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Alpine County Chamber of Commerce, California Jobs First hears Hope Valley residents’ concerns at workshop
HOPE VALLEY, Calif. – In a community workshop held June 10 by the Alpine County Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Sierra Jobs First Collaborative, engaged residents from across Alpine County gathered to give input on a number of topics that have emerged as critical to quality job growth and equity in the Sierra region, including housing, social services, physical infrastructure, land management, workforce development, recreation and tourism, sustainable agriculture and more.
New changes to Zephyr Cove and Shoals ahead of busy Fourth of July weekend
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - It’s one of the busiest weekends of the year in Lake Tahoe. Locals, tourists and beachgoers are looking to cool off on the Fourth. “We anticipate over 2,000 will come for the Fourth of July holiday,” said Kevin Schiesz, the District Manager of Aramark Destinations. Keep Tahoe Blue and Aramark Destinations, the operators of the resort are preparing Zephyr Cove and Shoals ahead of the holiday.
Reno resident is sounding the alarm on dangerous playground equipment
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) -After going back and forth with the City of Reno for over a year, a concerned grandparent is speaking out about dangerous park equipment. Just over a year ago, Connie Silveira brought her grandson to Liston Park and was shocked to see broken and boarded up equipment.
Reno’s First New Custom Home Development in Nearly Two Decades Hosts Preview Event
RENO, Nev. – Sierra Sotheby’s International Realty and New Edge Living invite the public to preview Marama, Reno’s newest luxury home development, on July 11 from 3 to 6 p.m. at 2005 Stag Ridge Court. The sales team, along with preferred architects and contractors, will be available...
Battered by roadwork then pandemic, Melting Pot World Emporium is closing Midtown store
Midtown Reno is losing another one of its iconic stores as The Melting Pot World Emporium & Smoke Shop announced it will close its retail location later this year. Eric Baron, who owns the Melting Pot with his wife, Monique, confirmed Monday they plan to close their business after 28 years and eventually...
Police looking for suspect accused of ramming into Roller Kingdom
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - A suspect who police say rammed into the front of the Roller Kingdom in Reno is still at large. Roller Kingdom General Manager Bradlee Hardgrove tells KOLO 8, she woke up to a series of calls from the alarm company. She then checked the cameras on her phone and saw the stolen Kia ramming into the front entrance multiple times. She then called Reno Police, who arrived on the scene just after 4 a.m.
Watch: Marvel star Jeremy Renner shoots music video with Reno teens at UNR
In a music video shot at the University of Nevada, Reno campus, teens from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Nevada sing "Everything Changes," with actor Jeremy Renner. The song, written and recorded in 48 hours, was produced on the John Lennon Education Bus, an educational mobile recording studio that travels the...
From six trucks to more than 150, 'Food Truck Friday' thriving as Reno summer staple
Exploring Our Backyard, Nevada Sports Net's summer adventure series, will run weekly features on activities in and around Northern Nevada. Today's feature takes us to Food Truck Friday at Idlewild Park, a summer staple near the heart of Downtown Reno. You can watch the video feature below. This series is present in sponsorship with LT Automotive and the Nevada Department of Wildlife.
Downtown Reno Fourth of July Parade canceled
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The Downtown Reno July 4th Parade has been cancelled for this year. In an email shared with KOLO 8 News Now, organizers say it was cancelled because of a lack of community interest, and that they are unable to justify recent increases in production costs. However,...
Reno council candidate pulls plug on recount funded by far-right donor amid counting
RENO, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — After her recount was paid for by far-right activist Robert Beadles, Reno city council candidate Lily Baran withdrew her request midway through the counting process, the registrar's office confirmed Tuesday. Baran, who lost by just 15 votes to advance to the...
UNR gets $21 million for lithium battery education
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The University of Nevada will be getting $21 million from the Biden administration for lithium battery and electric vehicle materials education. Working with community colleges, state agencies, industry, and labor unions to bolster the region’s reservoir of skilled workers;. Providing educational opportunities and wraparound support...
Truckee Meadows fire chief Charlie Moore announces retirement
RENO, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — After more than a decade of heading Truckee Meadows Fire and Rescue, chief Charlie Moore announced his upcoming retirement during the Board of Fire Commissioners meeting on Tuesday morning. Moore began his career as a volunteer firefighter in 1981. He's held...
Minnesota-based manufacturer opens Reno distribution center, hires 30 workers
A national manufacturer that was voted this year among the nation’s best employers just opened a new facility in south Reno. Minnesota-based Marvin officially opened its new distribution facility at 3030 Airway Drive. The 110,000-square-foot logistics center started operations last month and created 30 new local jobs, according to the company. ...
Reno's Robby Snelling, Aces' Deyvison De Los Santos invited MLB All-Stars Futures Game
Reno native Robby Snelling and Aces farmhand Deyvison De Los Santos are two of the 54 players who were invited to this month's MLB All-Stars Futures Game. The Futures Game is part of the All-Star festivities and will showcase prospects from all 30 major-league organizations. The game will be held July 13 at 1:10 p.m. Pacific time at the Texas Rangers' Globe Life Park. It will air on Peacock.
Celebrating milestones: North Tahoe and Truckee High Schools join forces for 49th and 50th reunions
TAHOE CITY, Calif. – North Tahoe High School’s inaugural graduating class of 1975 and Truckee High School’s classes of 1974 and 1975 are thrilled to announce their combined 49th and 50th class reunions. This celebratory event will take place from Sept. 12 to 15, offering a unique opportunity for former classmates to reconnect and reminisce.
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