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- Covering Rural Nevada Alone pat 6 - 2 Comments Posted
Armed with a camera and an old Bronco II truck, I headed for the hills (Read Blog)
- Covering Rural Nevada Alone part 5 - Post Your Comments!
The jungles and politics of central America are a long way from the desert of Nevada. (Read Blog)
- "The Home of the Free?" I don't think so! - Post Your Comments!
I guess this isn't America after all! (Read Blog)
- Covering Rural Nevada Alone part 4 - Post Your Comments!
My rise to fame was surpassed only by fall (Read Blog)
- Covering Rural Nevada part 3 - 1 Comments Posted
Making the change from radio to television news was easy, to a point. (Read Blog)
- Covering Rural Nevada alone part 2 - 1 Comments Posted
Getting into radio was fun, getting out was a relief (Read Blog)
- covering rural nevada because nobody wants to go with you - Post Your Comments!
This is how I went from a cowboy and burned out police chief to a career in media (Read Blog)
- How did I get here and what am I gonna do now - Post Your Comments!
For more than 23 years now I've been traveling the back roads of rural Nevada. This is what its all about. (Read Blog)
- My Mea Culpa for McD - 1 Comments Posted
It's never felt so good to be so wrong about something! (Read Blog)
- Is Winning More Important Than Integrity? - 1 Comments Posted
The University of Oregon sure seems to think so. Reports that the Ducks are even considering re-instating LaGarrette Blount are absurd. (Read Blog)
- Sometimes Sports Aren't Relevant - 2 Comments Posted
An OC Register sports writer should be ashamed of his latest column about Jaycee Lee Dugard. (Read Blog)
- Hout Should Have Some Class - 1 Comments Posted
Boise State's Byron Hout should learn to win with class. (Read Blog)
- If You Don't Try, You Can't Succeed - Post Your Comments!
Over this past weekend, I was frequently asked this question by Wolf Pack fans: Why do we continue to play big name schools like Notre Dame who embarrass us on national television? Here's my response: (Read Blog)
- Are You a Cyber Hermit? - 2 Comments Posted
Everybody’s doing it! It seems like there’s a lot of pressure lately to join one or more social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn or MySpace. Many experts suggest the sites are a great resource for jobseekers to expand their business networks. Of course, they’re also good for keeping up with friends, and connecting with your community (follow KOLO 8 News now on Facebook & Twitter). Still, if you’re like me, there’s hardly enough time in the day to do the dishes let alone create and maintain a gaggle of online profiles. (Read Blog)
- ESPN Ignoring Big Ben Case - 1 Comments Posted
Why is the "Worldwide Leader in Sports" ignoring the Ben Roethlisberger civil lawsuit? (Read Blog)
- Mistakes Happen, Decisions are Made! - 1 Comments Posted
Manny Ramires did not make a mistake, he made a decision to cheat baseball. (Read Blog)
- Help Murder Victim's Family this SATURDAY - 2 Comments Posted
On June 15, 2008, 20-year-old Bryan Coursey was outside a bar near 4th and Spokane in Reno. A fight happened nearby -- when gun fire rang out, an innocent bystander was struck by a bullet in the head. Days later, Bryan Coursey died in a hospital. (Read Blog)
- Forget Michael Vick! - 10 Comments Posted
Michael Vick has served his time.....but he doesn't deserve another chance in the NFL. (Read Blog)
- Welcome Back Carter - 1 Comments Posted
Welcome back to Earth. I'm sure it was a dream come true to get the Wolf Pack job. But now that dream is slowly becoming a nightmare. As they say, "Be careful. Sometimes you get what you wish for." (Read Blog)
- Volunteers Needed For Rock N' River Marathon - Post Your Comments!
