UNR Students Hold Counter Borgs to Break Oppression, Raise Ground
Following a photo which circulated on local social media of two UNR students holding borgs spelling out the n word, other students held borgs that together spelled out "Breaking Oppression. Raising Ground." A "borg" (an acronymym for "blackout rage gallon") is typically a DIY alcoholic cocktail popular among college...
Aging water lines in Reno, Sparks cost millions to maintain; homeowners may also face...
RENO, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — Beneath Reno and Sparks lies more than 2,150 miles of water mains — a vast underground system serving nearly half a million people. Truckee Meadows Water Authority (TMWA) spokesman Danny Rotter said the system ranks among the larger water utilities in the country, though not on the...
Fourth Street motel converting to affordable housing
The Hi-Way 40 Motel in Reno is being converted into affordable housing , with leasing expected to start in April 2026, according to city officials. City officials started working with Volunteers of America to rehabilitate the motel at 1750 E. Fourth St. into 28 units of permanent affordable housing in 2022. The new...
Kathleen Taylor Files to Run for Mayor of Reno
Back-to-Basics, No-Nonsense Leadership for the Biggest Little City. (March 2, 2026 – Reno, Nev.) — Today, Reno City Councilwoman Kathleen Taylor officially filed her candidacy to become the next Mayor of the City of Reno. Taylor emphasized her commitment to making the difficult but necessary fiscal decisions to lead...
Open for Business: Sage Leaf Reno brings Tahoe restaurant to MidTown
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Sage Leaf Reno (650 Tahoe Street, Reno) is the second location of the popular restaurant, Sage Leaf Tahoe, located in Incline Village. KOLO 8’s Jayde Ryan stopped by the MidTown Reno location and spoke with owner and chef, Shane Hammett, about the ambiance and the menu of the new restaurant. The...
Total lunar eclipse to light up Northern Nevada skies before sunrise over Reno
Northern Nevada skywatchers are in for a striking celestial display as a total lunar eclipse — often called a “Blood Moon” — becomes visible over Reno in the early morning hours. During a total lunar eclipse, Earth moves directly between the Sun and the Moon, casting...
Reno Bike Project begins month-long fundraising effort
This week, the Reno Bike Project is launching a month-long fundraising effort to support their mission of promoting sustainable transportation through education, advocacy, and affordable access to bicycles. According to the non-profit, "We provide accessible and fun educational opportunities for both youth and adults...
Reno-Sparks Convention Center hosts second conference championship this weekend
The Mountain Pacific Sports Federation (MPSF) indoor track and field conference championships are underway at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center. The second championship this weekend is expected to bring thousands of people to area hotels. "Having two conference championships with not only the athletes, the coaches...
Pastner, Rebels show what’s possible in OT win over Nevada
LAS VEGAS — Suffice to say, this isn’t what Josh Pastner had in mind when he returned to the sidelines from the television studio. Pastner’s first year as UNLV’s coach can be summed up in a single word — inconsistent. The Runnin’ Rebels will go through long periods of sleepwalking before waking up and realizing it’s...
Office Summary: Fourth Quarter 2025
Reno’s office market closed Q4 2025 showing impressive steadiness, with vacancy holding at 9.0% and staying essentially level with where it stood a year earlier. Even though net absorption dipped slightly this quarter, the market still posted positive gains for the year, reinforcing its resilience compared to many...
