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Recent report highlights the shortcomings of USPS and mail theft, according to the president of Postal Police
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The national president of Postal Police is once again coming forward about the shortcomings in which the USPS is handling mail theft. Frank Albergo, the National President for the Postal Police Officers Association, explains that a recent report put out by USPS highlights the ways they are failing the American public.
Man who shot up Tahoe apartment receives probation
A man who emptied a .40-caliber pistol into the walls of his Stateline apartment instead of shooting himself received probation on Tuesday. Andrew Edward Arnold Wood, 34, was on two diversions at the time of the May 20, 2023, shooting. He was on a drug diversion for possession of mushrooms in 2022 and a DUI diversion for a third instances from Aug 8, 2021.
Reno police arrest suspect in child assault cases; investigation continues
RENO, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — Reno police arrested a man in connection with sexual assault cases that occurred several years ago while he was babysitting the victims. A suspect identified as 66-year-old Antonio Acosta was arrested for sexual assault and lewdness of a child. Reno Police...
Renown celebrates grand reopening of Advanced Wound Clinic
Renown Health held a grand reopening event of the remodeled and expanded outpatient Advanced Wound Clinic at 1500 E. 2nd St., in Reno. The event, which took place on April 30, welcomed patients and guests to commemorate this significant milestone. Attendees were treated to a series of activities, including a...
Historic Chinatown in Truckee honored with new landmark plaque
TRUCKEE, Calif. – On Friday, May 10, many Truckee residents gathered to celebrate the 155th anniversary of the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad and the unveiling of Truckee’s latest historical landmark, which recognizes the Chinese workers who built Truckee’s railway. The plaque, which sits on Jibboom street,...
Truckee-Tahoe – Pet of the Week: Obie
Obie’s mission in life is to always say yes to adventure and treat every day as a new and exciting life journey! But he doesn’t want to do it alone, he’s looking for someone to explore all that the Truckee-Tahoe area (and beyond) has to offer! Obie sees the outdoors as his own personal playground as most of us living in Tahoe do.
Reno Police Arrest Suspect in Weekend Deadly Stabbing
Police say investigators determined that the unidentified suspect was inside a home near Manhattan Street and Carville Drive early Monday morning. Reno Police have arrested a suspect in connection with this weekend's fatal stabbing near 8th and Spokane Streets.
NEVADA CARES CAMPUS 3-YEAR ANNIVERSARY: Tour and cost
WASHOE COUNTY, Nev. (KOLO) - Expansion continues on the 15 acre Nevada Cares Campus, southwest of the I-80 and I-580 intersection, as it prepares to hit its three year anniversary Friday, May 17, 2024. The “Welcome Center” is scheduled to open during the summer of 2024. It will...
New housing report shows prices continue to climb around northern Nevada
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - A new report from Sierra Nevada Realtors showed that housing prices continue to rise around northern Nevada. Their report found that the median home price for Washoe, Storey, Lyon, Douglas, and Churchill Counties, as well as Carson City, was $535,000 for the month of April, an increase of 1% from March.
Sharing the Road: Focus on safety following series of crashes involving motorcycles and bikes
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The weather is warming up and you may be noticing more motorcyclists on our local roads. A crash on Friday left a motorcyclist with serious injuries, and a bicyclist had life-threatening injuries following a Monday morning crash. “When you ride a motorcycle you can’t really think...
Marsha Berkbigler is running in Republican primary for Washoe County Commission District 1
Former Washoe County Commissioner Marsha Berkbigler may have a rematch with current Washoe County Commissioner Alexis Hill in November, but first she must win the District 1 Republican primary. Hill – a Democrat and commission chair – faces no opponents and automatically moves ahead to the general election. She unseated the incumbent Berkbigler...
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