The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a smash and grab burglary suspect, who allegedly smashed car windows June 4th at Harrah’s Tahoe. 22 year old Jeremy Perez, was detained by Harrah’s security. He was seen leaving the area after several vehicle windows’ had been smashed and property taken. He’s charged with four counts of…… MORE
Law Enforcement Agencies Join Together to Arrest Murder Suspect
A little before 7:00 Thursday evening, Carson City Sheriff’s Deputies assisted Nevada County, California deputies in the arrest of a murder suspect. Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong says the murder victim’s vehicle was found at the Bella Lago apartments on Airport Road in Carson City. The suspect, 27-year-old Joseph Ward, of Douglas County came out…… MORE
Alcohol May be a Factor in Rollover on I-80
A woman has been arrested after she rolled her PT Cruiser on the I-80 interchange just before midnight last night. According to the Nevada Highway Patrol, the woman was coming off the I-80 east ramp, heading northbound on U.S 395 when she lost control of her vehicle. Alcohol appears to be a factor.… MORE
Governor Sandoval Pulls Out His Veto Pen
Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval has vetoed a proposal to raise Nevada’s minimum wage 75 cents a year until minimum wage is $12 an hour or more; he also vetoed a bill banning private prisons in Nevada; a bill establishing sex education curriculum; and a bill that would outlaw surprise hospital bills. Sandoval called the attempt…… MORE
Port of Subs Office Party Contest!
Enter for your chance to win an Office Party Tray from Port of Subs! Enter to win a certificate good for an entire meal for your office from Port of Subs. The certificate is good for 6 feet worth of classics subs, 12 bags of chips and 4 large potato or macaroni salads! One winner…… MORE
Accused Serial Burglars Arrested
A pair of alleged serial burglars have been arrested. The case started with a rash of drive thru window burglaries May 25th in Reno and Sparks. At least six businesses were victimized, some more than once. At the end of May, a Sparks Patrol Officer on routine patrol, stopped a vehicle he believed was involved…… MORE
KOLO’s “Fan Club” Starts Friday June 9
With summer approaching our news partners are asking you to become part of the annual KOLO 8 Fan Club. They’ve again partnered with Washoe Senior Services to help local seniors stay cool. Seniors ages 60 and older who do not have air conditioning or are in need of fans to help cool their homes are…… MORE
HVAC Crew Accidentally Starts Fire at Local Business
The Sneakers Bar & Grill in Stead sustained smoke and water damage after a fire broke out Wednesday morning. Battalion Chief Mike Pilcher says an HVAC crew was doing some repair work with a torch on the roof, when the flame caught an air filter on fire. That filter dropped into the ductwork, quickly filling…… MORE
Controversial Subdivision One Step Closer to Approval
Neighbors turned out to protest, but the Washoe County Planning Commission voted to approve a tentative map for a new subdivision along the Mount Rose highway. The Ascente complex would add 225 homes at the end of Fawn Lane. Opponents say the subdivision would transform the area’s scenic landscape, and would present a series of…… MORE
NDOW Keeping The Goose Population Down
The Nevada Department of Wildlife conducted its annual goose roundup Wednesday at Paradise Park in Reno. NDOW says the idea is to round up Canada geese from the Reno area and move them to safer environments in eastern Nevada. NDOW says a major concern is geese being hit by jetliners. The goal is to keep…… MORE
