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ACDC hosts Back-to-School Health Community Resource Fair in Sparks
SPARKS, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — The Asian Community Development Council (ACDC) hosted its Back-to-School Health Community Resource Fair on Sunday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Sparks. With hundreds of parents and kids, the event aimed to provide vital school supplies and health resources to...
Reno Arena world-class venue for sports and entertainment part of billion dollar investment
Reno Nev. – Grand Sierra Resort (GSR) in Reno, Nev. has unveiled the latest renderings and details of its highly anticipated new arena. The updated plans reveal a new on-property location, a satellite ice rink, a dedicated parking garage, a fan zone, and several innovative internal design elements, all seamlessly integrated with the existing GSR infrastructure.
'We're first cousins': Harris' longstanding ties to Nevada could benefit her 2024 run
During the 11 months in which her 2020 presidential campaign was active — Harris ultimately dropped out before the Nevada caucus — she visited the state 10 times and hosted 27 events with a wide variety of demographic and interest groups, making her one of the most frequent visitors on the Silver State trail.
City of Sparks hosting Food Business Resource Fair
The City of Sparks will be hosting a Food Business Resource Fair on Monday, July 29, for folks who want to start a food truck, restaurant, or food cart or are looking to expand. The fair will take place at the Neil Road Recreation Center at 3925 Neil Road in...
RSCVA Board Appoints New Leadership
RENO, Nev. – The Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority (RSCVA) Board of Directors today elected new officers: Chair, Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve; Vice Chair, Richard L. Jay from the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority Board of Directors; and Secretary/Treasurer, Stephen Ascuaga, an appointee of the Nevada Resort Association. “I am honored...
A six-figure income and a struggle to afford a house in a Nevada battleground county
At 31 years old, Kashmir Martin would like to move into her first home and start a family with her husband in Reno, Nevada — part of a critical swing county in a swing state that’s expected to have a central role in the upcoming presidential election. But...
10th Annual Biggest Little City Wing Fest
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. Thousands of wing lovers came out. Organizers and cooks say that they...
Artown takes its final bow for the year as Hot August Nights rolls into town
Artown passes the baton to Hot August Nights this week as Northern Nevada hits the traditional midpoint of summer. Other classic summer events roll on this week in the area, including the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival, Food Truck Friday — and of course the traditional hot, dry weather. Here's a look at what's in store for the region for the week of July 29 through Aug. 4, 2024. ...
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.
NV nonprofit receives funds to improve Reno community park
A Nevada nonprofit dedicated to improving the quality of life for elders is among the 343 organizations nationwide to receive funding for quick-action projects to make their communities more livable and vibrant. AARP awarded the Center for Healthy Aging in Reno more than $12,000 for its plan to enhance Reno's...
BLM seeks public input on massive Esmeralda 7 Solar Project between Las Vegas and Reno
The explosion in solar energy development is all around us, but it's about to hit another gear as the approval process continues for a set of projects that will produce more power than homes in Nevada currently use.
Nevadans 4 Vets to host annual Purple Heart Dinner at the Atlantis Casino
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Nevadans 4 Vets and Reno Purple Heart Chapter #719 are hosting their annual Purple Heart Honor and Recognition Dinner. Founder and CEO, Tony Martinez, stopped by Morning Break to share the event details, ask the community to consider become a sponsor of the event and explain the work they do with Nevadans 4 Vets.
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