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Down Syndrome Network of Northern Nevada to host 19th annual Buddy Walk

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1 year ago

September 2, 2024

Down Syndrome Network of Northern Nevada to host 19th annual Buddy Walk

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) – The Down Syndrome Network of Northern Nevada (DSNNN) is gearing up for its 19th annual Buddy Walk!

Executive director, Christina Ugalde, and self-advocate, Quinton Queen, stopped by Morning Break to invite the community to come out to Swift Sportsdome Saturday, Sept. 7 at 8:30 a.m.

The Buddy Walk is the largest fundraiser of the year for DSNNN. This event funds their mission to support individuals with Down Syndrome and other developmental disabilities in the Northern Nevada community!

Here’s what you need to know:

Location: Swift Sportsdome (1465 S. Meadows Pkwy, Reno)
Time: 8:30-10:30 a.m.
Admission is free.
Activities: Raffle, live entertainment, pancake breakfast, swag items and vendor fair
Participants are encouraged to create a team and convene on the field with your team décor (pop-up tents are welcome!)

Click here to learn more about this year’s Buddy Walk.

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State police union official on Nevada Wild

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5 hours ago

January 10, 2026

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State police union official on Nevada Wild

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) – Nevada Police Union’s Vice President James Mortimore is on Nevada Wild.

“This is awesome!” the union’s Saturday, Jan. 10, Facebook post said.

All ten episodes of Nevada Wild season one are streaming on HBO Max.

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Motorcyclist dies on I-15 near Tropicana, police say

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17 hours ago

January 10, 2026

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Motorcyclist dies on I-15 near Tropicana, police say

LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — Nevada State Police said a motorcyclist is dead after a crash on I-15 near the Las Vegas Strip Friday.

Police said the crash happened just before 7 p.m. at I-15 northbound at Tropicana Avenue. The crash involves the motorcyclist, a sports utility vehicle, and a commercial motor vehicle.

The motorcyclist died at the scene, police say.

A social media post from Nevada State Police just before 8 p.m. says the closure could last for four to six hours. Drivers in the area are being diverted to exit at Tropicana Avenue.

Traffic Alert – Las Vegas, NV
1/9/2026 – 6:54 p.m.: The Nevada Highway Patrol is currently investigating a fatal crash on the I15 Northbound at Tropicana Avenue.
The I15 is closed to all northbound traffic at Tropicana Avenue.
This closure is expected for the next four to… pic.twitter.com/JFfsahlLMU
— Nevada State Police (@NVStatePolice) January 10, 2026

This is a developing story. Check back later for details.

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Man struck, killed by work truck on I-15 ramp near Las Vegas Strip, police say

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1 day ago

January 9, 2026

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Man struck, killed by work truck on I-15 ramp near Las Vegas Strip, police say

LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — Nevada State Police are responding to a deadly crash on northbound I-15 at Spring Mountain Road Friday morning.

According to the NHP crash page, the crash was reported at 8:32 a.m. on the northbound ramp leading to westbound lanes. State troopers say the crash involved a Chevrolet work truck that struck a man crossing the road.

Arriving medical crews transported the pedestrian to a hospital with life-threatening injuries, where he later died.

All lanes and off-ramps in the area have since reopened as of 12 p.m.

An investigation into the crash is ongoing.

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