The Great Reno Balloon Race 2025 happens Sept. 5- 7
Reno, Nev. – The Great Reno Balloon Race, the world’s largest, free hot air balloon event hosted at the Rancho San Rafael Regional Park September 5 – 7, 2025 in Reno, is announcing several new elements for the 2025 event, including an expansion of its science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) collaboration...
Reno 2026 Mayoral Race is Slowly But Surely Shaping Up
The latest available contributions and expenses report for Reno councilman Devon Reese now has a line and amended CE Report listing that it is for the office of City of Reno Mayor. The contributions already listed for late 2024 include $2,500 from the Heinz Ranch Land Company, $3,000 from Herbert...
TMWA announces return to normal water operations after improved river conditions
The Truckee Meadows Water Authority (TMWA) has resumed full water production as turbidity levels in the Truckee River have dropped considerably following recent thunderstorms, officials announced. With river conditions now stabilized, TMWA’s treatment plants are operating at normal capacity. Customers may return to...
Renown reports uptick in COVID-19 cases
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - There’s an increase in COVID-19 cases in Reno-Sparks area Renown Health urgent care locations, according to a Friday, Aug. 29, agency news release. “It’s important for people to know that COVID-19 isn’t over,” said Dr. Shane Sobrio of Renown Urgent Care at 975 Ryland Street in Reno. “It’s still...
Unlicensed contractor arrested in connection with theft
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Unlicensed contractor Jesse Steven Diaz, doing business as Battle Born Fence, was arrested at the Nevada State Contractors Board’s Reno office on a felony warrant for theft up to $5,000 on Thursday, Aug. 28, according to an agency news release. “Unlicensed contractors like Diaz are...
RNO to see passenger surge as Burning Man ends, Labor Day holiday begins
The Reno-Tahoe International Airport is expected to see a surge in passengers on Friday and this Sunday. Thousands of Burners will be heading home after a week in Black Rock City while other people will be leaving for the Labor Day Holiday. Airport officials are urging all travelers, not just...
Utah woman unaware of pregnancy gives birth to daughter at Burning Man Festival
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — A Utah woman gave birth in an RV restroom at the Burning Man Festival after a cryptic pregnancy. Lacey Paxman is now an aunt after her sister-in-law gave birth at the Nevada festival on Wednesday. “Very, very, very surprising,” Lacey said as she sat...
Discounted Lyft rides offered in Nevada to curb impaired driving over Labor Day weekend
Las Vegas (KSNV) — As Nevada prepares for Labor Day weekend, the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) is taking steps to ensure road safety by offering discounted Lyft rides to prevent impaired driving. Starting at 6 p.m. on Friday, August 29, the Zero Coalition will provide a $10 discount...
Governor Lombardo gives update on cyberattack response
During an updated press conference, Governor Lombardo announced that while some agencies are back online, others are still being restored.
Best of Northern Nevada 2025: Staff Picks
The chicken enchiladas at the DC Café, inside the Tamarack Casino. The prices at restaurants, you’ve surely noticed, have skyrocketed as of late. Inflation, tariffs and other debacles (like the bird flu) have caused food prices to spike, and restaurants have had to pass those price increases on to customers.
