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Washoe County's new superintendent faces teacher shortage as school nears
RENO, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — With three weeks until school starts for the Washoe County School District (WCSD), and three weeks since the district's new superintendent officially started in his role, it's a busy time for the district as well as for students and families. Before...
BLM Issues Libra Solar Project Final Analysis
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has published the final Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed Libra Solar Project in Mineral and Lyon counties, Nev. Under the proposal, Libra Solar, a subsidiary of Arevia Power, would construct, operate and maintain a 700 MW solar facility, 700 MW BESS and 24-mile-long generation tie-line under a 30-year BLM right-of-way grant.
Inside the Den: Previewing the Nevada football WR and TE rooms
"Inside the Den" is Nevada Sports Net's video podcast series focused on Wolf Pack athletics. In our 28th episode, released Thursday, Jared Vasquez and Chris Murray preview the Nevada football wide receiver and tight ends rooms. You can watch the episode below and subscribe to our YouTube channel by clicking here.
Music for Little Mozarts teaches piano to preschoolers in fun, engaging ways
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Music for Little Mozarts is a preschool piano curriculum that provides a comprehensive approach to musical learning. In Reno, it is taught by the program’s co-author, Christine H. Barden. She teaches also numerous prize-winning students in piano and composition. She stopped by Morning Break to...
Meet the man behind the decades-long UNR-Olympics connection
As the 2024 Summer Olympics officially kick off Friday in Paris, local athletes Luke Hobson, Gabby Williams and Stephanie Rovetti will compete and attempt to win a gold medal. But, these athletes aren’t the only local representatives in France. Also across the Atlantic are 16 journalism students from the University of Nevada, Reno, there to capture these historic moments.
Well-Being Wednesday: Renown advanced wound care
Renown Advanced Wound Care serves patients in both the inpatient and outpatient settings, providing comprehensive, best-in-class treatments for severe and chronic wound healing and ostomy care. Today we’re talking to Dr. Derek Freiheit, Medical Director of Renown Advanced Wound Care, about the types of wounds and conditions they treat.
Ranking the top-150 athletes in Nevada Wolf Pack history (Nos. 120-111)
Editor's note: The University of Nevada will celebrate its 150th anniversary Oct. 12. To celebrate the school's first 150 years, we are counting down the top-150 athletes in Wolf Pack history (coaches were considered for the list). The athletes' college and pro careers were given equal weight in these rankings. Once a week until Oct. 12, we will unveil 10 new athletes, counting down from 150 to one. Here are this week's 10 athletes, Nos. 120-111. Previous entries in this series are here. This feature is presented in partnership with Champion Chevrolet.
Open for Business: FYZICAL Therapy and Balance Center opens new location in Sparks
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - FYZICAL Sparks is officially open and seeing patients! FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers is the nation’s fastest-growing physical therapy franchise, boasting an extensive network of over 575 locations that span across 46 states. Committed to a holistic approach, FYZICAL provides top-notch, personalized care plans to treat patients of all ages experiencing muscle, joint and neurological conditions including balance and vestibular issues.
Wolf Pack basketball's 2003-04 Sweet 16 team reunites at Governor's Dinner
Nevada had good basketball teams before 2003-04, but that year the Wolf Pack team catapulted the program with its exhilarating run to the NCAA Sweet 16, and set the standard for the teams that followed. The 2003-04 team was the guest of honor at the 55th annual Governor's Dinner on Wednesday, on the...
Nevada football's roster comings and goings from spring camp to fall camp
The Nevada football team's roster underwent major changes from the end of spring camp in April to the beginning of fall camp in July. We've outlined the players leaving the program (35), the players entering the program (32) and the players who carried over from the spring to the fall (76). Here is a list of those changes with some thoughts below that.
Reno considers bill requiring special elections instead of appointments to fill vacancies
RENO, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — Should the city of Reno be required to hold a special election to fill a vacant seat or continue to appoint new members when people resign?. The debate — which bubbled up in 2022 after back-to-back resignations — could shift to the Nevada legislature next year.
Why 4 spine, orthopedic practices have shuttered in the last year
From surgeon retirements to lease battles, here are the reasons four orthopedic and spine clinics have decided to permanently close their doors in the last year:. 1. In June, Reno (Nev.) Orthopedic Center closed its express clinic in Sparks, Nev., after learning its lease for the space would not be renewed.
Why proposed new NCAA scholarship rules could incentivize Nevada to recruit more locally
Major changes are expected to hit college athletics scholarship limits, which could have a deep impact at Nevada. Multiple reports Wednesday outlined a new maximum roster limit in six Division I sports that would be tied to increased scholarship spots in a move expected to be part of the $2.78 billion House vs. NCAA settlement that could be finalized Friday.
Mountaintop View 7-25-24
Seven questions for the Nevada football team to answer as fall camp begins. It feels good to be talking about real sports stuff! Chris Murray of Nevada Sports Net takes a look at what Nevada needs to accomplish in fall camp. Despite notable absence, Hawaii football opens 2024 fall camp...
Oregon State Football 2024 Opponent Preview: Nevada Wolf Pack
Breaking down Oregon State's 2024 opponents, continuing with Nevada. With Fall Camp about to kickoff, it's time to get started looking ahead to Oregon State's opponents for the 2024 season. Throughout the next few weeks at BeaverBlitz, we are previewing every one of Oregon State's 2024 matchups, featuring some analysis from the experts at our 247Sports sister sites. Today, we continue the series by taking a look at the Nevada Wolf Pack, who the Beavers will face on October 12th in Reno.
Community rallies to help beloved 82-year-old McDonald's employee
Las Vegas (KSNV) — From his hamburger hat to the punny jokes he tells, Mr. Ed is one of a kind. On Thursday, the 82-year-old McDonald's employee was surprised with over $2,000 after one resident created a GoFundMe account to help the veteran. The fundraiser was created by Abraham...
Former Texas DL Kris Ross signs with Nevada
Former Texas football third-year defensive lineman Kris Ross has joined the Nevada Wolfpack, according to Nevada's official roster for the 2024 season. Ross is listed as No. 97 on Nevada's 2024 football roster. Ex-Texas football DL/EDGE Kris Ross signs with Nevada via the transfer portal. Ross joined the Wolfpack and...
Reno man adjudicated as a habitual criminal; sentenced to 5-20 years in prison
A reno man was adjudicated as a habitual criminal on Thursday for one count of robbery with a deadly weapon and one count of battery with a deadly weapon due to five prior felony convictions he had including prior assault with a deadly weapon. 38-year-old Juan Arellano-Guerrero was sentenced to...
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