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Biggest Little City Wing Fest returns to downtown Reno for its 10th year
Drum(ettes) will roll next week in downtown Reno as people gather for an annual two-day celebration, featuring everything from spicy and savory to sweet and unique chicken wings. The annual Biggest Little City Wing Fest will return for its 10th year on July 26-27, when vendors will line Virginia Street between Second Street and Sixth Street — serving wings, of course, and other items. Festivalgoers can also expect family-friendly activities and live entertainment. ...
Reno area hospitals impacted by massive CrowdStrike global IT outage
Hospitals in the greater Reno-Sparks area are tackling the effects of a global IT outage that has wreaked havoc on airlines, banks and 911 services. Northern Nevada Health System confirmed on Friday that it is dealing with issues from the tech outage that was triggered by a faulty software update from cybersecurity firm...
As Clock Ticks on Demolition, Yet to Be Relocated Reno Housing Authority Tenants Stress
The cozy upstairs cat-filled apartment of Judith Williams, one of 100 two-bedroom units at the Hawk View Apartments, has become a meeting place for stressed out and frustrated tenants, yet to be relocated ahead of Reno Housing Authority plans to demolish all this housing soon. The plan is to have...
New wellness center opens in Reno to boost care in healthcare desert
To provide much-needed services to an area previously considered a healthcare desert. Northern Nevada HOPES has opened The Jerry Smith Community Wellness Center off East Fourth Street in Reno. The 43-thousand-square-foot community health clinic center is expanding access to care by offering primary medical and behavioral health services including support...
Preparing for the Great Reno Balloon Race
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The Great Reno Balloon Race has unveiled some new improvements to the event. This includes a new sustainability measure to use only solar and battery-powered energy and discontinue diesel generators. There will also be added activities and fun giveaways for kids. This is the 43rd anniversary...
Reno's third-party vendor overcharges for kids summer camp
Reno, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — Some parents who send their kids to Reno summer camps were overcharged overnight. A parent reached out to News 4/Fox 11 who said their child is registered for Vacation Station, a weekly camp at a Reno recreation center. The price is $130 per week. But the parent said she woke up to find that she was charged $810. That's more than six times the regular price.
Reno's air quality heads to moderate level due to wildfire smoke from California
Wildfire smoke from California blew into the Reno-Sparks area Friday afternoon, pushing the air quality into the moderate category. Reno's air quality was at an index of 77 just before 6 p.m., which is acceptable but may put people who are sensitive to air pollution at risk, according to AirNow.gov. Wendell Hohmann, meteorologist...
Reno Toy Run donation stands on second vote after rider swastika controversy
RENO, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — A $10,000 donation to the Reno Toy Run from Washoe County commissioner Mike Clark will still be made after an effort to rescind the donation failed Tuesday. The reconsideration, pushed by Democratic commissioners Mariluz Garcia and Alexis Hill, came after News...
City of Reno hosting sixth cooking class for seniors
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The City of Reno will be hosting a sixth cooking class for senior citizens next week. The free class will be held at the Reno Elks Lodge on July 25 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and be taught by Chef Johnathan Chapin. The class will include affordable meals, taste testing, and items from stores that people can find around town.
Northern Nevada seniors concerned about democracy, environment, and cost of living
KUNR’s Lucia Starbuck (front left) meets with senior advocates (clockwise) Mac Rossi, Kyle Waxman, Marsy Kupfersmith, Larry Weiss, Donna Clontz, Jane Gruner, Andrea Pelto at the Sierra View Library in Reno, Nevada on July 8, 2024. Voters over the age of 65 make up the largest voting bloc in...
Wild West Watercross bringing jet skiing to Sparks Marina
SPARKS, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — Closed course jet skiing is coming to the Sparks Marina this weekend. Wild West Watercross is based in Northern California, and hosts jet skiing events throughout California and Nevada. The group's website describes them as "the new frontier of safe, fun and affordable watercraft racing for racers, by racers."
Mosquito treatment taking place in Reno, Carson City areas this week
RENO/CARSON CITY, Nev. (KOLO) - Mosquito abatement treatments will be taking place in the Reno/Sparks and Carson City areas this week. Treatments for the Reno/Sparks area will take place Wednesday. Residents may see a helicopter dispensing small pellets designed to target mosquito larvae to prevent them from becoming adults that transmit diseases.
Reno's Veterans Guest House at capacity, seeks community help with meals amid rising costs
RENO, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — The Veterans Guest House in Reno is still seeing record breaking numbers of veterans who need their services every day. Veterans Guest House is at max capacity roughly two to three times per week. They believe it's because of inflation and the rising costs of travel.
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