Sparks, NV

Reno, NV

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) -The Reno Fire Department knocked down a house fire in northeast Reno on Sunday afternoon. Crews went to the intersection of Montello Street and Hillboro Avenue at about 2:50 p.m. Clutter made it difficult for firefighters to maneuver but they were able to extinguish the flames. The...

Crews put out fire in northeast Reno

Tahoe City, CA

TAHOE CITY, Calif. (KOLO) - Crews with the North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District had the chance to learn water rescue techniques from the U.S. Navy on Tuesday, with both agencies coming together to train and discuss tactics near Tahoe City. “Utilizing our swimmers as survivors so they can practice...

Fire crews undergo water rescue training with U.S. Navy at Lake Tahoe

Nevada State

CARSON CITY, Nev. (KOLO) - Overnight work on I-80 west of Reno will force lane reductions starting today, June 5. The reductions will take place so the Nevada Department of Transportation can improve interstate drainage and make other improvements. From June 5 through late 2023, drivers will see the following...

Overnight work on I-80 to force lane reductions

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Gardnerville, NV

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. (KOLO) - The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is prepping for Carson Valley Days from June 8 to June 11. They ask people to use extra precautions when traveling through the towns of Minden and Gardnerville due to the high volume of traffic. They also say U.S....

DCSO preps for Carson Valley Days

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) -The Reno Police Department issued 61 citations Friday and Saturday during a pedestrian safety operation. The operation focused on drivers and pedestrians in areas where there are higher pedestrian accidents and where they have received complaints about pedestrian safety. Eight officers participated in the enforcement using a...

Reno police issue 61 citations in pedestrian safety operation

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The Washoe County School District announced Monday afternoon that retired police K9 Orfeus has passed away. The district says Orfeus passed in the comfort and care of his handler, retired school police officer Ed Kendall. Orfeus was born in Holland and started his career with the...

Retired WCSD police dog passes away

Incline Village, NV

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. (KOLO) - Ben Dosseff moved to Incline Village 8 years ago, soon after he noticed the very serious litter issue in Lake Tahoe. For the last 7 years he has been picking up trash around the lake and nature trails. KOLO 8 News Now’s Crystal Garcia met up with Dosseff at Sand Harbor Beach, one week after the inaugural Lake Tahoe Litter Summit to get a firsthand look at the pollution problem.

The power of Community activism; how one local man is taking on the Lake Tahoe litter problem

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Reno Outdoor Living hosted Chef Jonathan Chapin from Reno Recipes and KOLO 8 Morning Break’s Katey Roshetko for a very special edition of KOLO Cooks. Using their custom built outdoor wood fired pizza ovens, Chef Chapin whipped up a pesto cream shrimp pizza and a bbq pepperoni bacon pizza, each with additional fixins.

KOLO Cooks: Chef Jonathan Chapin makes wood fired pizzas at Reno Outdoor Living

Lyon County, NV

Silver Springs, NV

SILVER SPRINGS, Nev. (KOLO) - Lyon County Sheriff’s Deputies have discovered what appears to be a cockfighting ring in Silver Springs. On June 3rd, just after noon Lyon County Animal Services received an anonymous complaint regarding suspicious activity occurring at a residence on 10″ Street. According to the caller they were hearing a large commotion, specifically many roosters “Crowing.”

Deputies bust Lyon County cockfighting ring

Carson City, NV

CARSON CITY, Nev. (KOLO) - The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is looking for a suspect wanted for check fraud. They say that on Aug. 19, 2022, a suspect, seen in the picture below, walked into the Greater Nevada Credit Union on Eagle Station in Carson City, with stolen checks.

Carson City Sheriffs looking for check fraud suspect

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Renown Regional Medical Center now has a new neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). According to Renown, the fifth and ninth floors of the Tahoe Tower were left bare when it was constructed in 2007 to allow for future expansion. The...

Renown opens new intensive care units for children

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Hosting a backyard yard BBQ and looking for a way to really impress your guests? Is your business celebrating an anniversary or holding a special event? Whatever type of party you’re throwing, churros are always a good idea!. And because Tuesday, June 6 is National...

