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After taking step forward in Vanessa Valentine's first season, Nevada soccer eyes more
In head coach Vanessa Valentine's first season at Nevada, the women's soccer team was picked to finish last in the 12-team Mountain West preseason poll. Nevada defied those expectations, finishing 6-10-5 overall and 4-6-1 in conference to finish sixth in the league and make its first conference tournament appearance in 10 years.
Lassen Lightning U8 Travels to Carson City for Fastpitch Tournament
The Lassen Lightning 8U team traveled to Carson City last week, playing games against Nevada Hotshots 8U, Nevada Sharks 8U, Fallon 1908 8U and the Nevada Crushers 8U in the Northern Nevada 8U Tournament. Photos and information submitted by. Coach Keith Honea. Lassen Lightning 8U got on the board in...
Railroad trespassing ordinance passed: Some say 'anti-homeless,' others plead for approval
The Reno City Council voted 4-1 Wednesday to approve a new ordinance that would make enforcement of trespassing near railroad tracks easier. Council member Jenny Brekhus voted in opposition. Under existing Reno and Nevada law, it’s already illegal to trespass on railroad tracks. However, the newly approved ordinance will remove the requirement for...
Lance and Lea return to Carson City with full band
Lance and Lea gave Carson City a taste of their music last March when they played as a duo, and now the couple returns with a full band to really rock the town at Saturday’s Levitt AMP Concert Series hosted by the Brewery Arts Center. The country rock and...
Evening forecast for August 14th and Zephyr winds update
Sunny skies, and warm and breezy conditions through the end of the work week. Fire Weather Saturday and Sunday: Increased breezes this weekend will lead to widespread areas of critical wind and low humidity on Saturday.
Reno man who bit another man’s face sentenced to minimum of 1.5 years
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - A Reno man who was convicted of biting another man in the face was sentenced to at least one and a half years in prison. Jaelen Barnes was found guilty of assault with a deadly weapon, false imprisonment, and domestic battery in May. A jury found Barnes found held his former partner hostage with a kitchen knife and then bit him in the face in July of last year.
Boyfriend of missing Kings Beach woman and person of interest in Reno homicide arrested
RENO – The boyfriend of a missing Tahoe-area woman and a person of interest in a Reno homicide was taken into custody on Wednesday afternoon, authorities say.Kings Beach resident Patricia Portella-Wright was last heard from on Aug. 3, but didn't get reported missing until Aug. 9 when she didn't show up for work.On Wednesday, the Placer County Sheriff's Office announced that they have learned that Portillo-Wright may have last been seen with her boyfriend Brent Clifford. Reno police have also named Clifford as a person of interest in a homicide in their jurisdiction, the sheriff's office says. But by Wednesday afternoon, the sheriff's office said Clifford was taken into custody in the Portola area of Plumas County. However, Portillo-Wright is still missing.Detectives said Clifford was driving Portella-Wright's vehicle, a red 2003 Chevy Blazer, that was last seen heading westbound on Highway 70 from US-395 at Hallelujah Junction on the California side, which led deputies toward Portola. No details about the person who died in that homicide have been released, but the sheriff's office says the person was found dead on Sunday, Aug. 11.People with information on Portella-Wright's disappearance are urged to call the Placer County Sheriff's Office.
Ground breaks on Arlington Bridges project
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Ground broke Tuesday on a project to replace the Arlington Bridge in downtown Reno. U.S. Sens. Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen as well as Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg all came to Reno on Tuesday to commemorate the start of the project. The project is a...
Gas leak being investigated by Reno Fire Department
More details have been uncovered by the Reno Fire Department concerning the gas leak. The leak originated when a back hoe dug into a low-pressure gas line at a new construction site on Prototype Court. NV Energy was on scene and stopped the leak quickly. Nearby businesses were evacuated as...
Parents say son suffered severe burns during Las Vegas-area high school football practice on artificial turf
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – The parents of a student at a Las Vegas area high school told 8 News Now that they are upset with the principal and coach after their son reportedly suffered severe burns on his hands. Spring Valley High School parents, who requested anonymity, sent 8 News Now three photos showing their […]
Movie Minute: Sci-fi franchise returns with ninth movie, “Alien: Romulus”
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Kyre’ Eppenger, general manager of Galaxy Theatres Legends, spoke with KOLO 8 Morning Break’s Katey Roshetko about this week’s movie lineup. The big new movie is “Alien: Romulus” which hits theaters this Friday. It’s the 7th film in the franchise, or the 9th if you count the Alien vs Predator crossover films. The standalone film takes place between the events of the original Alien (1979) and Aliens (1986).
Good Biz with Liz: What questions entrepreneurs should answer before starting a business
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Wednesday KOLO 8 Morning Break launched a new segment for local entrepreneurs called, “Good Biz with Liz.” Business branding and marketing expert, Liz Goodgold from Redfire Branding, has been a regular guest on the show. Now she’s helping business owners and aspiring business owners know where to start and where to go next.
Fallon PD Gives Students First-Class Ride to School
The Fallon Police Department wanted to make the first day of school extra special this year, so they sponsored a contest last week for all elementary school students in the community to enter their names for the chance to win a ride to school with a police officer. The idea was so successful that officers chose two students and will do the event again throughout the school year. A special thank you to Walmart for donating donuts to make the day even more special.
Why RB Savion Red is Nevada football's 10th-most important player in 2024
The Nevada football team will open its season Aug. 24 against SMU at Mackay Stadium. We are counting down the Wolf Pack's 25 most important players of the 2024 season, one each until the opener. Today's player: No. 10 RB Savion Red. Savion Red. Position: Running back. Class: Junior. Height/weight:...
Lucille Ball’s Daughter Assures Fans Of Desi Arnaz Jr.’s Safety With New Photos
Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz’s children looked adorable together as they met up in Las Vegas, and sweet photos made it to Instagram thanks to their oldest. Lucie and Desi Arnaz Jr. were born to their parents in the ‘50s and grew up in the spotlight. Both in...
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