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Kevin McFarland, owner of Git-R-Smoked, brings new BBQ company to Nugget Rib Cook-Off
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Kevin McFarland is no stranger to the Nugget Rib Cook-Off comeption. The owner of Git-R-Smoked BBQ Catering won the top prize at the Nugget Casino Resort’s Rib Cook-Off in 2021. Since then he’s moved to Kentucky and started a new barbecue business called Moonshine BBQ. He’ll be bringing that company to the cook-off this year.
Sparks' gunshot detection system shows promise in first year, data reveal
SPARKS, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — Has a new gunshot detection system implemented in Sparks been successful? New data is showing just how many incidents police are responding to because of "ShotSpotter" reports. ShotSpotter, which launched last June in the Rail City, uses acoustic sensors to pinpoint...
Sparks motorcyclist arrested on reckless driving charges
SPARKS, Nev. (KOLO) - A Sparks man has been arrested after police say he was seen driving recklessly on his motorcycle. At around 7:45 a.m. on Thursday, a plain clothes detective with the Sparks Police Department saw an unlicensed motorcycle splitting multiple lanes of traffic, running a red light, and driving at a high rate of speed.
NTSB opens investigation into I-80 Tesla fire
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The National Transportation Safety Board is opening an investigation into a Tesla fire that closed I-80 for hours. The big rig fire closed both directions of the highway on Monday. Officials declared the fire a hazmat situation, but the interstate was fully open after 7:00 p.m.
Soros-backed ‘fake news’ network ramps up in swing state to boost Democrats
A left-wing network of websites often criticized for peddling “fake news” is ramping up in Nevada to boost Democrats ahead of the November elections, records show. The Nevadan, a website pushing Democratic talking points, is “spending big on misleading digital ads disguised as news stories,” the Washington Free Beacon reported. The website, like others masquerading […]
City of Las Vegas wants state lawmakers to modify health, housing statutes
Las Vegas city officials are hoping state lawmakers create a definition for medical respite care to help pay for health services for the unhoused, and boost incentives to create more affordable housing. The Las Vegas City Council on Tuesday approved three bill draft requests for the 2025 Legislative Session. Local governments are allotted bill draft […]
Sean O’Malley sends a message to Umar Nurmagomedov after Merab Dvalishvili suffers cut: “Wax that unibrow”
O’Malley and Dvalishvili will headline UFC 306 next month at the Las Vegas Sphere. This will be O’Malley’s second career UFC title defense after a dominant performance against Marlon Vera at UFC 299. Dvalishvili earned the title shot following a long winning streak, including recent wins over...
Chicago Bears QB Linked For Trade To Desperate Las Vegas Raiders
A second-year Chicago Bears quarterback might be an intriguing trade option for a desperate Las Vegas Raiders team before Week 1 of the regular season. On Sunday morning, Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce named Gardner Minshew the team’s starter in Week 1. The Las Vegas Raiders have QB issues.
Lake Las Vegas Classic Returns September 27-28
Reflection Bay Golf Club to host annual food, wine, golf and music festival. One of Henderson’s most popular annual events is back for its sixth year, bigger and better than ever! Reflection Bay Golf Club, the Gold Best of Las Vegas-winning course, will host its annual food, wine, golf and music festival, the Audi Henderson Lake Las Vegas Classic, on Friday, Sept. 27 and Saturday, Sept. 28.
No injuries reported in early morning fire in Sparks
Fire crews responded to an early morning fire in Sparks on Friday. The fire happened on Sheridan Way near Probasco and York Ways. Authorities say the fire is under control and no injuries are reported. There’s no immediate word on how the fire started.
Crews contain fire on Sheridan Way in Sparks
SPARKS, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — Crews are on the scene of a fire in the 100 block of Sheridan Way early Friday morning. Sparks Fire Department officials say the fire is under control as of 5:15 a.m. No injuries have been reported. The cause of the...
Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz suspended for illegal recruitment of Reno's Cade McNamara
Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz has reportedly been suspended for one game for the illegalrecruitment of quarterback Cade McNamara, the Reno native who played his high school football at Damonte Ranch. Ferentz and Hawkeyes wide receivers coach Jon Budmayr will be suspended for the team's season opener againstIllinois State on Aug....
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