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Filmmakers, actors wanted for this year’s Reno 48-hour Film Project
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - One of the most fun and intense film competitions in the world returns to Reno in August. The 48-Hour Film Project is a chance for ametuer and professional filmmakers to create a short film from beginning to end in under 48 hours. City Producer for the...
Airway Commerce Center marks project completion on challenging airport land
The deafening roar of jet engines drowned out Reno airport CEO Daren Griffin’s voice inside the new Airway Commerce Center midday on Thursday, its irony not lost on the people who came to celebrate the project’s completion. Just moments before being interrupted by an airline jet from up high, Griffin described the difficulties...
Division of State Parks asking for public input on overcrowding plan
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. (KOLO) - The Nevada Division of State Parks is asking the public for feedback on their master plan to deal with overcrowding at Sand Harbor State Park. They say the annual visitation to the park has increased 250% over the last 10 years, from 365,000 in 2012 to 1.2 million in 2023. The new master plan will allow park managers to respond to changes in visitation numbers.
Drag Story Hour canceled at Washoe County Library System, Our Center looking for new venue
RENO, Nev. — After six years of hosting Drag Queen Story Hour, the Washoe County Library System will no longer host the event going forward. This is after the county's Workforce Violence Committee found, "a pattern of escalating tensions and safety risks for library staff," leading Washoe County Manager Eric Brown to make the call to no longer have the events at public libraries.
Community support needed to help Saints of the West continue rescuing, rehoming saint bernards
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Saints of the West Rescue, located in Sparks, are home to 20 Saint Bernard dogs. They’ve been a Saint Bernard rescue for nearly 30 years. Founder, Lori Juenke, brought Lucy with her to Morning Break to share why Lucy would make a great family dog. Lauren Brown from Pet Station also joined the conversation to talk about how they partner with local rescues to help provide funding for medical care of these dogs.
GSR reveals new renderings of $1 billion project
The Grand Sierra Resort is showing off new renderings of its $1 billion project. The expansion, announced in October, will include a 10,000-seat state-of-the-art indoor sports arena, along with a parking garage, aqua golf, an ice rink, fan zone, and more. One of the major changes people will notice is...
Monarch Casino & Resort registers record financial results for Q2
Net revenue was $128.1m, an increase of 3.6 per cent year-over-year. US.- Monarch Casino & Resort has reported record financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024. Net revenue for Q2 2024 was $128.1m, an increase of 3.6 per cent year-over-year while adjusted EBITDA was $43.9m for the second quarter of 2024, up 4.3 per cent from Q2 2023.
Entertainment in Tahoe: Gambler’s Run Music Festival; Washoe Tribe Festival; Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark Photo Contest
The Town of Truckee will be announcing the winners of the “Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark” photo contest. The winning photographs, along with other notable entries, will be unveiled at a public reception. The winners will be announced on Friday, July 26 from 5 p.m.-7 p.m....
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