KOLO Katey Roshetko

Thank you Dr. Norris DuPree, Kia Johnson and Joe White for stopping by the show today and sharing your passion for helping the community! This is going to be a great event to help make sure everyone has a positive holiday experience this year. 🎄🧑🏼‍🎄🎅🏻☃️❄️🎁

One Love Community invites families to a Christmas Skate Party at Roller Kingdom The kid-friendly Christmas Skate Party takes place Tuesday, Dec. 19 from 6-9 p.m.

It was a pleasure having Sheryl Coley on the show to talk about both of her books, one that just came out last month! Reno’s author community is thriving and I’m here for it!

Reading Reno: Sheryl Coley shares her most recent novel, “Good as Gold” Good as Gold is “an epic adventure, full of twists and turns, to be read again and again."

Look at all these fun drinks being offered at 10 Torr Distilling and Brewing! I can’t wait to check out Miracle on Mill Street and order one of these (as a mocktail of course)! Perfect for the gram!

10 Torr Distillery transforms into Miracle on Mill Street for a festive holiday pop-up bar experience Now through Dec. 31, 10 Torr will feature a holiday oasis with over the top kitschy, festive décor and a themed cocktail menu.

Talking to Steven Meyer from the Nevada Gay Men's Chorus (NGMC)is always so much fun! If you miss the holiday show this weekend, you can watch in demand later this month! Check out today’s interview to learn how.

Nevada Gay Men’s Chorus invites community to Holly Jolly Holiday Spectacular The Holly Jolly Holiday Spectacular takes place Friday and Saturday, Dec. 8-9 at 7:30 p.m. at Procter R. Hug High School.

Check out today’s interview with dietician and nutritionist, Sara Morrison, founder and owner of Aspiring Sprouts! I especially loved her philosophy on Compassionate Nutrition. ♥️

Open for Business: Aspiring Sprouts founder helps families create generational health Sara Morrison offers nutrition and food guidance for parents so they feel less stressed and more confident with their family’s health.

Baby Elsie is quickly becoming the most spoiled little girl ever thanks to generosity and kindness of our Morning Break guests! Shout out Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada & The St. Vincent's Programs and Ariel’s $5 Bling VIP Business Page for this latest haul of goodies! I’m so grateful for these women doing great things for our community! And as a new mom with all the worries and fears that go into raising a child, I’m glad to have amazing examples of strong women and working moms to look up to.

There is less than a week left to donate to Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada & The St. Vincent's Programs Operation Stocking Stuffer! Individual toys, completed stockings and and monetary donations for this donation drive are being accepted through Monday, Dec. 11. Check out our interview with Lisa Ross to find out how you can get a stocking to give your kids, even if you missed the registration deadline.

Catholic Charities enters final push for donations for Operation Stocking Stuffer Donations will be accepted at St. Vincent’s Thrift Stores through Monday, Dec. 11.

The charitable branch of Circle of Life Community Hospice, called the Circle of Life Hospice Foundation, is just a few weeks away from making a 20+ year dream, a reality. We loved having Michelle Cagle and Tara Alto on the show to talk about how this Hospice House is going to help so many people be able to leave this life in dignity and in comfort.

Circle of Life Hospice announces major donation for Hospice House Project The plan for this project is to create a community-based social model for end-of-life care for individuals who are unable to die in their own home.

We love all the amazing talent that Artown brings to the Biggest Little City and I know Pink Martini is a huge Reno favorite! Tickets are still on sale for Thursday's show, but get yours ASAP so you don't miss out!

Pink Martini returns to Reno for one night only as part of Artown’s encore series Pink Martini is returning to Grand Theater at the Grand Sierra Resort Thursday, Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m.

From just the short clip I saw of the trailer, I know this documentary is powerful. It was a pleasure hosting Rob Schwartz on the show to talk about the life and career of one of Israeli's most prominent prime ministers, Menachem Begin. Don't forget to check out the free showing of the film tonight at the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa.

