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Posted: 12:40 PM Mar 2, 2007
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April 17th
Road Conditions
California Roads
Nevada Roads



April 2nd
Lake Tahoe Water Storage
The Truckee Meadows Water Authority has set up a real-time graphic that shows the current level of Lake Tahoe as well as a graph that tracks historical highs and lows in the lake.


March 30th

Pet Food Recall
Click here for information on products, codes, and production dates

Early Easter Events
Sparks Parks and Recreation Department - Holiday Events page

Win Rod Stewart Tickets
Rod Stewart is coming to Reno on Friday and we want to give away some tickets. You can enter to win here or you can e-mail us at rodstewart@kolotv.com. We will be picking three winners after the Midday Newscast.






March 29th

Payday Loans
In tonight's KOLO-8 web poll, we're asking if you agree with the proposed regulations to cap fees and terms for payday loan companies? If you have an experience with one of these companies, you'd like to share. We invite you to leave a comment here or you can e-mail us at news@kolotv.com.

TJX Helpline
If you have questions, TJX has set up a helpline: 866-484-6978.

TJX, The parent company of a number of nationwide retail chains, such as T.J. Maxx and Marshalls, is telling regulators that computer hackers have stolen customer information from tens of millions of credit and debit cards.

Stolen Property Viewing
If your car was broken into recently you have a chance to reclaim your lost items. In order to view the property you must have valid identification and a Sparks or Reno Police Case Number.

You can view the property at the following times:


  • Friday, March 30, 4pm to 7pm
  • Saturday, March 31, 9am to 12am

The property viewing will be taking place at the Sparks Police Department on Prater.



March 28th
Home Fire Protection
To learn more about defensible space and other methods to protect your home, visit Living With Fire.

Win Rod Stewart Tickets

Thanks to everyone who entered. The winners have been picked. Enjoy the show!
Rod Stewart is coming to Reno on Friday and we want to give away some tickets. You can enter to win here or you can e-mail us at rodstewart@kolotv.com. We will be picking three winners after the Midday Newscast.








March 27th

Self Defense for Women

Good Morning America has a free video that teaches women easy self-defense moves. If you would like to view the video, visit their website.








March 26th

Road Conditions


Current Road Conditions

Reno Construction
Downtown Reno Interactive Map
City of Reno Website.

Maytag Recall
Some Maytag and Samsung brand front-loading washing machines have been recalled due to a potential fire hazard

Information on the recall including photographs of the recalled units is available on the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission website.

Residents with the recalled Maytag machines can call toll-free at (800) 868-5109 between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or visit Maytag's website at www.washerrecall.com.

Those with Samsung washers can call (800) 515-7902 between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or visit Samsung's website at www.samsung.com/washerrecall.



March 23rd

Pet Food Recall
Click here for information on products, codes, and production dates

Medical Privacy Information
Dept. of Health and Human Services



March 22nd

Check Gas Prices in Your Area
Link to MSN.com's Local Gas Prices site



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