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Michele Fiore suspended as justice of the peace after federal indictment on fraud charges
The Nevada Commission on Judicial Discipline has suspended Nye County Justice of the Peace Michele Fiore as she faces federal charges in an alleged charity scheme. In a Wednesday order, the commission suspended Fiore, 53, of Pahrump, after she was indicted on federal wire fraud and conspiracy charges earlier this month. The commission is required to suspend with pay judges who are facing felony charges at the state or federal level. ...
BLM seeks public input on massive Esmeralda 7 Solar Project between Las Vegas and Reno
The explosion in solar energy development is all around us, but it's about to hit another gear as the approval process continues for a set of projects that will produce more power than homes in Nevada currently use.
California Wildfires Trigger Unhealthy Air Quality in Las Vegas
California wildfires have triggered air quality alerts throughout the Las Vegas Valley due to wildfire smoke seeping over to Las Vegas. On Friday night, many people started to smell a strong burning scent. The sky became cloudy with residue. According to the National Weather Service, the Borel and Trout fires in California have caused wildfire smoke to drift into Las Vegas.
A six-figure income and a struggle to afford a house in a Nevada battleground county
At 31 years old, Kashmir Martin would like to move into her first home and start a family with her husband in Reno, Nevada — part of a critical swing county in a swing state that’s expected to have a central role in the upcoming presidential election. But...
Mosaic seal of state uncovered at Carson City school
Construction crews recently uncovered an artistic mosaic rendering of the Great Seal of the State of Nevada at Carson City School District’s Student Support Services building at 710 W. Fourth St. on the Bordewich Bray Elementary School campus in Carson City. The artistic piece is estimated to have been...
Filmmakers, actors wanted for this year’s Reno 48-hour Film Project
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - One of the most fun and intense film competitions in the world returns to Reno in August. The 48-Hour Film Project is a chance for ametuer and professional filmmakers to create a short film from beginning to end in under 48 hours. City Producer for the...
Hair-Loss-Friendly Extensions Taking Root in the U.S.
At hair shows, products that require the buyer to travel and get corresponding certification aren’t usually hot items. Yet, at the recent International Beauty Show in Las Vegas, a steady stream of stylists and salon owners came to the Kerrie Capelli booth to sign up for just that. “Today’s...
English and Alcantara rope back-to-back dingers to lift Reno in 10-7 victory over Las Vegas
RENO, Nev. (Reno Aces) - With the game tied in the bottom of the eighth, Tristin English stepped up for his squad, smashing a two-run blast to give the Reno Aces (16-8, 51-48) the lead they needed to take down the Las Vegas Aviators (11-13, 48-51) in a 10-7 win on Friday at Greater Nevada Field.
More homes slated for Pahrump
One of the valley’s residential subdivisions is making its first move toward expansion in more than a decade, with the Nye County Commission approving a tentative map for what is known as Pleasant Valley earlier this month. Located between Homestead Road and Oakridge Avenue just north of Kellogg Road,...
Carson City Sheriff's Office looking for vehicle burglary and credit card fraud suspect
The Carson City Sheriff's Office is asking for your help identifying a man involved in a vehicle burglary and credit card fraud investigation. On Sunday, June 30, a man allegedly stole a vehicle on Pratt Street in Carson City. He then used the victim's credit cards at a convenience store on Rand Avenue.
Monarch Casino & Resort registers record financial results for Q2
Net revenue was $128.1m, an increase of 3.6 per cent year-over-year. US.- Monarch Casino & Resort has reported record financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024. Net revenue for Q2 2024 was $128.1m, an increase of 3.6 per cent year-over-year while adjusted EBITDA was $43.9m for the second quarter of 2024, up 4.3 per cent from Q2 2023.
Drag Story Hour canceled at Washoe County Library System, Our Center looking for new venue
RENO, Nev. — After six years of hosting Drag Queen Story Hour, the Washoe County Library System will no longer host the event going forward. This is after the county's Workforce Violence Committee found, "a pattern of escalating tensions and safety risks for library staff," leading Washoe County Manager Eric Brown to make the call to no longer have the events at public libraries.
Is it rally time for proposed sports arenas? | Reno Memo
Want local news poorly explained via email? Subscribe to The Reno Memo. It was a mixed week for new sports venues in the Biggest Little City. First, the arena at the Grand Sierra Resort -- future home of Nevada men's basketball and allegedly the new home of the Tucson Roadrunners minor league hockey team -- got some fancy new renderings along with a one-year delay for its opening (formerly 2026, now 2027). ...
Community support needed to help Saints of the West continue rescuing, rehoming saint bernards
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Saints of the West Rescue, located in Sparks, are home to 20 Saint Bernard dogs. They’ve been a Saint Bernard rescue for nearly 30 years. Founder, Lori Juenke, brought Lucy with her to Morning Break to share why Lucy would make a great family dog. Lauren Brown from Pet Station also joined the conversation to talk about how they partner with local rescues to help provide funding for medical care of these dogs.
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