Volunteers are needed for the Rock N' River Marathon, May 3rd in Reno. (Read Blog)
- A Warning from Firefighters - 1 Comments Posted
A smoke plume could be seen throughout Reno Sunday as a four acre wildfire erupted in an isolated area of Peavine Mountain. (Read Blog)
- Help for the Unemployed - 3 Comments Posted
With Reno's unemployment rate an alarming 11 percent, I want to share some information on a couple of events that may help job-seekers. (Read Blog)
- Losing Weight: The Inequality - 2 Comments Posted
Losing weight is fairly straightforward. If you burn more calories than you consume, you will lose weight. On the other hand, if you consume more calories than you burn, you will gain weight. That’s it. (Read Blog)
- Week 1 - 4 Comments Posted
On May 4th, 2008 I woke up early to watch my friends here at 8 run in the Rock-n-River Half Marathon. I remember thinking to myself, “I should get into shape and do this next year.” (Read Blog)
- The Beginning of a New Era - 4 Comments Posted
Any way you slice it, “Election 2008” was a dousy: a female Vice Presidential candidate versus an African American Presidential candidate. It’s not the stuff you normally see plastered on campaign posters or dominating election coverage. (Read Blog)
- What Are You Going To Do With That?!? - 2 Comments Posted
Like a fish to a sparkling lure, it was the first thing to grab my attention while visiting home for the holidays. The sleek and shiny High Definition TV now in my parent’s living room nearly covers an entire wall. (Read Blog)
- Cougar Mania - But Not That Kind of Cougar - 7 Comments Posted
Earlier this week a cougar, or mountain lion, bit a woman trying to break up a fight between the cat and her dog. The bites weren’t serious, and it appears the dog will be okay too. It could have been much worse. (Read Blog)
- Farewell to a Good Friend - 4 Comments Posted
Eric Sperling is leaving KOLO 8 for another opportunity. He will be missed..... (Read Blog)
- Ol' Will - 3 Comments Posted
He came into our lives quite by accident. We were gathering up our cows from winter ranch north of Winnemucca. By chance I asked the wife of the ranch foreman if she knew of a good cow dog someone might be willing to sell. (Read Blog)
- The Plot Gets Thicker... - 5 Comments Posted
The rape and murder of Brianna Denison has terrorized our community for nearly a year...but now that the case is in court, details about the killing continue to haunt us. (Read Blog)
- Covering Rural Nevada Alone - Post Your Comments!
The way I figure it, I’ve driven close to a half a million miles in 22 years and have worn out five news trucks, and at least three bodies. (At least that’s how it feels sometimes.) And that doesn’t include countries like Australia, Kosovo, Korea, Germany, and just about every state in the union, all in the name of “John Tyson’s Journal.” (Read Blog)
- Small Towns - Post Your Comments!
The story I did for the “JOURNAL” recently on the town of Topaz in Mono California reminded me how much I like small towns. Nevada has a lot of small places that are just as poignant as they were back in the days of the pioneers (Read Blog)
- Community Rallies for Justice - 5 Comments Posted
Through my position as a journalist I've met the family members of many violent crime victims. (Read Blog)
- The Miracle of DNA Fingerprinting - 1 Comments Posted
Sir Alec Jeffreys is not your average household name. But he invented a process that to law enforcement and forensics is nothing less than a miracle. Sir Alec Jeffreys is credited for inventing the DNA fingerprint that has revolutionized the ability to identify the characteristics of cells that are unique to the genetics of the human body. (Read Blog)
- "The Gift of Christmas" - Holiday Musical Recital - 1 Comments Posted
To get you in the Christmas spirit, why not head along to UNR this weekend for some Christmas cheer and join the the Tiffanie Story Vocal Studio and listen to youngsters and adults bring you some delightful Christmas tunes all for a good cause.... (Read Blog)
- A New Reason to Give Thanks - 6 Comments Posted
On this eve of Thanksgiving day, people in our community have new reason to give thanks--the arrest of a suspect in the Brianna Dennison case. (Read Blog)
- Political Anger - 1 Comments Posted
The smoke is now just starting to clear from my tail feathers. But on the day of the Veterans Day parade, the smoke was black as night. I had a run in with political anger. (Read Blog)
- Early Voters Break Record in Washoe - Post Your Comments!
