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Sparks paying ex-police officer $525,000 to settle social media posts lawsuit
The city of Sparks has agreed to a settlement with an ex-police officer who filed a lawsuit accusing the city of violating his rights by suspending him for comments posted on his social media account.
Reno teen charged with killing father, 5-year-old brother makes brief court appearance
The Reno teen charged with murdering her father and 5-year-old brother in February made a first, brief appearance in court on Thursday. Public defender Stephanie Cook asked for a continuance, citing the complex nature of the charges and the developmental age and maturity of Mashenka Reid, 17. ...
Sparks man gets 20 years for being a felon in possession of a gun
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - A Sparks man has been given a 20-year sentence after a jury found him guilty of being a felon in possession of a gun. Patrick Shipley was sentenced as a habitual criminal. He will be eligible for parole after eight years. Shipley had a number of...
Ride Along: Nevada State Police urges drivers to use caution through construction zones
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Law enforcement is encouraging drivers to be cautious and adhere to traffic signs, particularly through construction zones. Major highways, like US 395/I-580, are under construction in Reno, and Nevada State Police has noticed an increase in speeders through work zones. Nevada State Police Sgt. Chris Brown...
Fire Crews Put Out Fires Near Cashill Blvd. in Southwest Reno
Thousands were left without power Wednesday afternoon in the same area where two brush fires broke out. Power has since been restored in the area. The Reno Fire Department says multiple power lines were blown down, lighting the sagebrush on fire in two areas. The fires broke out on Cashill...
Survey shows support for ADUs in Reno
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - A survey conducted by the City of Reno is indicating public support for accessory dwelling units, or ADUs. A survey asking the public for their thoughts on ADUs and short-term rentals was released earlier this year. The city says more than 2,000 people took part in...
Pedestrian and school safety operation nets one DUI arrest, 135 citations
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - A near-month long operation by the Reno Police Department resulted in 135 traffic citations, 55 warnings and one DUI arrest. The pedestrian and school zone safety operations took place from March 4 to March 22. School zones were selected based on public input.
5 Reno-Sparks restaurants fail inspection; 13 get conditional pass in first half of March
Eighteen restaurants in the Reno area were written up in the first half of March, including five that failed their inspections. Northern Nevada Public Health, formerly known as the Washoe County Health Department, issues four types of inspection ratings: ...
Wolf Pack softball team sweeps Thursday doubleheader vs. New Mexico
RENO, Nev. – The Pack sweep the doubleheader in the first two games of the New Mexico series and now have wins in 14 of their last 15 games. The 7-1 start in conference play is the program’s best start since joining the conference in 2013. Game 1,...
Thursday Web Weather
Storm #1 will wind down on Thursday, with a brief break through Friday morning. Storm #2 will move into the region late Friday and persist through Easter Weekend. Carry chains and be prepared for road controls in the Sierra. Valleys will see wind and snow/rain showers. Next week will be dry and warmer. -Jeff.
The Crystal Festival brings rocks, gems and minerals to the Reno-Sparks Convention Center
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The Crystal Festival is coming to Reno Easter weekend. Adrienne McElwain, owner and founder of The Crystal Festival, as well as the online rock shop called The Crystal Barista; and Ron Garza, filmographer for The Crystal Barista and Crystal Festival, stopped by Morning Break to invite the community out to explore and shop beautiful and precious gemstones.
1st Nevada candidate gets Transparency in Politics seal for disclosing background check
When Jody Baden was on the Washoe County School Board, she remembers being amazed that the only requirements to run for office were to present a driver’s license, a check for the filing fee and be eligible to vote. There is less scrutiny to run for office than get a job at Walmart,...
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