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FOOD & DRINK
Biggest Little City Wing Fest
Cooks from all over competed for the title of best wings. The second and final day of the 10th annual "Biggest Little City Wing Fest" took place Saturday at The Row in downtown Reno where award winning cooks came from all over to compete for the title of best wings.
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...
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.
Walmart Heart holds celebration for eight-year-old boy
The McCarran Chapter of Walmart Heart hosted an event for eight-year-old Matthew Santoyo and his family. Santoyo was born with severe congenital spinal cord compression and a tethered spinal cord. He went through multiple surgeries to correct the issues, but ended up losing his ability to move from the waist...
Noble Pie Parlor launching Pie it Forward initiative
Noble Pie Parlor will be launching its Pie is Forward initiative on Saturday, July 27 at 5 p.m. at its restaurant in Midtown. The Pie it Forward initiative allows folks to gift a slice of pizza to someone they name, or a stranger in need. Customers just need to let...
Brick Fest Live Day One
Lego enthusiasts gathered at The Reno-Sparks Convention Center for day one of Brick Fest Live. One organizer with the event said that Brick Fest Live is very interactive, which is why some attendees stay all day long. "We have the glow in the dark section with the glow in the...
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.
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