More than 78,000 people have voted early, breaking the previous early voting record, according to Washoe County Registrar of Voters Dan Burk. (Read Blog) - Obama Leads Crucial Nevada County - 1 Comments Posted
A new poll is giving the lead to Senator Barack Obama in Washoe County -- a key battleground within the swing state of Nevada. (Read Blog) - Explosion During Newscast? - 1 Comments Posted
For those of you who heard something unusual during the 11 p.m. newscast on Wednesday, you weren't imagining things. (Read Blog) - Numerous Political Visits and Events - Post Your Comments!
Governor Sarah Palin is returning to Reno, and there are many other upcoming GOP and Democratic events. Here's all the details. (Read Blog) - New Pet Adoption Center by the Nevada Humane Society! - Post Your Comments!
Puppies and kittens and rabbits, oh my! The Nevada Humane Society is opening up a new off-site adoption center. Adopting animals, a cause very important to me, is now even easier, thanks to the new facility. (Read Blog)
- Final Days of Early Voting - Post Your Comments!
There's not much time remaining to cast an early ballot. (Read Blog) - Help Your Pets! Visit The Giant Dog House! - Post Your Comments!
Dog Houses are no longer just for the dogs. Tom Jacobs, Executive Director of the SPCA of Northern Nevada, is moving in to his very own custom built dog house, Thursday, October 30th. It's even gone public, sitting in front of the Wal-Mart on Kietzke Lane in Reno. (Read Blog)
- Romney back in Reno - 1 Comments Posted
Former presidential candidate Mitt Romney will be returning to Reno this week. (Read Blog) - Deadline for Flood Victims Monday - Post Your Comments!
An important deadline for victims of the Fernley levee break is Monday, Nov. 3. (Read Blog) - Parties for Obama's "Closing" Message - Post Your Comments!
Barack Obama's presidential campaign is inviting the public to several gatherings to view the Illinois senator's "closing" message on television Wednesday, Oct. 29. (Read Blog) - Rail Tales - Cumberland, MD - Post Your Comments!
When I was five or six year old, my Grandmother took me down to the Reading Terminal in Bethlehem, Pennnsylvania to meet the train carrying my two great aunts from Philadelphia. (Read Blog)
- Brianna Denison: A Killer Still On The Loose. - 2 Comments Posted
I pass by the site where Brianna Denison’s body was found every day on my way to and from work and each time it always draws my attention knowing what happened there, as before the incident, the patch of barren waste-land did not warrant a second glance. (Read Blog)
- Rail Tales - Washington, DC - Post Your Comments!
The day starts out with a violation of the Sense of Humor Act. Sometime while they backed our train into Boston Station last night, we developed a flat spot on the wheels under the rear platform. Most likely it was caused by a brake application that caused the wheels to slide. (Read Blog)
- Political Visits this Weekend - 1 Comments Posted
Several politicians will make stops in Reno this weekend. (Read Blog) - Rail Tales - Boston, MA - Post Your Comments!
Boston is famous for its baked beans and its history. And it is the history I’m interested in today. (Read Blog)
- Rail Tales - Montreal to Boston - Post Your Comments!
9:30 AM and the train pulls out of the Montreal Canadian National Terminal right on time. It is a dreary day. I asked he conductor of Amtrak train #68 if it snowed last night. He answers, “Do I look like a weatherman to you?” I think he’s kidding, but still didn’t get an answer. We’ve been underground so I don’t either. When we finally get outside, there is no snow, but it is bitterly cold. Too cold for people to stand out on the open platform. (Read Blog)
- Poll: McCain Gaining, Obama has Passed Key Threshold - 3 Comments Posted
The latest Zogby poll results are now available. (Read Blog) - Lost Dog... FOUND! - 1 Comments Posted
Estee is home! (Read Blog)
- Rail Tales - Montreal, Canada - Post Your Comments!
Montreal is a country within a country. Despite it being a part of Canada, It has a unique French culture. English is a second language, French is the first. And if I didn’t know better, I would think I was indeed in the heart of France. (Read Blog)
- Rail Tales - Albany, NY - Post Your Comments!
