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Washoe County identifies man found dead in 1984
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner’s Office has identified a man found dead in Reno in 1984. 46-year-old Robert Smithcamp was found in November of that year. Smithcamp was identified through a partnership between the Medical Examiner’s Office and Othram Inc. The partnership has...
Diocese of Reno removes priest after nude video leak
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The Diocese of Reno says it is removing a priest after nude videos of him leaked onto the internet. In a memo dated April 30, Bishop Mueggenborg said that a suspicious social media account and duplicate account with Father Honesto Agustin’s name and likeness was recently posted, revealing a 10 second video of him undressed, alone in his home.
Thursday Web Weather
Thursday and Friday will be sunny, warmer days. An area of low pressure returns this weekend. This will bring much colder, unsettled weather, with valley rain and snow and Sierra snow showers. Next week will start chilly, but warm back up after Tuesday. -Jeff.
The Road Ahead: South Meadows FlexRIDE
SPONSORED: Residents in the South Meadows are getting a new option for public transportation. The Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County is launching its South Meadows FlexRIDE zone Saturday, May 4. The zone will stretch from South Meadows Parkway to Geiger Grade and the Summit Mall. “FlexRIDE is our version...
'It's time for a new chapter,' Sundance owner says about independent bookstore's closure
This story has been updated to include a conversation with Sundance Books and Music owner Christine Kelly. A steady stream of people walked into Sundance Books and Music on Wednesday. ...
Firefighter Uses Shovel to Save Duckling From Drain in Reno
Reno Fire Chief David Cochran posted this video on X of a firefighter rescuing a duckling from a drain. Video shows the firefighter scooping up the small bird up into the shovel, and then placing it gently onto the ground where the duckling can then be seen waddling off to be with its mama duck and other ducklings.
Canstruction challenge feeds the hungry
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - 6th, 7th and 8th grade students from Sky Ranch Middle School are working hard to get their Canstruction entry finished. They’ve been here at Meadowood Mall since 8:00 this morning. The design, a Packman, maze, and pinkie the ghost which still needs to be built.
Crews knock down second fire within a week at vacant building off Wedekind Road
SPARKS, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — Crews are battling another fire at a vacant property in Sparks - for the second time in a week. The fire broke out on the 3000 block of Wedekind Road just before 8 a.m. on May 1. Authorities say no injuries...
Reno store owner says retail theft is hurting her business
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - A Reno business owner is speaking out regarding rampant theft in her store as she says she feels helpless. Kytanna Prokosch started making swimwear for body building competitions right out of high school. Enjoying the creative freedom, she turned that passion into a full-time business as owner of Battle Born Bikinis. Prokosch puts a lot of love into her bikinis as she hand designs and sews each one. She says she is always keeping the customer in mind with her swimwear because each one is reverse-able, giving the buyer a two for one deal, and she puts her logo in the print to avoid “pesky” tags.
Two Men Who Shot, Paralyzed Woman Sentenced to Prison
Two men who shot and paralyzed a woman have been sentenced to 46 years in prison. The Washoe County District Attorney's Office asked for the maximum sentence of 81 years. Juan Sanchez-Ramirez will be eligible for parole after 16 years, while Juan Lopez-Leyva will be eligible for parole after 17 years.
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