Heaven-sent comedic camp: Reno Little Theater rolls out hilarious muse-ical ‘Xanadu’
I didn’t know how badly I needed to laugh until I caught the sneak preview performance of Reno Little Theater’s new Artown show, Xanadu, the stage musical comedy based on the campy box-office bomb of a film from 1980. But I definitely did, and this show was my remedy.
Dress for Success hosts second annual Recycle the Runway gala and dinner
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The mission of Dress for Success is to help unemployed and underemployed women achieve economic independence by providing no-fee programs, development tools and professional attire to thrive in work and in life. Jessica Stack, the new executive director for Dress for Success Reno – Northern...
Reno Bike Project seeks volunteers for Burning Man pop-up event
As Burning Man approaches, a local bike shop is calling for volunteers to help with its annual pop-up event. The shop, which serves burners from around the world, will be busy from August 19 to 25 as festival-goers collect their bikes before heading to the desert. "We sell around 1,600...
Area Heat Advisory remains in effect; area air quality currently unhealthy
It's another scorcher on Monday with highs in the upper 90s to low 100s across western Nevada and northeast California, and little overnight relief - especially in urban areas. The area air quality reached unhealthy levels around noon. A Moderate to Major Heat Risk remains through Tuesday, so stay hydrated...
Good Samaritan Saves Newborn Baby’s Life After Hearing Cries from a Dumpster
In a heart-stopping act of bravery, a Good Samaritan in Sun Valley, Nevada, is being hailed as a hero after saving a newborn baby who was abandoned in a dumpster. The rescue occurred on July 5, when the unidentified citizen heard the cries of an infant coming from a parking lot and immediately dialed 911, according...
Reno’s Mellow Fellow to close after a decade near Greater Nevada Field
Mellow Fellow, a beloved fixture in downtown Reno near Greater Nevada Field, is closing its doors after a decade of operation. The establishment announced on social media Sunday that it was unable to reach an agreement with the building owners to continue through another winter. "Our last day here will...
Gallery: Attendees Get Hands-On with School Bus Inspections at STN EXPO West
RENO, Nev. — The National School Bus Inspection Training Program developed by school bus maintenance and inspection expert Marshall Casey, formerly the director of maintenance for the South Carolina Department of Education, trains technicians on how to conduct regular vehicle inspections, above and beyond state or...
Magician Teaches Transportation Directors About Connection at STN EXPO West
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. — Jon Petz, a former sales executive turned professional magician and the “World’s Only Amazement Artist,” demonstrated through magic tricks and puzzle solving that “moments of amazement” can provide opportunities for real connection. “We fall in love with how difficult a...
Zonar CEO Kriete Talks Tech Solutions for School Bus Safety, Efficiency
RENO, Nev. – Zonar CEO Charles Kriete promoted technology-driven solutions to the many challenges facing school transportation such as school bus driver deficits, illegal passings, onboard student bullying and budget squeezes. “The path forward is a connected data system,” he declared during his CEO Tech Talk Sunday...
Leading with Purpose: Insights from STN EXPO West’s Transportation Supervisor Seminar
RENO, Nev. — The second day at STN EXPO West saw the return of the four-and-a-half-hour seminar “So, You Want to be a Transportation Supervisor?”, presented by transportation professionals and industry veterans Alexandra Robinson, Rosalyn Vann-Jackson, Timothy Purvis and Pamela McDonald. The seminar began Saturday...