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Genoa, Nev. — Proficiency scores and chronic absenteeism are on the agenda at today’s Douglas County School Board meeting at Whittell High School in Zephyr Cove. The Whittell Boosters added a question mark to the 4-10 p.m. time in Monday’s Weekly Warrior. Whittell High School achieved a...

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – At a debate at Incline High School on Monday, Nov. 30, hosted by the Incline Village Crystal Bay Community Forum and Incline Village Crystal Bay Community Business Association, all 6 candidates for 3 slots on the Incline Village General Improvement District (IVGID) Board of Trustees were against outsourcing its recreation facilities, the general manager position and/or administration to a management firm.

Sunshine returns Tuesday and Wednesday, with summer-like warmth in the afternoons. As a trough of low pressure approaches late in the week, expect clouds, wind, and a chance of showers by Saturday. Enjoy the changes! -Jeff.

The smells, sounds, and vibrant colors of Italy will take over downtown Reno as the 42nd annual Great Italian Festival kicks off on Saturday, October 12. The festival takes place on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m., and wraps up Sunday, October 13 from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.

Carson City voters will soon get new mailed ballots after an error was printed on previous ballots. In the federal race for Congress District 2, Lynn Chapman was initially listed as part of the Democratic Party. In reality, Chapman is part of the Independent American Party, or IAP. While this...

KINGS BEACH, Calif. –Tahoe Forest Health System announced a special 75th Anniversary Celebration on Friday, November 1, 2024, at The North Tahoe Event Center in Kings Beach from 5 to 9 p.m. The evening will feature unforgettable food, wine, and community spirit, as we bring back favorite local chefs from Best of Tahoe Chefs for an extraordinary culinary experience.

It’s likely you’ve dealt with back pain – it can affect all ages, from infants to senior populations. Back pain can slowly progress over time or happen in an instant. It can range from a minor nuisance to completely debilitating and is becoming more common with our modern lifestyles.

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - According to its website, “Madein is a locally-owned, operated, and supported staple created for the neighborhood from the neighborhood. We are a community-focused cafe, eatery, and full-bar experience that propels the neighborhood throughout the day - whether it be morning, afternoon, or evening. We are hustlin’ humans of the area, entrepreneurs & professionals, friends, co-workers, families, and everyone in between on the block.”

Genoa, Nev. — Fresh off winning the “coveted skeleton on a toilet” award for crappiest coffin at the races on Saturday, members of E. Clampus Vitus unveiled a historical monument commemorating the Paupers plots at Garden Cemetery. Main Street Director Jen Tune reported her organization won the...

“If they hadn’t received this medication, they would’ve gone blind,” the voice said through the phone.   Working 10-hour shifts at a Reno Amazon warehouse is about as grueling as it sounds. After a long day of work, I’d sit down around the dinner table with my family, share supper and conversation, and work...

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - American Family Care (AFC) has just opened a new urgent care clinic in Sparks, offering pediatric and adult urgent care, on-site labs and x-rays, as well as seasonal allergy treatment. Elsie Marie Jimenez, an advanced practice registered nurse, and Geoffrey Faries, marketing director, stopped by Morning...

There is no shortage of disappointment when a game brimming with superlatives also is a defeat. But the superlatives ought to be enumerated while the memory is still fresh. Following an entirely unscientific review of our previous seven seasons bearing witness to Wolf Pack football, Nevada's 35-31 defeat at San Jose State Saturday night is probably the best Mountain West football game we’ve ever seen, and certainly the most memorable.

SPARKS, Nev. (KOLO) -The Sparks Fire Department handled an incident of leaking nitrogen Sunday afternoon in its industrial area. The fire department responded to East Greg Street near Kleppe Lane shortly after noon to find a moderate leak of liquid nitrogen out of the base of a large vertical tank.

~Free Holiday Décor at Catholic Charities for Families in Need~. (October 7, 2024 – Reno, Nev.) – Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada (CCNN) will be hosting a special shopping day for families in need on Saturday, Oct. 12, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at their main campus located at 500 East Fourth Street, Reno. The event, titled “Spooky to Sparkle,” will offer a wide selection of holiday décor items for Fall, Halloween, and Christmas.

Elko is on a nine-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), while Truckee is on a eight-game streak of away wins (also dating back to last season): one of those streaks is about to end. The Elko Indians will welcome the Truckee Wolverines at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.

Jeff Choate is not worried about his Nevada Wolf Pack football team. "I don't think we're in a bad place," Choate said on Monday on nevadawolfpack.com. "We're still in a really good place." The Wolf Pack (2-4, 0-1) remained at No. 5 in this week's Nevada Appeal Mountain West football...

At least one lane in each direction will be open through the duration of the project. The Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County will be paving the new northbound lane on South Virginia Street this weekend.

By the end of the year, Renown will be able to operate on kidney transplants - Renown and the Nevada Transplant Institute have partnered to bring this care to the area. Renown Transplant Institute and the Nevada Transplant Institute have partnered to bring this care to Reno.

TRUCKEE, Calif. — The Sierra Avalanche Center will be accepting applications for avalanche education scholarships from Oct. 1 to Nov. 1, 2024, and expects to award nearly $20,000 in scholarships to approximately 30 local and regional residents for avalanche education courses this season. The nonprofit’s James “JB” Brown Memorial...