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Sunday's morning low could drop to near freezing
A cold front could bring an early freeze to parts of Carson Valley early Sunday morning. The National Weather Service is forecasting temperatures in Minden will drop to 34 degrees around 6 a.m. Sunday. “Some colder lowers valleys across western Nevada, which includes the Carson and Smith valleys, run the...
Nevada details taxpayer-funded lunch program
(The Center Square) – Gov. Joe Lombardo has written a letter to Nevada parents detailing how they can access “free school meals” for the new school year. Lombardo told parents that he is committed to Nevada students, and that his administration has worked hard to provide new funding and resources to schools, teachers, and pupils. “Last year, I allocated over $12 billion in funding for K-12 education, which increased per...
Stagecoach sanctuary gives a second chance to animals who would otherwise be euthanized
STAGECOACH, Nev. (KOLO) - An animal sanctuary in Stagecoach is giving a second chance to dogs and cats who would otherwise be euthanized. Samantha Wood-Loudon and Donna Coombs both hold multiple roles at the Wylie Animal Rescue Foundation (WARF). Wood-Loudon is the founder, president, and volunteer. Coombs, serves as the treasurer, board member, and volunteer. The foundation itself came from humble beginnings 25 years ago, starting after the death of a beloved dog.
Ranchos trail design prompts Bing Pit questions
The county’s next big trail project may answer questions about the future of the unfinished part of Drayton Boulevard but raise some about the future of the former Bing Pit. The county has long sought a trail connecting the Gardnerville Ranchos to Gardnerville where Lampe Park and the Douglas County Community & Senior Center.
NV Energy reports power restored in North Valleys
NV Energy has restored power to those affected in the North Valleys. The potential restoration time for the outage has now been updated to 11:00 p.m., according to the latest update from NV Energy. --- Update 8:52 p.m. NV Energy has updated the potential restoration time for the outage to...
Saturday's high temperature in Reno breaks record
According to the National Weather Service in Reno, Saturday's high temperature of 57 degrees is a new record. The measurement, taken at the Reno-Tahoe Airport, is the all-time lowest high temperature during the month of August. This breaks a 100-plus year old record - the previous low being 58 degrees...
One firefighter injured in late-night duplex fire on East 9th Street
The Reno Fire Department responded to a fire at a duplex on East 9th Street overnight, with one firefighter suffering injuries as they battled the blaze. It happened late Friday night according to a post from the Reno Firefighters Association on Facebook. When firefighters arrived on scene they found a...
Minden-Tahoe Airport opens its doors for Wings and Wheels
To commemorate Airport Discovery Day, the Minden-Tahoe Airport invited the public to explore the airport. Minden-Tahoe Airport celebrated National Aviation Week on Saturday with an Airport Discovery Day, Wings & Wheels event.
Local resorts see rare August dusting
Palisades Tahoe has experienced a rare August dusting of snow for the first time in 20 years. This marks the first time Palisades has seen snow in August since 2004. Mt. Rose also reported seeing some flurries on Saturday. It's unusual to see snow this early in the year, with...
Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District welcomes new Assistant Chief
STATELINE, Nev. — Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District announced the appointment of Kevin Lawson as the new Assistant Chief/Special Operations. Chief Lawson, a seasoned veteran with over 32 years of experience in fire service, assumed the role on Monday, August 5, 2024 and was officially sworn in on Wednesday, August 21, 2024.
Who attends Burning Man? Census shows jump in women, the wealthy and Democrats
Black Rock City is becoming richer and more Democratic, according to Burning Man Organization's latest census. More women than men attended Burning Man in 2023, the first time that's been the case since the census began asking the question in 2013. Last year's event also saw more first-time Burners than ever before. ...
Las Vegas Realtor Dropping Commissions To 0% Amid National Real Estate Trend
Las Vegas- Real estate commissions have dropped in the Las Vegas valley as part of a national action across the country. According to a new report from Redfin, real estate commissions have dropped in the U.S. from 2.62 percent at the end of January to 2.55 percent as of July 14th 2024.
Open for Business: Reno man creates first-of-its-kind car seat for dogs
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Alex Florea lives in Reno and came up with the idea for the Rubicon Dog car seat when he was traveling with his own dog through the Rubicon trail and struggled trying to keep one hand on the steering wheel and the other on his dog to keep him from jostling too much.
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