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Will apartment rents in Reno go down? Permits lapse amid tough development cycle
The sound of laughter cut through the din of passing cars during Joe Brown’s noon commute as he apologized for his Southern twang. “I’m so country,” Brown said sheepishly, his telltale accent clearly coming across the phone. More than two years have passed since Brown moved to Reno from Tennessee. But while you can...
Capitol police officers slam Trump as un-American at campaign event for Biden in Sparks
Two former police officers who defended the Capitol and lawmakers from rioters on Jan. 6, 2021, made the case Wednesday in Sparks that Donald Trump is unfit to be president and voters should choose Joe Biden. “Trump is the single greatest threat to our democracy right now,” said former U.S. Capitol Police Officer...
18th annual Lake Tahoe Music on the Beach Summer Concert Series
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - A staple to the North Lake Tahoe community is back very soon! The 18th annual Music on the Beach free concert series will commence this June. On Friday, June 14, the nonprofit North Tahoe Business Association (NTBA) will kick off the series from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Kings Beach State Recreation Area and will continue every Friday evening through August 30, excluding August 9.
Lane and ramp closures expected Wednesday night to work on the Spaghetti Bowl
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The Nevada Department of Transportation will be implementing lane and ramp closures Wednesday night to work on the Spaghetti Bowl. The closures will take place on eastbound I-80 directly east of the Spaghetti Bowl for crews to make routine bridge surface repairs. Eastbound I-80 will be...
Rollin' Reno event happening June 4
Neoma Jardon, Executive Director of Downtown Reno Partnership, and Nathan Digangi, Economic Development Manager of Downtown Reno Partnership, joined Fox 11's Madison Macay to talk about their Rollin' Reno event happening June 4. You can find more information about the event here.
Washoe County DA files complaint against USPS
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The Washoe County District Attorney’s Office has filed a lawsuit against the United States Postal Service on behalf of the county. Their suit seeks to stop the postal service from implementing its plan to move processing operations from Reno to Sacramento as part of a strategy to consolidate their processing network.
Area schools open up summer camps
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Summer means kids are out of school and parents may be looking for ways to keep them busy. This year, the City of Reno’s Parks and Recreation Department is trying something new, as they, along with the Washoe County School District, are opening up certain schools around the city to host summer camps.
Larry Hicks 1944-2024
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) -Northern Nevada is mourning the loss of a prominent figure in its legal community, former Washoe County district attorney and U-S District Court Judge Larry Hicks, who died Wednesday of injuries suffered in a traffic accident. He was 80. Hicks’ roots ran deep in Northern Nevada, His...
Sundance Books and Music closing after nearly 40 years in Reno
Friday, May 31, marks the last day for Sundance Bookstore, which has been serving Reno for 39 years. Owner Christine Kelly, said the decision was made after much consideration. “This was not a sudden decision. We looked at all options, this was not just the only option that was considered....
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