Day four actually started the night before with a flashlight and a soldering gun. Just after dinner, the “Silver Quail” was suddenly without water. Not a good thing when you have 20 guests and eleven toilets. (Read Blog)
- Rail Tales - Syracuse, NY - Post Your Comments!
The Lake Shore Limited isn’t wasting any time. We pull into Syracuse 16 minutes early. Maybe it’s because there has been very little freight traffic to hold us up. It could also be because this train goes on to New York City after it drops us off in Albany and can not be delayed. At any rate the train is clipping right along at 80 miles an hour. The old timers used to call it “scorching the ballast.” (Read Blog)
- Rail Tales - Joliet, IL - Post Your Comments!
Day 2 started waiting for the Amtrak train #307 to arrive at Saint Louis from Chicago. The train was due in at 12:30 AM, where it would be turned and serviced. Once the train was headed back in the direction of Chicago, it would couple into our two private cars for a 4:30 am departure. (Read Blog)
- TMCC to Host Judicial Candidates - Post Your Comments!
Truckee Meadows Community College is hosting a judicial candidates forum on Tuesday, Oct. 21. (Read Blog) - LOST DOG - Post Your Comments!
Please help my friend, and co-worker find her dog Estee. (Read Blog)
- Rail Tales: St. Louis - Post Your Comments!
Saint Louis is an old town. This was the jumping off point for the early mountain men, and later, for many of the pioneers who started their journey west. It is here that they crossed the “Wide Missouri.” (Read Blog)
- Where can I Vote Early? - Post Your Comments!
Here are the details on casting an early ballot. (Read Blog) - California Voter Registration Deadline - Post Your Comments!
For KOLO Eight’s California viewers, the deadline to register to vote is Monday, Oct. 20. (Read Blog) - Palin Coming to Reno - Post Your Comments!
Vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin will make her second stop in the Reno-area. (Read Blog) - Former President Clinton to Visit - Post Your Comments!
Former President Bill Clinton to make a stops in Northern Nevada. (Read Blog) - Debate Watch Parties Announced - 1 Comments Posted
Several parties are planned to view the third presidential debate Wednesday, Oct.15. (Read Blog) - Voter Registration Deadline Tuesday - Post Your Comments!
There are only a few hours remaining to register to vote! Here are the details. (Read Blog) - So Many Polls, So Many Different Results - 1 Comments Posted
It seems like every presidential poll differs. Some say McCain is ahead in Nevada; some say it's Obama; some say it's even. (Read Blog)
- First Snow of the Autumn Season! - Post Your Comments!
The first snow to the valley floor was an event of great beauty -- an experience only once a season. Photo from Sparks. (Read Blog) - ‘Cheers’ Actors Hit the Campaign Trail - 1 Comments Posted
Kelsey Grammer and John Ratzenberger are coming to Nevada to promote the Republican ticket. (Read Blog) - Obama Leads Recent Polls - Post Your Comments!
Nationally and in the state of Nevada, polls are giving the lead to Senator Barack Obama. (Read Blog) - Newspaper: McCain Raising More Cash in Nevada - 1 Comments Posted
Senator John McCain has raised more money in Nevada than Senator Barack Obama, according to the Las Vegas Sun. The newspaper also reports much of the contributions to McCain are coming from south Reno. (Read Blog) - Obama-McCain Race Similar To Nixon-Kennedy - Post Your Comments!
Party nominees evoke memories of JFK and Nixon in 1960 (Read Blog)
- High Profile Dems Come To Reno - Post Your Comments!
New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson is one of several Democrats stopping in Reno. (Read Blog) - Republican BBQ and Volunteer Opportunities - Post Your Comments!
The Washoe County Republicans invite you to join them at a BBQ on Sunday, Oct. 12. (Read Blog)
- Fallon Cancer Cluster Research Meeting - Post Your Comments!
Preliminary research on the Fallon cancer cluster will be presented in a meeting Friday, Oct. 10 at UNR. (Read Blog) - Covering Steve Fossett - 1 Comments Posted
Thoughts on the searches for the famed adventurer. (Read Blog) - Nevada's Population to Jump 49 Percent - Post Your Comments!
