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New mural coming to Sparks park in honor of America 250
SPARKS, Nev. (KOLO) - The City of Sparks will be unveiling a new mural in Poulakidas Park in honor of America’s 250th Birthday. The park’s back wall, located on the northwest side next to Lincoln Park Elementary School, will be temporarily closed to the public on Oct. 26 to allow artist Brooke Brazil to paint the mural.
KOLO TV Reno
Skin Deep: Ten common skin and hair changes women experience postpartum
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - During this month’s Skin Deep segment, Dr. Billie Cassé from Reno Tahoe Dermatology shared some common skin and hair changes women experience after having a baby. Pregnancy and childbirth can cause significant changes in the skin due to fluctuations in estrogen, progesterone, melanocyte-stimulating hormones,...
fernleyreporter.com
Meet Copper: Precious Paws Kitten of the Week
Copper is a 12-week-old male kitten. He will help you with your projects, paperwork, and computer input! He is a kickback little guy looking for a forever home and family to call his own. All adoptable cats are fixed, vaccinated, and microchipped. To set up an appointment, call 775-575-0950 and...
KOLO TV Reno
Renowned Reno radio host Panama dies at 66
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Longtime Reno radio personality Panama Hoston has died at the age of 66. Panama had hosted shows on KODS/103.7 The River and 1270AM The Buzz since 2003. “Panama went about everything at 100 miles per hour and always gave it his all, until he had nothing left,” his co-host Mike Leach said. “He was the kind of person they talk about when they say ‘they broke the mold after they made him’. He will be dearly missed.”
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Mountain lion spotted at Rancho San Rafael Regional Park
A mountain lion has been spotted at Rancho San Rafael Regional Park near the Evans Canyon Trailhead. Wildlife officials are reminding people that Nevada is mountain lion country, and recent wildfires may be bringing the animals into lower elevations. They advise anyone heading out on the trails to keep pets...
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KOLO TV Reno
KOLO TV Reno
KOLO TV Reno
The Silver Raven Haunted House celebrates 20th “Anniver-scary” in Reno
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - This is the 20th year for Silver Raven Haunted House (2460 Holman Way, Reno). Every room is themed after a different type of party, but with plenty of scares!. KOLO 8’s Hana Altenburg spoke with Amantha Iskandar, owner and haunted house designer/builder, and Beth White, veteran...
Tahoe Daily Tribune
EAT This Week: Friday’s Station’s Snoopy Salad
To try and decide each week where and what to eat around the basin can be a challenge – there are so many amazing choices. In this feature we’ll dive into dishes that will surely satisfy those hunger pangs and leave you wondering where to go next. It’s...
Reno-Gazette Journal
Reno restaurant ranked among Yelp’s top pasta places for 2026
An Italian restaurant in Reno just earned bragging rights after making Yelp’s inaugural list of the top pasta places in the country. Pasta Fresca was ranked No. 5 in Yelp’s Top 100 Pasta Places of 2026, which was released this month for the first time to commemorate National Pasta Day. The top spot went to The Pasta Shop in Denville, New Jersey. The list recognizes the best house-made pastas and sauces from restaurants ranging from classic Italian trattorias to mom-and-pop shops, according to Yelp. The rankings are based on user reviews and Yelp data. “Yelp searches for ‘pasta shops’ rose 52% in the period from Sept. 2025-Aug. 2026, compared to the 12 months prior,” Yelp noted in its 2026 pasta ranking . “So we tapped our community of reviewers for their top picks — and they voted overwhelmingly for local family-owned shops, trattorias, and even walk-up windows that are handcrafting the freshest, most authentic pastas and sauces this side of Italy.” Yelp praised Pasta Fresca’s use of Italian flour and organic and locally sourced ingredients in its food. Yelp also noted Pasta Fresca’s inclusion of ready-to-make meal kits with fresh house-made pasta and sauces that can be prepared at home
nevadabusiness.com
Local Athletes Take the World Stage As IPF World Masters Powerlifting Championships Come to Reno Tahoe
RENO, Nev. – Reno Tahoe is setting the world stage for masters powerlifting. Powerlifting America will host the 2026 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Masters Classic and Equipped Powerlifting Championships at the Reno Ballroom now through Oct. 25, in partnership with American Iron Gym, a weightlifting and powerlifting facility in Reno, and Visit Reno Tahoe.
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Be Your Best Medical: Reno's Skilled Botox Treatment Specialists
A young adult notices a faint crease between their brows after a long day and wonders whether to consider treatment. Before booking, they can review this Botox recovery guide for the first 24 hours to understand what aftercare may involve. For Reno adults in their 20s and 30s considering Botox,...
Tahoe Daily Tribune
West Shore Trail Extension Study Underway
LAKE TAHOE, Nev./Calif. – The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) and El Dorado County announced the opening public scoping period for a joint environmental study of a proposed 6.5-mile extension to the West Shore Tahoe Trail from Meeks Bay to D.L. Bliss State Park. The proposed project would extend one of Lake Tahoe’s most iconic shared-use paths and bring the Tahoe Basin one step closer to a complete trail around the lake, according to the agencies.
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The Donuts At This Tiny Family-Run Bakery In Sparks, Nevada Are Worth An Early Morning Drive
The donuts at this little shop are made by the owner and his wife, and the doors open at 6 a.m. every day of the week. That means warm glazed rings are ready before most of Nevada has found its car keys. The shop is small and plain. It sits...
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Reno's Liberty Belle plaque dedication rescheduled for November
UPDATE - October 21:. The dedication of a historical plaque honoring Reno's Liberty Belle Saloon & Restaurant has been rescheduled for Nov. 21, following an earlier indefinite postponement. The ceremony will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in front of the Reno-Sparks Convention Center at 4454 South Virginia...
Tahoe Daily Tribune
Inaugural South Shore Chili Cook Off raises $10,000 for charitable causes, celebrates community and first responders
STATELINE, Nev. – With nearly 400 attendees, strong participation from local businesses and public safety agencies, and approximately $10,000 in fundraising revenue, the inaugural South Shore Chili Cook Off established a promising foundation for a new annual community tradition. Hosted by the Tahoe Chamber on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Golden Nugget Lake Tahoe, the event celebrated local restaurants, first responders, and community giving while raising funds to support 11 charitable causes selected by participating teams.