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Tahoe woman rescues Mexican street dogs to bring to the states
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - A Tahoe woman is looking to expand her efforts in rescuing Mexican street dogs. Three years ago, Toree Warfield took a trip to Cancun and was beside herself to see the state of the country’s street dogs. For the 200k homeless dogs in Cancun alone, there’s only one municipal shelter with 50 cages.
Horses need help too in record temperatures
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - These days here at the Historic Silver Circle Ranch, they have their eyes on the heat index, and it is monitored several times a day. That’s when you combine the outside temperature and add it to the humidity reading. “17 minutes of exercise in a...
Melissa Gilbert, Taking Local "Pollinator Posse" to the State Level
Three years after starting the Bee Friendly Reno campaign with a small but mighty “pollinator posse,” Melissa Gilbert with the Reno Food Systems has been working on the state version Bee Friendly Nevada, with a new website, a big campaign kickoff, a press release urging people to sign a pledge and new blue and yellow signs now being sent across the state.
Lost Pets After Fourth of July
Washoe County Regional Animal Services is managing some pets who were frightened by fireworks and fled their homes. After the Fourth of July festivities, the Washoe County Regional Animal Services is dealing with the aftermath of animals frightened from the fireworks escaping their homes.
The Generator Is What Sparks Burning Man
If Reno, Nevada is the gateway to Burning Man, then the Generator maker space in nearby Sparks is the art incubator that fuels the annual weeklong large-scale desert event in Black Rock City. Focused on community, art, self-expression and self-reliance, thousands will descend on the desert for the event that takes place from Sunday, Aug 25 to Monday, Sept. 2.
LEAD with Horses to host fourth annual Horses and Harmony fundraiser
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - LEAD with Horses offers equine therapy and education to kids and adults ages 5-24. LEAD offers group and individual lessons and especially caters to youth who are facing challenges and are considered “at-risk.”. Executive director, Jeane Spada-Allgood, and board member, Sonja Cuffe, stopped by Morning...
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.
Entertainment in Tahoe: Latitude 39 Music Festival; Beach Cleanup; Summer Concert on the Green
Reno Tahoe Comedy is thrilled to present Craig Shoemaker, an acclaimed comedian and actor. With over forty years in comedy, Shoemaker was named Comedian of the Year at the American Comedy Awards and has won two NATAS Emmy Awards. His stand-up special “Daditude” premiered on SHOWTIME and was featured on Netflix. Shoemaker has entertained four U.S. presidents and created four solo specials. He is also an author, with a novel and children’s books to his name. As the creator of “Winning With Humor,” Shoemaker teaches others to find joy through laughter. He stars in Amazon Prime’s “The Wolf Pac” and “Comedy Kitchen,” and ranks in IMDB’s “Top 100 Stand-Up Comics.” Additionally, Shoemaker founded the nonprofit “Laughter Heals” and delivered a renowned TED Talk in Ojai, CA.
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.
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