Celebrate National Churros Day with locally owned, Jeydi Churros

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The annual Free Fishing Day will be held this Saturday on June 10. Anglers may fish in any public water in the state without needing a fishing license. The Nevada Department of Wildlife does say, however, that all limits and other regulations apply. Nevada State Parks...

Free Fishing Day to be held June 10

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Reno Food & Drink Week is back! This community event is designed to support and celebrate local restaurants, bistros, coffee shops, bars and food trucks in The Biggest Little City. Participating food and drink establishments will offer fixed price menus, drink flights and/or specialty food/drink items that will only be available June 5-12. Three of those businesses stopped by Morning Break Monday to share their specials with viewers.

4th Annual Reno Food and Drink Week highlights 50+ local businesses over 12-day event

Reno Food and Drink week is underway highlighting some of the areas best restaurants and bars. Grafted Whiskey and Wine is hosting live music every Wednesday night this summer.

Tuesday Web Weather

Hawaii State

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Reno’s hula school, Ka Pā Hula O Kawaiolanoelaniokāne, has operating out of Lili’s Hawaiian Restaurant in Reno for more than 10 years. They started with a dozen students in 2012 and have since grown to more than 100. They’re outgrowing their current space so the hula school is raising money to build an entire culture center where the hula students can practice and perform, as well as have a place in Reno to celebrate the city’s diverse people groups.

Reno hula school hosting golf tournament to raise money for cultural center, practice studio

SPARKS, Nev. (KOLO) -The Sparks Police Department responded to a report of shoplifting at a sporting goods store Saturday and ended up making an arrest on weapons charges as well. Police booked Christian Kekili Ikaika Harris, 22, on charges of petty larceny, being a prohibited person with a gun, carrying...

Suspected Sparks shoplifter also busted on gun, drug charges

An area of low pressure will keep afternoon showers and T-storms in the forecast through the weekend and beyond. Heavy rain, lightning, hail, and gusty wind are all possible with storms. Keep an eye to the sky! -Jeff. Reno Food and Drink Week. Updated: 15 hours ago. Reno Food and...

Reno Rodeo Kickoff Concert

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) -These days there are plenty of sunscreens to choose from. Lotions and creams, spray on and stick. Before selecting which way to apply the sunscreen, look for the SPF, and if the product is broad spectrum. “30 or above,” recommends Dr. Cindy Lamerson, board-certified dermatologist, with Nevada...

Sunscreen season guidelines

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - For this week’s Monday Motivations, spiritual life coach, Leigh Hurst, from Purposeful Living and Healing Center shared her thoughts on how and why to hold onto hope. It was a topic purposed by a Facebook friend named Faith who said, “I think many people are waiting for the other shoe to drop, or worried about some aspect of the future. It would be awesome if you could speak about the power of dreaming big and envisioning a future that’s worth striving for and that makes life worth living now.”

Monday Motivations: Holding onto hope when it feels like your world is falling apart

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Music With Confidence is a non-profit music school and performing arts center that teaches children the joy and art of music and arts and crafts with an emphasis on empowering them to believe in themselves. Diana Hoffman, founder of MWC, stopped by Morning Break to invite...

Tickets still available for Music with Confidence dinner fundraiser at Red Hawk Golf and Resort

Los Angeles, CA

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The Nevada Wolfpack will open the 2027 season on the road at USC. The matchup was announced Tuesday and will be a part of the Pack’s non-conference schedule for the season. The pair will match up in their season openers on Sept. 11. They will...

Nevada football to open 2027 season at USC

New Jersey State

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Pressed suits, shiny pins, and a drive to get things done. “It’s the memory making business, right?” said Reno Aces GM/COO Chris Phillips. Phillips got into baseball like most - playing Little League. Growing up in New Jersey gave Chris a much different experience, however. Not everyone gets to be coached by Tommy John.

How Chris Phillips became the Aces’ top guy

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Fire crews respond to structure fire in Sparks

SPARKS, Nev. (KOLO) - The Sparks Fire Department responded for reports of a structure...

Fire crews respond to structure fire in Sparks

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