Heart-shaped food deals for Valentine’s Day 2026
Valentine’s Day 2026 is today, and some people may still be looking for a gift for their special someone without spending hundreds of dollars. Luckily, there are food chains all around Reno that are offering Valentine’s Day deals and heart-shaped red and pink menu items in honor of the holiday. Options include...
Sierra storm could bring 8 feet of snow; Reno may see rain, snow
A powerful winter storm is expected to move into the Sierra late Sunday, bringing heavy snow, strong winds and hazardous travel conditions across California and Nevada through much of next week. Forecasters say 4 to 8 feet of snow could fall along the Sierra crest, including Donner Pass, making it the strongest...
Nvidia bets big on Nevada AI hub funded by risky junk bonds
Nevada’s AI infrastructure boom just reached a new scale as I learned that Nvidia has reportedly signed a massive lease for a 200-megawatt data center facility in Storey County, backed by a $3.8 billion junk bond sale that was upsized by $150 million in early 2025. This deal positions Nvidia at the center of...
Guatemalan Consulate in Las Vegas announces first mobile visits to Northern Nevada
General Consul Pablo Molina said several mobile visits are scheduled for 2026, most of them in Reno. The first mobile consulate is set for March 21 and 22. Molina estimates that about 23,000 Guatemalans live in Nevada, reflecting the state’s growing community. The consulate was established in Nevada in...
Bonhams|Cars tapped to sell parts of the Harrah Collection and vehicles from the Minden...
Reno – Bonhams|Cars has announced the sale of 110 significant motorcars at the National Automobile Museum in Reno, Nevada, on June 13. Over 80 lots are to be offered from The Harrah Collection with many vehicles being sole survivors or examples of limited production or one-off design concepts that never...
Tense Police Town Hall Follows Release of Bodycam Footage from Wells Ave Police Killing
Michael J. Johnson, 27, was on the Wells Avenue bridge on the afternoon of February 3rd, sitting and walking, where pedestrians aren’t allowed, as traffic was whizzing by. He had a chain in his pocket. Many people who live on the streets carry a whip, knife and/or chains to feel safer as life without stable shelter...
Actor Jamie Kennedy at the new Laugh Factory
This weekend is the grand opening of the new Laugh Factory at Horseshoe Las Vegas. Actor/ Comedian Jamie Kennedy is the headliner, and he was in-studio discussing his legendary career and what we can expect this weekend at the Laugh Factory.
Nevada’s Desert Foxes Evolve Urban Skills
At the edges of Las Vegas subdivisions and along Reno’s rail spurs, a small, sand-colored survivor is rewriting the rules of desert life. As heat waves push the limits of endurance, desert foxes are slipping into human-dominated spaces and turning city noise into a cover for living. What looks like trespass is, in...
Wells Avenue bridge briefly shut as protesters gather near Michael Johnson shooting site
Drivers in Reno may have noticed a larger police presence and heavier traffic near Kuenzli Street and Wells Avenue. A protest took place near the Wells Avenue bridge, drawing a crowd to the same area where Michael Johnson was recently shot and killed by police. Authorities say Johnson lunged at officers with a metal...
Art Notes: Be ready for wintery Western Lights; Truckee Roundhouse expands; and more!
Know before you go: The Western Lights Festival is not afraid of winter weather. The free, all-ages Western Light Festival is coming up next week, Thursday, Feb. 19, through Saturday, Feb. 21, featuring light-based artworks in downtown Reno streets and parks; dozens of musical acts, including late-night programing...

















