bowls of Tonkatsu ramen that you slurped down with friends in carefree college days. But there are certainly many commonalities in comfort food that transcend cuisines; think warm, carby, often fatty dishes that fill the belly and leave you full for hours. And after a day out exploring Tahoe this winter, what more could you ask for?
Spring snow boosting business this weekend in Truckee
TRUCKEE, Calif. — A wave of Spring snow brought dozens of people to the Sierra to enjoy one last run on the slopes. In March, Sugar Bowl Resort extended its season for three weeks after receiving a good amount of snowfall. Jude Bermeo drove from Oakland was expecting a...
25 weeks of free music: Truckee Donner Recreation and Park District to put on a Spring, Summer, and Fall music series
TRUCKEE, Calif. — Get ready to groove, sway, and sing along as Truckee Donner Recreation and Park District announced its most exciting musical extravaganza yet. TDRPD is hosting three back to back concert series, captivating audiences with 25 straight weeks of free music. Spanning across three distinct seasons—Spring, Summer, and Fall—these three spectacular concert series showcase the talent and vibrancy of the local music scene.
Starbucks half-off Thursday: How to score the drink deal
SEATTLE - Starbucks customers can get half off the cost of any drink on Thursday, including the chain’s new Spicy Lemonade Refreshers or Lavender Oatmilk Chill. The coffee giant said the one-time use deal is good between noon and 6 p.m. local time on April 25, 2024. To get...
South Tahoe housing waitlist drops by 65, Sugar Pine applications muddy the numbers
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – City staff provided a quarterly update on its affordable housing waitlist at City Council on Tuesday, April 23. The waitlist has dropped from 1,173 to 1,008 since the last update, a drop of 65. The list compiles waitlists from eight affordable housing properties in...
Grow Your Own Festival: An edible gardening community event, high elevation seedling sale
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – A group of Truckee-Tahoe based non-profit organizations are teaming up for the 2nd annual Grow Your Own Festival featuring gardening demos and a high elevation seedling sale. This free community event celebrating the joys and benefits of growing food in high elevation regions will also...
Entertainment in Tahoe: Pond Skim; Truckee Job Fair; Snow Golf
To celebrate the special bond between family members in our region, the North Tahoe Event Center will host their annual Family Dance — a night where children and their role models can get dressed up, enjoy quality time together, and dance the night away. The theme is “An Evening in Hollywood.” Come walk the red carpet and have your photo taken by paparazzi, learn a fun dance routine from a local dance troupe, and enjoy various crafts and activity tables! DJ Chango is back this year to get everyone on the dance floor!
Small wildfire in South Lake Tahoe under investigation
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, California (KOLO) - A small wildfire that broke out in South Lake Tahoe is under investigation. The South Lake Tahoe Fire Department and the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office responded to an area near Van Sickle Park just before 11:00 a.m. Wednesday for a reported fire.
Walk Us Home 5K for Foster Homes returns to Carson City
Beginning at 10 a.m. on April 27, community members will gather at Bob McFadden Plaza in Carson City to walk and run for a cause. The Division of Child and Family Services is putting on the second annual Walk Us Home 5k for Foster Homes, to not only raise awareness about the importance of foster care in the community, but also to raise funds.
Tahoe Forest Laboratory in Tahoe City to Reopen on Monday, April 29
TAHOE CITY, Calif. – The Tahoe Forest Laboratory in Tahoe City that was temporarily closed earlier this week will reopen on Monday, April 29, 2024 at 925 N. Lake Blvd. The new lab services facility is conveniently located in the same office complex as the previous laboratory. The building...
Incline Village Farmers Market set to return soon with Lake Tahoe Markets
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) -The eagerly anticipated Incline Village Farmers Market is set to return, welcoming locals and visitors alike to indulge in a bounty of fresh produce and artisanal goods. Steve and Jill Rozier from Lake Tahoe Markets share with us on Morning Break on what to know this upcoming season.
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