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Preparing for the Great Reno Balloon Race
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The Great Reno Balloon Race has unveiled some new improvements to the event. This includes a new sustainability measure to use only solar and battery-powered energy and discontinue diesel generators. There will also be added activities and fun giveaways for kids. This is the 43rd anniversary...
$3.2 million headed to UNR for Early Head Start Program
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The Department of Health and Human Services is announcing more than $3 million has been awarded to the University of Nevada for their Early Head Start program. The funding will help provide early childhood learning, child development programs, and family support services for local children and...
Final improvements to the Mount Rose Trailhead will affect public access to facilities
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – Parts of the Mount Rose Trailhead, off Mt. Rose Highway (Nevada State Route 431) between Reno and Lake Tahoe, Nevada, will be closed at different times this summer to finish improvements to the Mount Rose Welcome Plaza and parking lot. The completion of this project has been long awaited and the public’s patience is much appreciated.
Gospel Fest returns to Bartley Ranch Regional Park for Artown
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Gospel Festival 2024 is a vibrant and inclusive event, celebrating the rich tradition of gospel music while also incorporating contemporary elements. Patricia Tau, a pastor at Word of Life Ministries, stopped by Morning Break to share details of this event and invite the community out to see some big-name performances from the gospel music industry.
Gas leak prompts evacuations at Kietzke Lane trailer park
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) -A car hit a natural gas line Thursday afternoon at a Kietzke Lane trailer park, forcing evacuation of some homes. Authorities said NV Energy expects to repair the line by tonight. First responders expected to leave by 5 p.m. The call at 2885 Kietzke lane came at...
Dick Fischer Wins STN’s First Lifetime Achievement Award
RENO, Nev. — When a shocked and emotional Richard “Dick” Fischer stepped onto the STN EXPO stage to receive a lifetime achievement award from School Transportation News, he said he was speechless. That is saying something for one of the industry’s longest-serving and most knowledgeable school transportation safety trainers.
As Clock Ticks on Demolition, Yet to Be Relocated Reno Housing Authority Tenants Stress
The cozy upstairs cat-filled apartment of Judith Williams, one of 100 two-bedroom units at the Hawk View Apartments, has become a meeting place for stressed out and frustrated tenants, yet to be relocated ahead of Reno Housing Authority plans to demolish all this housing soon. The plan is to have...
On second thought, County Commission approves recount totals | Reno Memo
Want local news poorly explained via email? Subscribe to The Reno Memo. We got the recount issue resolved, everyone. On Tuesday night, the Washoe County Commission voted 4-1 to approve the results of a vote recount in two local races, after rejecting the results on a 3-2 vote last week. Commissioners Clara Andriola and Mike Clark switched from "no" to "yes" from the previous vote. ...
1-GWDC Gemini Solar + Storage project now connected to US grid
The largest solar + storage project in the United States is now connected to the grid. The Gemini Solar + Storage project, built by Primergy Solar and Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners, will deliver power to Las Vegas and other Nevada and Southwest communities. “Gemini broke the mold with a historic amount...
Contractors Board doubles down after fining Titan Solar $400,000; calls it ‘a serious threat’ to public
Titan Solar, whose operations shut down in Nevada and its nationwide offices seeking protection under federal bankruptcy laws, is a serious threat to the public, the state contractors board said Wednesday.
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