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Driver charged with reckless homicide, DUI in fatal crash of Glenbrook South HS senior
A Northbrook man was arrested on a slate of charges, including reckless homicide and aggravated driving under the influence causing death, after causing a crash that killed a 17-year-old Glenbrook South High School student, police said. Taeyoung Kim, 21, was arrested on Friday evening for the following alleged crimes, according...
Mound House fire displaces 6
MOUND HOUSE, Nev. (KOLO) - A house fire in Mound House displaced six people. The fire started around 8:30 Friday morning in the Adair Drive area east of Carson City. It displaced two adults and four children. The Central Lyon County Fire Protection District answered the call. Fire officials say...
New Bike and Pedestrian Bridge Installed in Truckee
A new bike and pedestrian bridge was installed over the Truckee River on Friday. It connects the new West River Street Park, which is expected to be done this summer, with the extension of the legacy trail. According to Mayor David Polivy, some of the goals of the bridge include...
Minden teacher speaks on the unexpected burden of medical debt
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Nationwide, health care debt impacts 100 million people, draining Americans’ savings. Here at home, a 4th grade teacher in Minden is speaking out on what she says, is the cruel reality of medical debt. In July of 2019 Mandy Frost suddenly came down with stomach...
Court rules in favor of parties challenging herbicide release in Tahoe Keys
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – El Dorado Superior Court Judge Gary Slossberg deemed the California Sportfishing Protection Alliance and Sierra Club prevailing parties in a lawsuit taking issue with herbicides released in the Tahoe Keys lagoons. The court’s ruling, filed late April, commanded the Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control...
$500 Reward for Information Related to Carson City Car Burglaries
Secret Witness is offering a reward of $500 for any information leading to the arrest and prosecution of a suspect related to car burglaries in Carson City. According to the Carson City Sheriff's Office, multiple car burglaries took place in Carson City in the morning of Sunday, May 12. The...
Douglas wins thriller to advance to state softball championship; Fallon vs Fernley for 3A state title
Douglas had to win twice on Friday, and score twice in the seventh in the second game, and now the Tigers look to repeat as state softball champions. They will have to win twice again on Saturday to do it. ...
Hot Air for Hope Balloon Festival returns
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - It’s the second year a multitude of hot air balloons will take to the skies in Carson City. Hot Air for Hope is a free community event that is a benefit to support the Center for Hope and Healing. Greg Nelson, President, and Balloonmeister of...
Sierra Lutheran High School Hosts Groundbreaking Ceremony to Mark the Beginning of Expansion Project
Sierra Lutheran High School, a Christ-centered -school for 9th–12th graders, located in Carson City, Nevada, held a groundbreaking event to celebrate the start of its 20,000-square foot multiphase expansion project. The expansion will include new buildings and the renovation of existing classrooms and common area of the high school.
Tahoe Youth Action Team registers young voters at Truckee High
TRUCKEE, Calif.– If the best thing you can do for climate change is to vote, the Tahoe Youth Action Team is on it. The youth division of the North Tahoe chapter of the non-partisan climate solutions organization Citizens’ Climate Lobby, held a voter registration drive at Truckee High School on April 30 and May 2 and registered over 70 new voters.
Reward now offered in case of Carson City vehicle burglaries
CARSON CITY, Nev. (KOLO) - Update on May 17: Secret Witness is offering a reward of $500 for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the suspects in this case. Original Article: The Carson City Sheriff’s Office asks for the public’s help finding a suspect in vehicle burglaries in north Carson City early Sunday.
The housing divide grows wider in California and the nation
It was raining while recently driving through Reno and when I saw the flashing chain control warning sign near Boomtown I knew we were in trouble. We were returning from a camping trip in Moab, Utah. I had checked the weather when we left Ely, Nev., our halfway stop, and was anxious about the prediction of snow over Donner Pass. By the time we reached Truckee, Caltrans had closed the highway. We were stuck in Truckee. We found a parking lot for our RV and settled in for a cold night. The next morning it was 24 degrees and our RV had been covered with 7 inches of new snow. It would be afternoon before enough snow was cleared from Donner and the highway opened.
Truckee High School track team celebrates historic dual 3A Northern Regional Championship wins
In a landmark achievement, both the boys and girls track teams of Truckee High School have secured the 3A Northern Regional Championship for the first time. This victory, hard-fought over a two-day meet, is a testament to the dedication and skill of Truckee’s athletes who exceeded expectations with their performances.
Northern Nevada Latinos focus on economic prosperity, still deciding who will earn their vote
Paola Lupe cast her ballot on the first day of early voting for the primary election in Carson City, Nev., on June 14, 2022. Latino voters in Northern Nevada are voicing that their top issues are accessing economic opportunities and addressing immigration — but it goes beyond that — and while they’re committed to casting their ballots in November, what remains to be seen is who will earn their vote.
Wildfire preparedness workshop seeks to build community
KINGS BEACH, Calif. – The Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team is hosting a Community Wildfire Preparedness Workshop on June 1. The event runs from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the North Tahoe Event Center in Kings Beach. The event isn’t just for residents and homeowners. It’s open...
Advocates work to reduce black bear encounters in Lake Tahoe ‘hot spot,’ as state charts new strategy
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, California (KCRA) — The Department of Fish and Wildlife is working on a new Black Bear Conservation Plan for California. One of the goals is to minimize conflict as the number of encounters between black bears and people climbs in the state. The Lake Tahoe Basin...
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