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Nevada U.S. Senate candidates have differing views on inflation, the economy
(The Center Square) – Polling nationwide indicates that elevated inflation and the U.S. economy are right up there with the border crisis and immigration policies as the top issues on voters’ minds heading into the November elections. The Center Square Voters Voice Poll in March 2024 of more than 2,500 likely voters identified inflation/price increases (named […]
"Dangerous" heat expected to spread up West Coast, break records
Temperatures are expected to soar along the U.S. West Coast on Friday and Saturday, the National Weather Service said, warning that "dangerous heat" will likely spread up the West Coast as it intensifies.Forecasters said temperatures will be 15-30 degrees above average for much of the West Coast Friday, and "numerous record-breaking temperatures can be expected through the next few days," the weather service said.Heat watches and warnings are in place across multiple states, including large swaths of California, as well as parts of Nevada, Arizona, Oregon and Washington.In parts of California and southern Oregon, temperatures could blast into the triple digits,...
Town Hall opens NV insurance commissioner’s eyes on wildfire driven challenges
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – There was standing room only at the Donald W. Reynolds Community Center, even after organizers added rows of chairs to accommodate the many community members who attended the Town Hall in Incline Village on Friday, June 28. That’s where Nevada Division of Insurance Commissioner Scott...
Morning Break co-hosts make a classic Americana cookie cake for 4th of July
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - This probably isn’t the only time you’ll see this patriotic dessert during the Fourth of July holiday. Morning Break co-hosts, Katey Roshetko and Karlie Drew, make the classic American flag cookie cake just in time for the KOLO 8 New Now office party.
YSP Adventures creates beginner backpacking course for sober community
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Laura Van Antwerp, the social media influencer known as ‘Your Sober Pal’ and founder of YSP Adventures, is thrilled to announce she is partnering with Another Direction to offer Backpacking 101 July 12-14. It’s an immersive three-day, two-night course set in Tahoe National Forest.
Nevada’s Crime Rates: 1,419 Violent Crimes in Reno, 8,854 in Las Vegas – How to Stay Safe
Nevada’s cities, including Reno and Las Vegas, have high crime rate with Reno and Las Vegas reporting 1,419 and 8,854 violent crimes. Nevada’s Crime Rates: A Wake-Up Call Nevada’s crime rates are a wake-up call. Reno and Las Vegas are among the most dangerous cities in the US, with Reno reporting 1,419 violent crimes in […]
KOLO 8 viewers donate to Veterans at Dick Scott Manor
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Dick Scott Manor is a brand-new subsidized housing project on east 8th Street in Reno. The land was donated by the City of Reno and with Recovery Funding, construction began in July of 2023. A tour last month revealed 12 units; 8 one bedroom and 4...
Reno locals beat the heat at the Truckee River for July 4th holiday
RENO, Nev. — With record heat this week, people are taking to some cooler activities this July 4 holiday weekend. The Truckee River in Reno was fairly full on Independence Day with tubers, floaters and swimmers. "It's just so hot, but this is beautiful. So yeah, we chose to...
Suspected harmful algal bloom reported in Virgina Lake, Lahontan Reservoir
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - A pair of suspected harmful algal blooms are being reported in Virginia Lake and the Lahontan Reservoir. The City of Reno is asking people to avoid the water in those areas. The toxic bloom can cause serious health issues for humans and animals. Health officials say...
Jeremy Renner Took a Week Off ‘Knives Out’ to Open a Camp for Kids
Tucked away in the wilderness of Lake Tahoe is Jeremy Renner's inaugural camp for foster kids, Camp RennerVation. There, you'll find the Marvel star casually walking and riding a scooter around the campsite, generating fun for 100-plus campers, all children from disadvantaged backgrounds. He's still approached for autographs and asked what it was like to be in the Avengers ("It's like playing with your friends," he tells one child). But as far as he's concerned, he's not the hero on the campgrounds-the kids are.
Fire near Dayton stopped at 3.5 acres
DAYTON, Nev. (KOLO) -A fire in Dayton reached 3.5 acres Friday evening before it was brought under control. There were no structures lost although some fences were singed, according to the Central Lyon County Fire Protection District. The fire broke out about 6 p.m. in the area of the former...
Excessive heat in Las Vegas will persist into late next week
Policy, politics and progressive commentary The intense and potentially record-setting heat wave building across Nevada could continue through much of next week, according to the National Weather Service in Las Vegas. An Excessive Heat Warning will be in effect in much of southern Nevada through at least Wednesday, due to dangerous and prolonged heat across the region. Temperatures in Southern […] The post Excessive heat in Las Vegas will persist into late next week appeared first on Nevada Current.
Police investigate midnight shooting that injured juvenile in Carson City
CARSON CITY, Nev. (KOLO) - The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is investigating a late night Fourth of July shooting that injured a juvenile. The shooting happened around 11:50 p.m. The juvenile sustained a gunshot wound to the leg. Police say that based on information gathered, several juveniles got into...
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