Executive producer of “Upheaval: The Journey of Menachem Begin” invites community to free screening The film will be shown at the Atlantis Paradise Ballroom Tuesday, Dec. 5 at 6:30 p.m.

We pre-recorded this episode of KOLO Cooks last week since Chef Chapin from Reno Recipes and Chef Daryl Butterfield are in Yosemite this week for a different gig. We're so grateful for their help in still bringing us a fantastic KOLO Cooks episode!

KOLO Cooks: Chefs Jonathan Chapin and Daryl Butterfield make fresh tomato, oregano orzo salad This pasta salad is great for meal-preppers or large families because the portions are large and leftovers taste great.

It was such a joy talking to Megan Edwards, Author today about her newest book, "A Coin for the Ferryman" and being honored with the Silver Pen Award this year! Her book (in a nutshell) is about what would happen if Julius Caesar of the Roman Empire time travelled to 1999 Las Vegas. I don't know about you, but that has me hooked!

Reading Reno: Megan Edwards named 2023 Silver Pen Award recipient by Nevada Writers Hall of Fame Her most recent book, "A Coin for the Ferryman," is a time-bending story of Julius Caesar’s four-day visit to the year 1999.

For the first time, Junior League of Reno is opening their sip and shop event to everyone in the community, not just members! Cocktails for a Cause is a family-friendly event happening this Thursday at the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino! Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door!

Junior League of Reno to host Cocktails for a Cause at the Grand Sierra Resort Proceeds from this event will go to Kids in the Kitchen, the Ronald McDonald House, the Boys and Girls Club of Truckee Meadows and more.

Ariel Williams (Ariel’s $5 Bling VIP Business Page) is organizing another holiday craft fair at Riverview Elementary School in Dayton this Saturday! All the details are in the link below. 🎄

Riverview Elementary School in Dayton to host 3rd annual holiday craft fair and toy drive Shopping local vendors, face painting for the kids, pictures with Santa and a toy drive will take place Saturday, Dec. 9.

Happiness = Enjoyment + Satisfaction + Meaning
Brooke Siem discusses Harvard professor, Arthur Brooks', happiness equation on today's episode of Monday Motivations! This is a good one guys! Don't miss it!

Monday Motivations: Brooke Siem breaks down the three important components of happiness Enjoyment, satisfaction and meaning are three key components in understanding and experiencing happiness.

Dashing through the Decades at the Sparks Christmas Parade!

Thank you Pet Res-Que and Your Local Pet Station for helping raise awareness for the need to take care of the pets of our homeless neighbors this holiday season, especially the need to keep them warm. Click the link for a list of Pet Karma Box locations in Reno and Sparks. You can also donate at any Pet Station.

Pet Station and Pet Res-Que non-profit team up to fill Pet Karma Boxes with warm sweaters Pet Karma Boxes are located throughout Reno and Sparks.

I've not laughed so hard during an interview in a long time! Thank you Dylan, Stephen and John from Bruka Theatre Of The Sierra, Inc's "Christmas with the Crawfords" for being such great guests on the show today! Have a great opening night tonight!

Brüka Theatre prepares for upcoming holiday show, “Christmas with the Crawfords” Performances takes place December 1-22 with show times at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m.

I LOVED getting to talk to Mikalee Byerman today about all the things she loves about her hometown of Reno! I have a long way to go before I can cross off all the things on this bucket list, but I'm glad to say I've done a lot! You can meet Mikalee and get your own copy at the book launch party Saturday afternoon at Picasso & Wine!

Reading Reno: Mikalee Byerman writes “100 Things To Do in Reno Before You Die” 2nd edition Byerman is hosting a book launch Saturday, Dec. 2 at Picasso & Wine from 2-4 p.m.

Virginia City is the place to be for all things "classic Christmas!" We love whenever Todd Tuttle comes to the studio and today he dressed for the occasion! Virginia City, NV has so many fun things happening this month, including parades, fireworks, craft fairs, holiday shopping, festive train rides, original shows and saloon crawls!

Christmas on the Comstock brings holiday activities for the whole family to Virginia City It’s a magical Christmas wonderland featuring holiday lights galore, lighted historic steam train rides, craft fairs and more.

