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Officers’ mental health has pushed many out of the profession.

Recovery center treats burnout and stress among first responders

Updated: 8 hours ago

By Taylor Burke

The poor state of officers’ mental health has pushed many out of the profession. A handful of specialized treatment centers are trying to meet demand.

Crime

The Nevada Supreme Court building stands on May 2, 2018, in Carson City, Nev. Nevada's pardons...

Nevada pardons board will now consider posthumous pardons

Updated: 10 hours ago

By The Associated Press and RIO YAMAT Associated Press

The nine-member board voted unanimously Wednesday to begin accepting petitions for posthumous relief, but only those sponsored by a member of the board will be eligible for consideration.

Business

People walk by the MGM Grand hotel-casino Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023, in Las Vegas. A...

Normal operations return to MGM Resorts 10 days after cyberattack, casino company says

Updated: 11 hours ago

By The Associated Press

In statements posted to X, formerly known as Twitter, the company said resort services, dining, entertainment, pools and spas were operational.

News

Poker player who drew donations for Las Vegas event lied about dying from cancer

Updated: 12 hours ago

By The Associated Press

Rob Mercer, of Vallejo, California, was trying to raise enough funds to meet the $10,000 buy-in for the No-limit Hold’em World Championship.

Safety

Students learning to walk to school safely

Community leaders focus on safety during walk to school event

Updated: 12 hours ago

By Emily Benito

Community leaders met with students Wednesday morning to focus on Safe Routes to School and promote safely walking and biking to and from school.

Made In Nevada

Reno area business leaders announce Startup week at the Innevation Center in Reno.

EDAWN announces Startup Week

Updated: 14 hours ago

By Noah Bond

Northern Nevada business leaders are coming together Sept. 25-29 to nurture and develop the next generation of start-up businesses in our area.

Education

WCSD agrees to cost of living adjustment for employees

Updated: 15 hours ago

By Kevin Sheridan

A new collective bargaining agreement between the Washoe County School District and the Washoe Education Association has resulted in a new cost of living adjustment for its employees

News

An image of the after it crashed into the building

No one injured after car crashes into apartment building

Updated: 15 hours ago

By Kevin Sheridan

No one was injured after a car crashed into an apartment building on Wedekind Road.

News

A file photo of a school bus with the Carson City School District

Crash involving Carson City school bus caused by driver running red light, police say

Updated: 16 hours ago

By Kevin Sheridan

A crash involving a Carson City school bus Tuesday afternoon was caused by a car running a red light, officials with the Carson City Sheriff's Office said.

News

Tahoe City Save Mart to close after 50 years

Updated: 17 hours ago

By Kevin Sheridan

The Save Mart in Tahoe City, California will close its doors after more than 50 years.

8-Day Forecast

Coronavirus

Updated COVID vaccines now available in Nevada

Updated: 18 hours ago

By Kevin Sheridan

An updated version of the COVID-19 vaccine has now been made available in Nevada.

Health

Douglas County hosting flu vaccine clinics throughout October

Updated: 18 hours ago

By Kevin Sheridan

Douglas County will be hosting a number of flu vaccine clinics throughout the month of October

News

Local impact if UAW and Big 3 carmakers don’t reach an agreement

Updated: 18 hours ago

By Nick Doyle

UAW and Big 3 carmakers enter 6th day of contract negotiations.

News

USPS to hire 50-plus in Reno ahead of holiday season

Updated: 18 hours ago

By Kevin Sheridan

The U.S. Postal Service in Reno is looking to hire around 50 people around the greater Reno area ahead of the 2023 holiday season.

Morning Break

Learn how to simplify sustainable waste disposal during National Recycling Week

Updated: 19 hours ago

By Katey Roshetko

National Recycling Awareness Week is September 18-24.

Morning Break

Reading Reno: Former news anchor, Bill Brown, shares how writing novels keeps him busy in retirement

Updated: 19 hours ago

By Katey Roshetko

He just published his 13th book called “The Gate” which takes place in Virginia City.

Morning Break

Bring the whole family to Mr. Smith’s Bowl of Notes, a free family concert with the Reno Philharmonic

Updated: 19 hours ago

By Katey Roshetko

The event kicks off at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept 23 and then the concert starts at 2 p.m.

