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Light the World Giving Machines arrive at Scheels in Sparks ahead of Saturday kickoff
SPARKS, Nev. (KOLO) — Two Light the World Giving Machines were delivered Thursday morning to Scheels in Sparks in preparation for a community kickoff event Saturday, Nov. 14, at 10 a.m. The machines, sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, are returning to Northern Nevada for...
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Morning Download: Three Reno High athletes to sign D-I national letters of intent
On weekday mornings, Nevada Sports Net will recap three big headlines of the day in its Morning Download. Read below for today's topics. 1. Three Reno High athletes to sign D-I national letters of intent. Three Reno High athletes will sign national letters of intent Thursday to play at the...
Reno-Gazette Journal
Rain, snow, high winds in Reno-Tahoe forecast on Friday
A fast-moving storm system is heading to the Sierra on Friday, bringing strong winds, rain and snow to northwestern Nevada and the Lake Tahoe area. The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for Reno-Sparks, Carson City and Minden, as well as a winter storm warning for the Tahoe Basin. The system arrives on Friday afternoon, with rain and snow likely throughout the region, as well as southerly winds 20-30 mph in the valleys and 60 mph in the Sierra. Gusts are expected up to 55 mph in the valleys, with ridge gusts in the Sierra up to 95 mph. Snow levels will drop to 5,000 feet overnight, with snow accumulation of 1 to 5 inches possible in the foothills. As much as 4 to 8 inches of snow accumulation is expected above 7,000 feet. The Friday-Saturday storm system, the first of a series of storms, will leave the area over the weekend. But snow and rain return to the forecast Sunday evening. More storms are expected throughout the area through at least Thursday. More: Accuweather said Sierra Nevada in for a good snow season this winter More: Surprise foot of snow moves Mammoth ski opening to Thursday Reno-Tahoe
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New traffic signal, crosswalks and green bike lane added at Sparks Boulevard and Ion Drive
A new traffic signal has been installed at Sparks Boulevard and Ion Drive, near Sawgrass Lane, as part of a project aimed at improving safety and traffic flow. The intersection has been updated with new signal equipment, marked crosswalks and a green-painted bike lane. Video from the area also shows changes to the roadway around the intersection, including work on the center median.
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Bishop Manogue and Spanish Springs meet in an (un)likely matchup for the 5A North title
Just a month ago, a 5A North football championship game between Bishop Manogue and Spanish Springs seemed unlikely if not impossible. But on Friday, the two best teams in the North for the past decade will meet for the fourth time in five years with a regional title on the line. Here is our preview of the game, which will be played Friday at 6 p.m. at Bishop Manogue and air tape delayed on NSN at 6 p.m. Saturday.
KOLO TV Reno
Mark your calendars for the newly expanded Reno Western Wonderland shopping experience
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Reno Western Wonderland (formerly known as Reno Cowboy Christmas) is a curated shopping experience featuring local artisans, makers and small businesses. Event organizer, Aubrey Gillespie, stopped by Morning Break to invite the community to take part in an exceptional holiday shopping experience celebrating regional craftsmanship, small businesses, and community spirit.
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Coral Academy makes first-ever football state semifinal appearance
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - There’s no denying this is the best football team in Coral Academy history. The Falcons beat West Wendover to advance to the state semifinal this week. Their journey to get here, though, was unique. As the only Reno-based 2A North team, the Falcons are well traveled, traveling to West Wendover and Pershing County in league play. And to add to it, they don’t have a home field.
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Retro Radio Dolls perform “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy” for Veterans Day
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The Retro Radio Dolls are opening the City of Reno’s Veterans Day parade with mini concert from 10-10:50 a.m. on the parade platform at 1st and S Virginia by the Believe Sign. Then they’ll be hosting a free Veterans Day show at The Reno Public Market from 5-7 p.m.
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9 Best Fabric Stores In And Around Reno, Nevada For Serious Sewists
One quilt shop near Reno sits inside a schoolhouse that’s over 100 years old and listed on the national historic register. Another one works out of a redesigned bank building. I love that the fabric is the treasure now. The story gets better the farther you drive. One shop...
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City of Reno hosts annual Christmas Tree lighting
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The City of Reno is inviting the community to its annual Christmas Tree lighting event. This year’s event will take place on Nov. 27 at 6:30 p.m. at Reno City Plaza. Celebrations will begin at 4:00 p.m. and is part of a two-day festival that...
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Truckee River Flood Authority offers an online tool to check flood risk for Truckee River flooding
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - With heavy rain in the forecast, the Truckee River Flood Management Authority has a flood mapping tool that lets people search an address to see how Truckee River flooding could affect a property. Authority Executive Director George Robison emphasized that knowledge is power. He said knowing...
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2 Crazy Gardeners earns national Hardscape Award
Reno-based 2 Crazy Gardeners Landscaping earned the Combination of Hardscape Products – Residential category at the Hardscape North America Awards. The award recognizes the company's Bodega Dunes project. The project incorporates a custom fire pit, water feature, outdoor kitchen, decorative pavers, enhanced lighting and other features. The winning project...
Reno-Gazette Journal
Vets with PTSD, service dogs graduate from Reno program's first class
Jarrid Jones and Libby barely had started working together when their bond became clear. Jones, a retired Marine Corps gunnery sergeant from Gardnerville, and Libby, a black Labrador service dog, were spending their first night together. Jones fell asleep watching TV and experienced an episode of sleep apnea. "When you start choking awake," Jones said, "it kind of takes you a little while to know what's going on." Jones and Libby had been training together for just two days and hadn't even practiced what to do in that situation. But Libby was on the job. She reassured Jones until he was able to fully awaken and assess his surroundings. "It just so happened that she was right there next to me in perfect time," Jones said. "She's incredible." Reno-based initiative graduates first four pairs Jones and Libby were one of four veteran-service dog pairs in the first graduating class from Liberty Dogs, a Reno-based nonprofit that pairs veterans living with PTSD with specially trained service dogs. Retired Maj. Gen. Ondra Berry, former adjutant general for the Nevada National Guard, now serves as the program's CEO. Along with Jones and Libby, the three other pairs at the Oct. 30 graduation ceremony