The Nevada State Demographer’s Office at UNR says over the next 20 years Nevada’s population will jump by 1.3 million people, or 49 percent. (Read Blog)
- Council and Commission Candidates Forum - Post Your Comments!
Candidates for Reno and Sparks City Council as well as Washoe County Commission will be at a forum Tuesday. Another forum is set for Carson City. (Read Blog)
- Daschle to Attend Debate Watching Party in Reno - Post Your Comments!
Former US Senator Tom Daschle to visit Reno. (Read Blog) - KOLO Teams Up with KOH Radio - 2 Comments Posted
Now you can receive reports from KOLO on AM radio! (Read Blog)
- GOP Debate Watch Party Announced - Post Your Comments!
Details on the Republican presidential debate watch party. (Read Blog)
- NV Poll: Obama Ahead - Post Your Comments!
A Rasmussen poll taken October 2 puts Senator Barack Obama in the lead in Nevada. (Read Blog)
- Come Help Raise Cash @The “Back To School” Fall Recital of 2008 - Post Your Comments!
Come and join in and help raise some cash this coming Saturday, 4th October!! 'The Tiffanie Story Vocal Studio' Fall recital will feature current students of all ages from 3years old and up and will also be a fundraiser for the local foundation 'Angel Kiss'. So if your in the mood for some delightful song & music... UNR is the place to be!! (Read Blog)
- Cheney to Sub for Bush at Reno Event - 1 Comments Posted
The vice president will stop in the Biggest Little City. (Read Blog)
- Romney to Visit Elko - Post Your Comments!
Senator John McCain won't be in Reno Thursday, but Mitt Romney will stop in Elko. (Read Blog)
- Obama Visit Details Announced - 1 Comments Posted
More information on Barack Obama's visit to Reno Tuesday, Sept. 30. (Read Blog)
- Bear Checks into Tahoe Hospital! - 1 Comments Posted
There was an unexpected visitor at Barton Memorial Hospital recently. (Read Blog)
- Bush, McCain and Obama all Heading to Reno - 2 Comments Posted
With a little more than a month to go, candidates return to Nevada. (Read Blog)
- If the President-elect Dies who takes Office? - 3 Comments Posted
Here's an answer to a viewer question. (Read Blog)
- Rock the Vote this November - 1 Comments Posted
Exercise your civic right this fall! The deadline to register to vote is almost here! (Read Blog)
- Finding a Home For Shawna - Post Your Comments!
I thoroughly enjoyed my time with Shawna at Roller Kingdom! Shawna is an old-soul with a warm heart. Please help find her a loving family. (Read Blog)
- Economic Storm - 3 Comments Posted
All storms come and go (Read Blog)
- How will you bid Summer farewell? - Post Your Comments!
Say good-bye to Summer... and welcome to the start of Fall. (Read Blog)
- Best weather in the country - Post Your Comments!
A sunny and mild day after is not a bad thing. (Read Blog)
- Dancing for MS - 3 Comments Posted
I must thank my wonderful instructor, Michael Pyles. He owns Starlite Ballroom which just happens to be where both Panama and I took our dance lessons. (Read Blog)
- Selling Your Virginity: Right or Wrong? - 22 Comments Posted
With the news that a young, attractive co-ed is selling her virginity to the highest bidder... What I want to know is your view on selling something that is so sacred? Is this a sign of a change in our times? Is society loosing it's moral values?.... Is it Right or is it wrong? Is this girl simply using the whole event as a publicity stunt?.... Get debating people and "have your say!" (Read Blog) - Game ON!!! - Post Your Comments!
So the other day I made a comment on the air to Eric Sperling. It was right after he showed highlights of both Tom Brady and Luke Lippincott walking off the field after blowing out their knees. And I thought; dang, those guys are tough. (Read Blog)
- Back from Vacation! - Post Your Comments!
Okay, this is a departure from my usually news-focused blogs -- but I want to share a little bit about a great trip I just took. (Read Blog)