News

City of Sparks to honor fallen firefighters

Updated: 20 hours ago

By Kevin Sheridan

The City of Sparks will be hosting a ceremony to honor two fallen firefighters

Politics

Washoe County approves ordinance requiring lobbyists identify themselves

Updated: 20 hours ago

By Kevin Sheridan

At a Tuesday meeting of the Washoe County Board of Commissioners, the board passed a new rule requiring disclosure by lobbyists

News

Algae blooms break out in Virginia Lake, Lake Park

Updated: 20 hours ago

By Kevin Sheridan

The City of Reno says seasonal algae blooms have broken out in Virginia Lake and Lake Park

Fire

Red Canyon Fire now 90% surrounded, officials say

Updated: 21 hours ago

By Kevin Sheridan

A wildfire has broken out in the Pine Nut Mountains near Smith Valley, prompting a response by multiple agencies.

News

Reno man files lawsuit after being arrested for filming police

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 8:09 PM PDT

By Taylor Burke

A Reno man is attempting to file a lawsuit against the Reno Police Department after he was unlawfully arrested

Crime

Las Vegas police: 2nd teen arrested in intentional hit-and-run death of bicyclist

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 5:02 PM PDT

By Michael Bell and Kim Passoth

Las Vegas police and the Clark County District Attorney said a second suspect was arrested in the death of a former police officer who was killed in a hit-and-run crash on Aug. 14.

News

Reno flight instructor reacts to deadly air race crash

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 4:05 PM PDT

By Ben Deach

Travis Summers says air racing is inherently dangerous. and feels that scenario, while unlikely, can happen to anyone.

Fire

1 hospitalized after house fire in Reno

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 4:00 PM PDT

By Kevin Sheridan

A house fire on Glenmanor Drive and Watt Drive resulted in one person being hospitalized.

Environment

BLM to hold wild horse gather east of Fallon

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 1:26 PM PDT

By Kevin Sheridan

The Bureau of Land Management will be holding a gather of wild horses east of Fallon next week.

Morning Break

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library expands to all thirteen Northern Nevada counties

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 10:53 AM PDT

By Katey Roshetko

The Washoe County Launch Party is happening Saturday, Sept. 23 at the McKinley Arts & Cultural Center.

Morning Break

Mark your calendars for the return of Fiesta on Wells in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 10:50 AM PDT

By Katey Roshetko

Saturday, Sept. 23 the whole community is invited to the Wells Avenue District in Reno for ‘Fiesta on Wells,’ a celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.

Morning Break

KOLO Cooks: Several Reno chefs get together to help local Make-A-Wish Foundation

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 10:46 AM PDT

By Katey Roshetko

Chef Jonathan Chapin from Reno Recipes, his sous chef, Maya Rae, head pastry chef at the Renaissance Reno, Kevin Futimachi, and Chris Cowell from Rogue Chef visited the show.

News

Cheetah being kept at Animal Ark dies

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 10:16 AM PDT

By Kevin Sheridan

A cheetah being kept at the Animal Ark in Reno has died, the wildlife sanctuary announced Monday afternoon.

Environment

Nearly $27 million for improved drinking water approved for Nevada

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 9:36 AM PDT

By Kevin Sheridan

Nearly $27 million for improved drinking water in the state of Nevada has been approved.

Outdoors

Nevada state parks to waive fees this Saturday

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 9:19 AM PDT

By Kevin Sheridan and Terri Russell

State parks in Nevada will be waiving fees this Saturday in honor of Nevada Public Lands Day.

Traffic

Southbound 395 open again after deadly crash

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 8:52 AM PDT

By Kevin Sheridan

A Tuesday morning crash on the southbound U.S. 395 near Red Rock slowed traffic.

News

Nevadaworks assists Northern Nevadans entering workforce

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 8:27 AM PDT

By Nick Doyle

Nevadaworks provides workforce assistance for Northern Nevadans

News

Sphere Las Vegas introduces ‘life-like’ robots to interact with guests at venue

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 7:12 AM PDT

By Caitlin Lilly

The Sphere in Las Vegas has introduced “life-like” robots that will interact with guests at the venue.

News

Juvenile arrested after alleged bomb threat

Updated: Sep. 18, 2023 at 10:18 PM PDT

By KOLO News Staff

The Plumas County Sheriff’s Office responded and located the 17 year-old student.

News

Improving the mental game in baseball

Updated: Sep. 18, 2023 at 9:09 PM PDT

By Kurt Schroeder

Aces have mental performance coach visit

News

Red Rock couple mail delivery restored

Updated: Sep. 18, 2023 at 6:22 PM PDT

By Terri Russell

Roy and Hilary Burson have mail delivery stopped after 13 years of service U.S. Senator Jackie Rosen's office steps in to mediate and restores mail sevice.

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