In what Senator Dean Heller called a positive step in the long fight to ensure Yucca Mountain remains dead, the Senate Energy and Water Subcommittee advanced the Energy and Water Appropriations bill, without the $120 million requested by the Department of Energy to revive the nuclear waste dump, unlike the House of Representatives’ version of…… MORE
The Reno Arch is Glowing Red Cross Red
The iconic Reno arch is now glowing Red Cross red, as part of the Northern Nevada chapter’s centennial celebration. The chapter’s board of directors and volunteers flipped the switch, kicking off a series of events celebrating 100 years of service to northern Nevada. Caesars Foundation presented a check for $25,000 to sponsor centennial events scheduled…… MORE
Drug Dealer Sentenced to 20 Years After Selling Heroin In Front of His Son
A Reno man has been sentenced to at least eight years in prison for selling narcotics in front of his toddler. 38-year-old Orville Curtis was found guilty in May 2017 of three drug-related charges including having sold heroin from his vehicle with his 18-month-old son in the back seat. The sentence is 20 years, with…… MORE
Dog Park at Sparks Marina Closed After Car Accident
The dog park at Sparks Marina will be closed until further notice for repairs after a vehicle accident Tuesday morning. The Nevada Highway Patrol says a semi driver headed west on I-80 left the road and went through a fence, into the park. The driver was taken to a hospital, his current condition has not…… MORE
Nevada State Senator Resigns After Independent Investigation
Nevada State Senator Mark Manendo will resign from the Senate after the conclusion of an independent investigation of allegations into sexual harassment. Senate Majority Leader Aaron D. Ford ordered the investigation during the 2017 legislative session after complaints against Manendo were brought to his attention. The investigator concluded Manendo violated the Legislature’s anti-harassment policy; had…… MORE
Crews Knock Down Wildfire Near Jacks Valley Road
Crews contained a three acre brush burning near Summerhill Drive off Jacks Valley Road. The fire started just after 9 pm Tuesday night. Captain Taylor says Jacks Valley Road is back open and crews remain on scene mopping up any hot spots. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.… MORE
Renown Recognized For Support of Military Employees
Renown Health is one of only 15 recipients of the 2017 Secretary of Defense “Employer Support Freedom Award,” the highest honor the Department of Defense bestows to employers for their support of employees serving in the Guard and Reserve. Renown representatives will receive the award in a formal ceremony at the Pentagon on Aug. 25.…… MORE
Join KOLO and Us and Say Thanks to Local Firefighters
The fire crews working to protect Northern Nevada and the Sierra have been moving from one fire to the next, with no time to relax or see their loved ones. While the firefighters are being taken care of with food, beverages and other necessities, they can always use encouragement from the community. Now is your…… MORE
Reno’s Kimmie Candy Part of Made In USA Week at White House
Reno based Kimmie Candy Company is representing the state at the White House, as part of the President’s “Made in America” week. Kimmie sources it’s candy in the U.S. Kimmie Candy CEO Joe Dutra is also working to export more of his American made candy around the world, and joined the Governor on a trade…… MORE
Governor Sandoval To Senate: Stop Trying to Repeal ACA
A bipartisan group of ten Governors, including Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval have signed a ltter asking the Senate to abandon it’s proposed repeal of the Affordable Care Act. The letter followed the President’s announcement that he is now prepared to, “Let Obamacare fail,” and “I’m not gonna own it.” Besides Sandoval, Ohio’s John Kasich, Colorado’s…… MORE
