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$500 Reward Offered for Information About Grand Larceny Suspect
Secret Witness is offering a $500 reward for information leading to the arrest of a grand larceny suspect. According to the Carson City Sheriff's Office, 45-year-old Cecilia Garcia allegedly befriended and exploited an 86-year-old Carson City man and stole his truck. The truck was found on Monday, July 15 near...
Mac Meissner leads PGA Tour's Barracuda Championship at Tahoe Mountain Club
TRUCKEE, Calif. — Mac Meissner had eight birdies in a 16-point round Friday to take the second-round lead in the Barracuda Championship, the only PGA Tour event that uses the modified Stableford scoring system. Making his 23rd PGA Tour start, Meissner birdied five of his first seven holes and...
Fires in Placer County prompt evacuation orders
(FOX40.COM) — According to the Placer County Sheriff’s Office, two fires in Placer County caused evacuation orders to be enacted. Lehi Fire Around 5 p.m., deputies said that residents on Lehi Lane in the Newcastle area were being asked to leave immediately. Just before 6 p.m., the sheriff’s office said evacuation orders had expanded to […]
Barracuda Championship, Round 3: How to watch, live scores, tee times, TV times
The Barracuda Championship, contested at Tahoe Mountain Club in Truckee, California, is the final Additional Event of the season and played adjacent to The Open Championship. Though not a co-sanctioned event with the DP World Tour, it offers 50 spots to DP World Tour players. With less than a month until the FedExCup Playoffs begin, precious points are up for grabs.
Health advisory in effect after sewage spill at Lake Tahoe beach, county says
(FOX40.COM) — Placer County officials have announced that a health advisory is in effect for those in the Carnelian Bay area of Lake Tahoe following a sewage spill that occurred on Thursday evening. The advisory covers the shoreline northeast from Carnelian West Beach to Manzanita Avenue and southwest to North Lake Boulevard. Placer County said […]
Auburn State Parks lifeguards jump into action to rescue 2 juveniles from the American River
As people continue to try and beat the heat officials are reminding people to stay safe on the waterways. "We spend most of our day patrolling around, watching the water and the confluence is one of our most active spots for visitation," said Brady Bennigson, State Parks Lifeguard. While the...
Galena High alum Ian Gilligan fires off four birdies to make cut at Barracuda Championship
Round two of the 26th annual Barracuda Championship set the field for the tournament's final two days, with 65 professionals and one amateur making the +13 cut from a field of 155 professionals and one amateur in the Modified Stableford scoring format. At the top of the leaderboard is rookie...
'He chose the wrong house to mess with': Northern California father sends intruder attacking children to hospital
CITRUS HEIGHTS, Calif. — A Citrus Heights father sent the man who allegedly broke into his home and attacked his children to the hospital Thursday night. "He attacked my 14-year-old son from the back. He jumped on him choking him out to the ground, and then he moved on to my 11-year-old," said Bobby Tucker.
City of Reno hosting sixth cooking class for seniors
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The City of Reno will be hosting a sixth cooking class for senior citizens next week. The free class will be held at the Reno Elks Lodge on July 25 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and be taught by Chef Johnathan Chapin. The class will include affordable meals, taste testing, and items from stores that people can find around town.
Reno's third-party vendor overcharges for kids summer camp
Reno, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — Some parents who send their kids to Reno summer camps were overcharged overnight. A parent reached out to News 4/Fox 11 who said their child is registered for Vacation Station, a weekly camp at a Reno recreation center. The price is $130 per week. But the parent said she woke up to find that she was charged $810. That's more than six times the regular price.
Crews on Scene of Fire Near Lear Boulevard
--- Original Story, 2:30 p.m.:. The Reno Fire Department is on scene of a fire near Lear Boulevard. The fire is about one half of an acre and is fully contained. No buildings were involved, and no injuries have been reported, but some power poles were charred. According to NV...
Next edition of Reno Memo to be carved on a cave wall somewhere
Pay for your news like a grown adult -- it's only 25 cents for two months! The entire planet is reeling from a global tech outage described as the largest in history. Reno has suffered ... um ... three flight cancellations and 30 flight delays. So it's not really hitting us terribly hard, but airport officials are expecting a ripple effect, especially considering it's happening on a Friday in the middle of vacation season. Beyond that, banks, hospitals...
No campaigning in Nevada Day Parade again, supervisor criticizes rule as offensive
CARSON CITY, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — No political campaigning will be allowed in the Nevada Day Parade again in 2024 under a policy criticized by a Carson City supervisor earlier this year as 'substantially offensive.'. The rule, instituted ahead of the 2023 parade, is aimed at...
Back From Break, Rainiers Open Quick Homestand Tonight
The All-Star break is over, and it’s time for baseball to resume. The Rainiers are home for a quick three-game weekend series against the Reno Aces before going off on the road again. Many of the players arrived back in town yesterday, and there was even an optional workout...
What to know about $40M soccer stadium proposed at Reno's South Valleys Regional Park
The Biggest Little City could be home to professional soccer once again, if plans for a South Reno soccer stadium are approved. The Washoe County Open Space and Regional Parks Commission received a $40 million proposal for an outdoor soccer stadium and training facility in South Valleys Regional Park in late June. Wendy...
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...
Presenting July’s Indomitable Educators
Each month for this 2024 season, Sac Republic FC has partnered with SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union to present the Indomitable Educators Award, recognizing the region’s outstanding teachers and school employees. Representing Breen Elementary School and the Rocklin Unified School District, this month’s Indomitable Educators are Rafael Ruiz and Becci Spainhour.
'Fill the Bus' Back-to-School Drive Final 2024 Event
The final donation drop-off event for the eighth annual 'Fill The Bus' school supply drive takes place next Friday. This series of donation drives will benefit more than 10,000 Washoe County School District students and their families who rely on this kind of community support to prepare for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year.
Folsom Fire announces 14 department promotions
Surrounded by their peers, family members and in the company of city leaders and members of the community, 14 members of the Folsom Fire Department took the stage at the Folsom Community Center this week where they were recognized for their dedicated service to the department and promoted in rank for a variety of positions, including that of Division Chief, Battalion Chief, Captain and Engineer.
Dollars and Sense: Financial planning for dealing with the loss of a loved one
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The loss of a loved one is never easy, but when you have to make complicated financial decisions in the midst of your grief, the loss can be even more challenging. Edward Jones financial advisor, Ashley Hicks, stopped by Morning Break to share ways you can help yourself and your family be financially prepared in the event of an expected or even unexpected death.
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