Delicious food. Yummy cocktails and mocktails. Fundraising and "friend-raising." You get it all at this coming Wednesday's Winter Wonderland event. Thank you Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, Ijji Noodle House and the Nevada Diabetes Association for coming on the show today!

Nevada Diabetes Association to host 7th annual Winter Wonderland at Atlantis Casino Winter Wonderland 2023 takes place Wednesday, Dec. 6 from 6-9 p.m.

Mark your calendars! The Sierra High Notes' winter show, Joy of the Season, takes place at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, (1135 12th Street, Sparks). And the best part is it's free and family-friendly! Check out a preview of the show from Morning Break today. 🎄

Sierra High Notes to perform annual winter show at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Joy of the Season takes place at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Sparks.

The Sparks High School Alumni Association is hosting its annual Christmas dinner for alum, friends and family on Dec. 13! And this year, they're raising money once again to purchase caps and gowns for all 250+ high school seniors graduating in 2024. Check out today's interview with Donald Abbott, Jose Espana and Rikki Melanaphy to learn more and get your tickets.

Sparks High School Alumni Association to host annual Christmas dinner fundraiser This year’s event will be at the Cascade room in the Nugget Casino Wednesday, Dec. 13 at 5:30 p.m.

Empty Bowls Carson City is back this Friday night at the Carson City Mall! There are over 1000 handmade bowls created at Ogres-Holm Pottery and donated for the event. Plus, 20 different restaurants are volunteering to provide soup for everyone who comes! Not only is this a fun event, but it also supports FISH (Friends in Service Helping)!

Carson City to host 9th annual Empty Bowls fundraiser for food bank at Friends in Service Helping (FISH) The Empty Bowls Event will take place on Friday, Dec. 1 from 4-8 p.m. at the Carson Mall, North Entrance.

THIS SUNDAY! Pitch Black Printing Co. is hosting its first ever "Merry Brunchmas," a holiday brunch for the whole family that also supports Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Nevada! Check out today's interview with Megan and Mel (and Josephine!) to learn more. 🎅

Pitch Black Printing Co. to host Merry Brunch-mas fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Nevada ‘Merry Brunchmas’ takes place Sunday, Dec. 3 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

This Friday the Make Em' Smile Foundation is partnering with Ashlee's Toy Closet for the 9th annual Make 'Em Smile to Drive! And this year it's going to be HUGE! It takes place at the Reno Public Market at 7 p.m. You can support the local businesses inside RPM by purchasing dinner at one of the restaurants, and help make sure kids of a great Christmas this year by donating to the toy drive. Details are in today's interview with Kris Rodriguez, Ashlee Smith and DJ Mama Rizz!

9th annual Make ‘Em Smile Toy Drive returns to Reno, bigger and better than ever The 9th annual Make ‘Em Smile toy drive takes place Friday, Dec. 1 at 7 p.m. at the Reno Public Market.

Get your tickets ASAP for SIAMSA A Celtic Christmas as these amazing dancers, vocalists and musicians take to the Grand Theater stage Wednesday, Dec. 6!

SIAMSA - A Celtic Christmas returns to the Grand Sierra Resort for one night only SIAMSA - A Celtic Christmas will be performed at the Grand Sierra Resort Wednesday, Dec. 6 at 7 p.m.

Cancer is not a fun topic to talk about, but the Nevada Cancer Coalition hopes to make the conversation more engaging by using "Larry the Lungs" as a tool for education. Huge thank you to Cari and Lily for braving the cold with me today as we help spread .

Nevada Cancer Coalition stresses the importance of early screening during Lung Cancer Awareness Month ‘Larry the Lungs’ shows what people the dangers of smoke and to***co.

Nevada State Railroad Museum, Carson City has been offering holiday train rides with Santa for 35 years. For many families its an annual holiday tradition! And this year the Santa Train is running for three weekends, Saturdays and Sundays, starting December 2.

