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No, Drake Didn’t Buy the BMW Tupac Shakur Was Shot In But Drizzy’s Hip-Hop Memorabilia Collection Is Still Pretty Cool
Drake is a known collector of hip-hop memorabilia, but one famed collectible he hasn't copped is the BMW Tupac Shakur was shot in. A new photo circulating on the internet has fans thinking the Toronto rapper bought the ride. Drake Didn't Buy the BMW Tupac Shakur Was Shot In. Posting...
Superintendent performance targets on Washoe board agenda
RENO, Nev. – The Washoe County School District Board of Trustees will hear a presentation on the performance targets for its new superintendent for the 2024-25 school year. There will also be a discussion and possible action on agenda item 3.01, according to the WCSD media release announcing the July 23 meeting.
Trent Johnson relives historic 2004 Sweet 16 run ahead of Governor's Dinner celebration
Hall of Fame Nevada basketball coach Trent Johnson used to always say he was going to die in the gym. That wasn't necessarily his goal, but the 67-year-old was so tied to the game he figured that'd be his ultimate fate, and he was OK with that. But now retired after head-coaching stints at Nevada, Stanford, LSU, TCU and Cal State Northridge, Johnson has a new preferred ultimate resting place.
CCSD defends new cell phone policy amid student pushback
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – The Clark County School District is defending a policy it is rolling out in August that would require middle and high school students to place their cellphones in signal-blocking pouches. It’s part of a new effort this upcoming school year to keep students focused, according to CCSD. “We heard from a lot […]
“Miracle Eats” at Miracle Mile Shops Construction Update + More – PHOTOS
Miracle Mile Shops, adjacent to Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on the Las Vegas Strip, has announced the first six restaurants set to join the property’s previously announced food collective, Miracle Eats. Six of the ten restaurants include, Fat Sal’s, Tacotarian, Carnegie Pizza, Dave’s Hot Chicken, Lobster ME and...
Homeowners urged to create defensible space amidst growing wildfire danger
Gary Weichert has lived in the Galena Forest Community in Reno for 21 years. But it wasn’t until two years ago that wildfire preparedness became a priority for him. That was when an arson fire on his street led to a wake-up call about the need for fire safety for his home.
NDOW moves Fallon office to Reno Highway
After decades at its West B Street address, the Nevada Department of Wildlife has moved its Fallon office to 4082 Reno Highway. NDOW opened the office earlier this month and the office hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and closed on holidays. "We are thrilled...
Native American boys basketball players from South Dakota and North Dakota shine at Las Vegas tourney
LAS VEGAS — A group of Native American boys basketball players from the Dakotas recently made a strong impression at a national tournament. The J Sizzles Adidas Gold 16U team, which consists of Native American boys basketball players from South Dakota and North Dakota, won the platinum division at the Las Vegas Big Time on July 18-21.
Broadband internet access coming to Storey County residents/businesses
In lockstep with Storey County, CC Communications, and Rural Innovation Strategies, Inc., Google has provided support for high-speed fiber-to-the-home broadband internet access to every Virginia City resident and business. This initiative, led with strategic guidance from RISI, aims to transform digital access and boost economic and technological development in the...
Rest in Peace Richie Sandoval
I first read of Richie’s passing in a post by Top Rank’s Hall of Fame matchmaker Bruce Trampler, who knew Richie as well as anybody. Richie fought for Top Rank through his championship professional career and Bob Arum gave him a full-time job at Top Rank on his retirement.
Back to school: Where to get free supplies & essentials
On Aug. 5, a majority of Nye County School District students will return to the classroom, which means there are less than two weeks remaining for parents to ready their youngsters for the start of another academic year. But it’s not always easy for families to afford everything that’s needed, particularly with inflation putting an additional pinch on parents’ pockets.
$30k donated by Las Vegas Valley going to high school in Lahaina
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Almost a year after wildfires tore through the town of Lahaina on Maui, the burn scar is still fresh. “It’s still a long process. There are still people sleeping on the beaches, in hotels,” said Chris Mahon, who was raised on Maui and lived there for 40 years.
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