Reno, NV

This is a recurring recording of GMR at 5 am. This week's weather pattern remains active with rain and snow chances for the Reno area through Friday. Hazardous road conditions for the Sierra also return with at least 1 to feet of snow above 7,000 ft. Reno will see aw few inches on the valley floor through Wednesday.

The Importance of Screening During Colon Cancer Month

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - For this month’s Get Fit With John, I really wanted to do something really different and involving calisthenics. Pole dancing was something I had my eye on, so I reached out to Vertical Barre and took a class!. I’ll be honest about it. It was...

Get Fit With John: KOLO 8′s John Macaluso hits the poles at Vertical Barre

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - During this week’s Monday Motivations, Dr. Randall Gates, D.C. from Gates Brain Health, explained how the gut and the brain work together to help you function day to day. Gates shared several examples of how the food we consume impacts the brain. For example, why...

Monday Motivations: Dr. Randall Gates explains the relationship between our gut and our brain

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - A ribbon cutting was held on Tuesday for the launch of Baby’s Bounty in the Reno area. Kelly Maxwell is the company’s executive director and says that after a successful launch in Vegas three years ago it was time to expand to the northern part of the state.

After launch in Vegas, Baby’s Bounty diaper bank expands to Reno

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - In the Pioneer Center’s “Broadway Comes to Reno” series, the next show to grace the stage at the end of March is Tony award winning musical, Come From Away. The show tells the true story of 38 planes carrying 7,000 passengers that were...

“A love letter to humanity”: James Earl Jones II shares the heart of Broadway musical “Come From Away”

Sun Valley, NV

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Several pets have been rescued after a home caught fire in Sun Valley. Truckee Meadows Fire says it happened at a double wide on Jan Mor Ct. on Sunday. Firefighters rescued a cat, 2 dogs, 1 rabbit, and 1 bird. The person who lives there was...

Several pets rescued from fire at Sun Valley home

Nevada State

A storm system will bring snow showers Tuesday into early Wednesday. Carry chains and expect snowy roads in the mountains. The rest of the week and weekend will be unsettled, but most stormy weather will stay just to our north. Another system is possible early next week. -Jeff. Symptoms for...

Assembly Bill increases age to buy semi-automatic weapon in Nevada

Carson City, NV

CARSON CITY, Nev. (KOLO) - A senior at Carson High School has designed a book cover and netted a contract with the Three Ravens Publishing Company. 17-year-old Tierney Frost earned the contract with her graphic design for her book “The Raven and the Crow: Shores of Blood.” The book is the third in a six-book fantasy novel series.

Carson High School student designs book cover, nets contract with publisher

CARSON CITY, Nev. (KOLO) - The Carson City Fire Department has announced the 2023 open burn season will begin on March 24. They say the spring burn season will begin Friday and end May 24, depending on permit status and daily weather conditions. The open burn season provides residents an...

Carson City announces open burn season to begin later this week

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - March 21 is World Down Syndrome Day. The global awareness day has been officially observed by the United Nations since 2012. In Reno, the Down Syndrome Network of Northern Nevada (DSNNN) is celebrating the day with a community party at RAVE. DSNNN’s executive director, Christina Uglade,...

Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day with the Down Syndrome Network of Northern Nevada

Sparks, NV

SPARKS, Nev. (KOLO) -Construction work may impact traffic on Greenbrae Drive, Boise Drive and East Quail Street in Sparks between Monday and Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is part of the Truckee Meadows Water Authority water main replacement program. It is being done in conjunction with the city of Sparks’ road reconstruction program.

Traffic disruption this week on Greenbrae & Boise drives in Sparks

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Come on out to the Reno Public Market, for the H.O.W. 4 Hip Hop event for students age 11-14 on Saturday, April 1 from 3-5 p.m. Organizer, Jywanza Scott stopped by Morning Break to share event details and get the community excited for the experience. H.O.W....

Middle school students invited to hands-on hip hop workshop at Reno Public Market

Georgia State

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The City of Reno has announced Nathan Ullyot as its new Director of Parks and Recreation. He begins his stint today, March 20. “I’m excited for Nathan to join our team at such a pivotal time,” Reno City Manager Doug Thornley said. “With an extensive background in the parks and recreation world, I’m thrilled to see his experience and leadership do great things for the Biggest Little City as we expand opportunities for residents and visitors to get out and recreate.”

City of Reno announces new Parks and Rec Director

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Last August, President Biden signed the PACT Act which expands benefits for veterans exposed to chemicals during military service. “It opened the door for veterans to file for new conditions from Vietnam and also from the Gulf War including OEF, Afghanistan and Iraq,” said Maria Ruvalcava, a DAV National Service Officer in Reno.

VA offers free, walk-in toxic exposure screenings

Virginia City, NV

VIRGINIA CITY, Nev. (KOLO) - Storey County has closed Taylor Street in Virginia City until further notice due to damage. County officials say they are working to assess the situation and develop a plan of action to make it once again safe to use. They ask that drivers use alternate...

Taylor Street in Virginia City closes until further notice

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - About two weeks ago one of our viewers opened a notice from the Department of Motor Vehicles. It stated the driver, who would be 71 years old or older at the time of his license renewal, needed to have a physical examination before that license could be renewed.

Driver’s license rules change at 71

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Last spring, Friends In Service Helping (FISH) demolished the Whistle Stop Inn in Carson City. Today, Governor Joe Lombardo toured the grounds and learned more about the non-profit’s growing housing project. The apartments will house Nevadans enrolled in higher education or technical training. “[We’re] building...

Governor Lombardo tours housing project in Carson City

Washoe County, NV

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The RTC of Washoe County will be making traffic control changes on Oddie Boulevard as part of the ongoing Oddie Wells Project. Starting Wednesday, traffic will be diverted to the south side of Oddie Boulevard from Sullivan Lane in Sparks to the U.S. 395 ramps in Reno. That configuration is expected to last until around mid-July.

RTC to impose traffic delays on Oddie Blvd.

CARSON CITY, Nev. (KOLO) - Four Carson City High School students have been recognized as good Samaritans for helping a person who became stranded on a snowy day last month. The award was given to 17-year-old Gabriel Brackin, 16-year-old Wyatt Johnson, 15-year-old Dameon Lister, and 18-year-old Daniel Novoa. They were helped by Carson High alum, 19-year-old John Campbell, who was traveling with the students.

4 Carson High School students recognized as good Samaritans

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - It has been 13 years since the passage of the Affordable Care Act, and on Monday Congresswomen Dina Titus and Susie Lee took joined Nevada Health Link COO Janel Davis, and Health Care Advocate Jarret Clark on a virtual panel to discuss how Nevadans have benefitted from Obamacare.

Nevada lawmakers discuss Affordable Care Act 13 years after passage

NewsBreak

KOLO Cooks: This tasty spicy BBQ cream cheese dip will make you the real Super Bowl MVP

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Whether your living room is Eagles Country or part of the Chiefs Kingdom, you’ll come out victorious on Sunday with this delicious...

KOLO Cooks: This tasty spicy BBQ cream cheese dip will make you the real Super Bowl MVP

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