Nevada State Railroad Museum brings back Santa Trains throughout December The Santa Train runs on Saturdays and Sundays, Dec. 2-17 from 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Danielle Vincent from Outlaw Soaps has such a passion for what she does and has been doing for the last 10 years. From making a selling soaps out of her living room to selling them all round the country, Outlaw has grown to really focus on colognes that make you feel good and bring back positive memories.

Open for Business: Outlaw CEO shares how their colognes are inspired by Nevada’s outdoors Outlaw products are available at the Reno Whole Foods, Home Means Nevada Co. off of N. Sierra St. and The Flag Store in Sparks.

Bring non-perishable food items to the family home at 3625 Aspen Hollow in Reno between 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2. Use the gate code: #0501. You will also get a chance to meet new people and socialize over coffee, tea, and breakfast.

10th Annual Krishnan Food Drive Bring non-perishable food items to 3625 Aspen Hollow in Reno from 8:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2.

Get your tickets for CATS presented by Wild Horse Children's Theater this weekend and next weekend! The singing, dancing musical of Andrew Lloyd Weber is a daunting show for even the most trained actors and these kids are crushing it! Shout out to Laura Bennett and Julia Nolan for performing on the show today too!

Wild Horse Children’s Theater in Carson City presents “Cats,” Andrew Lloyd Weber’s classic musical “Cats” has been adapted for the children’s stage and will be performed Friday-Sunday, Dec. 1-3 and 8-10 in Carson City.

Pristine Cleaning Solutions is a business with an important mission! We loved hearing from the owner, Brittany Gamboa, about how and why she founded this company to help women and give back to the community.

Open for Business: Pristine Cleaning Solutions helps women, single moms provide for their families Owner, Brittany Gamboa also started the initiative, Change Starts Here, donating spare change to local non-profits.

Breakfast is served! And this breakfast is one I could also eat for lunch and dinner! Thank you Chef Chapin from Reno Recipes and Daryl Butterfield for this delicious meal!

KOLO Cooks: Chefs Jonathan Chapin and Daryl Butterfield whip up some cinnamon whiskey french toast Tis the season of cozy comfort foods for all meals, including breakfast.

Kallie and Tyler with the Nevada Kids Foundation, INC. are doing so much for kids throughout Northern Nevada this holiday season but they can’t bring Christmas cheer to these children without your help! Check out the link below to see the ways you can get involved from Angel Trees and general donations to a sip and shop fundraiser and online giving.

Nevada Kids Foundation launch 3rd annual Making Spirits Brighter holiday donation drive Another way Nevada Kids Foundation is raising funds is by hosting its 2nd annual Holiday Sip & Shop Sunday, Dec. 3.

Check out the latest Monday Motivations segment with Gates Brain Health!

Monday Motivations: Dr. Randall Gates explains peripheral neuropathy symptoms and treatment Peripheral neuropathy can cause weakness, numbness and pain in the hands and feet.

It was a pleasure getting to learn more about the The Porch Movement on the show idea. Loneliness hasn’t gone away now that the pandemic is over. In fact, it’s affecting Gen Z’ers the most right now. Check out today’s interview to learn more.

The Porch Movement hopes to heal the ‘loneliness epidemic’ in Carson City, Carson Valley They are hosting their first fundraiser, Sunday, Dec. 3 from 1-4 p.m. at Home Grown Bowl in Carson City.

I had such a relaxing afternoon at The Refuge Spa at the Renaissance Reno Downtown Hotel! 10/10 would recommend starting your work week off with a little self care. Here’s some pictures I took of the amenities I loved the most including the complimentary tea, the quiet room and the bar! You can also see in my makeup-free, post facial pic just how ooey-dooey my skin is! What a glow up!

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us on KOLO 8 News Now! Today's Morning Break show is the only newscast we'll be airing today to give our employees time with their families. I'm in Sacramento with the in-laws today and I've eat two meals already and it's not even 10:30am yet! Tis the season!

Here’s what you missed on Morning Break’s Thanksgiving Day special From Thanksgiving leftovers to how to make the perfect pumpkin pie, we've got lots of fun guests for you this Thursday.