Two South Lake Tahoe sisters reported missing after an eclipse festival in central Oregon have called their parents, and are headed back to California. The Crook County Sheriff’s Department says that 18-year-old Melissa Lea and her 7-year-old sister stayed longer than planned at the Symbiosis Festival in the Ochoco National Forest near Prineville, and when…… MORE
One Person Has Died From The West Nile Virus in Washoe County
Over 60 mosquito tests have returned positive for West Nile Virus in Washoe County, and one person has died from the virus, according to the Washoe County Health District. The virus also infected five others, several birds and one horse in the district. Health officials will increase insecticide fogging throughout the county in the areas…… MORE
Tourist Struck by Lightning in The Sierra Nevada
An Austrian tourist who was hiking with his girlfriend and a friend in a remote wilderness area of the Sierra Nevada was rescued after surviving a lighting strike. Mathias Steinhuber, had major burns throughout his body and was struggling to walk when a helicopter crew rescued him Tuesday from the remote wilderness area near Donner…… MORE
Residential Solar is Becoming Affordable Again in Nevada
New laws have made residential solar affordable again, and the industry is booming in northern Nevada. Reno-based Sunworks has seen a big boost in business and the company would like to hire more than two dozen people by the end of the year. And if you’re thinking about installing solar, Sunworks’ Casey Coffman tells KOLO-8…… MORE
Reno City Council Considering Anti-Vagrancy Ordinances
Reno City Council is being asked to consider a host of new anti-vagrancy ordinances designed to discourage less-than-desirable behaviors. They include spitting on public property, sitting or lying down on the ReTrac Plaza, and sleeping on public or private property without permission. Violating any of these would be a misdemeanor, punishable with a fine and possibly…… MORE
Reno Police Thanking Trump Demonstrators For Protesting Peacefully
Reno Police want to thank the protesters who came out for the President’s visit for staying calm, and not causing a disturbance in the biggest little city. RPD’s Tim Broadway says as part of their outreach, they get together with protest groups beforehand, so there’s ground rules and a relationship between both parties, and can…… MORE
Heavenly Valley Ski Pass Thieves Sentenced
Three men who stole ski passes from Heavenly Valley Ski Resort were all sentenced Monday. 25 year old Angelo R. Bosen from South Lake Tahoe, 22 year old Tim Jacobsen from Minden, and 21 year old mark Graham from Gardnerville were arrested after getting caught selling the passes on Craigslist last year, and all three…… MORE
Senator Heller Praises The President’s Signing of Veterans Bill
Senator Dean Heller applauded President Trump for signing the veterans bill at the American Legion Convention in Reno. Heller said the act “is a win for Nevada’s warriors, and all men and women across the country who use the VA system. This new law brings a much-needed overhaul to the appeals process, allowing Nevada’s veterans…… MORE
The Latest on the Lightning Sparked Fires Burning Around The Region
Carson City fire crews have contained the brush fire that was burning in the hills behind Casino Fandango in West Carson City. The Carson City Fire Department says the Voltaire Canyon Fire grew to about 135 acres. Precautionary evacuation notifications went out for the Koontz Lane and Curry Street areas, but those have all been…… MORE
2017 National Championship Air Races and Air Show!
The National Championship Air Races is the last event of its kind, carrying on the tradition of the Cleveland Air Races of the 1920s, 30s and 40s. In 1964, Bill Stead organized an air race near Reno, Nevada, and the Reno National Championship Air Races were born. The event that Bill Stead started in…… MORE
