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‘Charters of Freedom’ unveiled at Sparks Veterans Memorial Plaza
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - A large crowd was on hand at the Veterans Memorial Plaza for the unveiling of the Charters of Freedom, with the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights now on permanent display. “One of the things I always love about the Reno Sparks area is...
Veterans Guest House experiencing record-setting capacity numbers
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - A non-profit that houses veterans with medical needs is dealing with capacity issues. Sylvia Froslie, the CEO of Veterans Guest House, explains that the non-profit provides free boarding and transportation for vets and their families who come to town for medical care. “There’s no greater honor...
REMSA, Sparks fire team up to provide EMS for Wingfield Springs area of Sparks
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - REMSA and the Sparks Fire Department are teaming up to provide EMS to the Wingfield Springs area of Sparks. The new arrangement will formalize the opportunity for Sparks to have its newly acquired ambulance at the station located at 6490 Vista Boulevard, as well as respond to and transport medical calls for service as appropriate.
Volunteers Needed for Heat Mapping Project
The Desert Research Institute (DRI) and the University of Nevada, Reno are looking for volunteers to help conduct a one-day heat mapping campaign in Washoe County. On Saturday, July 27, volunteers will drive across the city along predetermined routes with temperature and humidity sensors on their cars. The goal of...
Washoe County offers multiple resources to beat the heat during holiday week
RENO, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — Parts of Northern Nevada will soon be under an excessive heat watch and Washoe County is making sure residents know the resources available to them to beat the heat. Senior Center. The local senior center will offer extended hours this weekend...
Recount results for Washoe County primary races delayed; requests filed to stop process
Updated with comments from Paul White. The Washoe County Commission meeting set for early Tuesday morning to certify recount results in three primary races has been postponed a week. Meanwhile,...
Truckee Meadows Fire chief announces retirement
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District Chief Charlie Moore announced his retirement on Tuesday. Moore’s retirement will take effect at the end of the current contract. A leadership transition plan will be developed over the next few months. Moore has been a firefighter for 44 years.
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.
Highway Widening Extends Closure of Northbound U.S. 395 Dandini Boulevard Exit 71
As the off-ramp is widened, the northbound U.S. 395 Dandini Boulevard exit will be closed for an extended period and traffic changes will be implemented. The closure is part of the Nevada Department of Transportation's (NDOT) continuing multi-year project to widen and repave approximately four miles of U.S 395 between North McCarran Boulevard and Golden Valley Road to improve the highway.
NV Energy works to de-energize power lines to reduce wildfire risk
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - NV Energy says it has begun de-energizing power lines as a way to reduce wildfire risk. This move is undergone when an active wildfire moves too close to NV Energy equipment, allowing the company to make the most effective decisions and avoid additional fire risk. The...
Crash on Double R Boulevard and Sandhill Road
REMSA and Reno Police are on scene of a crash in South Reno. The crashed happened around 1 p.m. on Tuesday. It occurred at the intersection of Double R Boulevard and Sandhill Road. One car involved is missing its front bumper due to the crash. This is a developing story,...
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...
Brown mum on position on Nevada abortion rights amendment
Policy, politics and progressive commentary U.S. Senate candidate Sam Brown says he won’t support a hypothetical national ban on abortion. But the Republican challenger to Democratic Sen. Jacky Rosen won’t say how he will vote in November on a very real abortion measure on Nevada’s ballot. Abortion rights amendment qualifies for November ballot, Nevada SOS announces If the ballot question […] The post Brown mum on position on Nevada abortion rights amendment appeared first on Nevada Current.
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.
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