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Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada to Hold 5th Annual “Raise the Roof” to End Poverty Event
(August 20, 2024 – Reno, Nev) – — On Saturday, September 14, theCatholic Charities of Northern Nevada’s (CCNN) downtown campus will come alive with excitement during the 5th Annual “Raise the Roof” to End Poverty event. KBUL on-air personality JJ Christy will kick off the day at sunrise by perching atop the Catholic Charities building, located at 500 East Fourth Street, where he will remain until $150,000 is raised for the organization. The event will feature a variety of activities, including an Italian-themed catered lunch, program tours, a Thrift Store fashion show, a raffle, and plenty of opportunities to cheer on Christy.
Volunteers needed to help with the Nevada Day Parade
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The Nevada Day celebrations take place the last weekend of October. With lots of traditional events like the balloon launch, the Governor’s Mansion Pancake Breakfast, the Nevada Day Classic and the parade, there are lots of events in need of volunteers to see to it that things run smoothly.
Nevada’s Lewis, Red, Smith Announced on Earl Campbell Award Watch List
Nevada's football program celebrated three players named to the Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award Preseason Watch List, acknowledging the top offensive athletes in Division I football. The award honors players who embody characteristics like integrity and tenacity, alongside a connection to Texas high school football. Quarterback Brendon Lewis, who recorded 1,808 total offensive yards last season, is joined by running back Savion Red, previously with Texas, and wide receiver Jaden Smith from Tarleton State, both making their Nevada debuts this weekend.
Roller derby match to benefit Washoe County teachers
On Saturday, the Sierra Regional Roller Derby's home bout is doubling as a fundraiser for Washoe County teachers. The doors open at El Sol De Nevada in Sparks at 2:30 p.m. - before the Juniors match starts at 3:00 p.m. Then, at 5:30 p.m., SRRD teams the Creatures of the...
From the RN+R: In defense of ‘Seven Magic Mountains’
Since 2016, the giant, brightly painted cairns of limestone boulders, known as “Seven Magic Mountains,” have been stacked in Jean Dry Lake, 10 miles south of the Las Vegas Strip. The Nevada Museum of Art, which has long been dealing with land art—first as a conservator, then as an incubator—commissioned the project with help from the Art Production Fund, a New York-based group that helps fund particularly ambitious projects. The budget was $3.5 million.
Prep football scores: Reed, Galena, Carson, Elko Wooster pick up wins in Friday night football
Reed avenged an ugly loss from last season thanks to a pair of juniors each scoring two touchdowns as they defeated Loomis, California’s Del Oro High, 28-14, on Friday night at Reed. Bron Rios and Jayden Purdum each scored twice for the Raiders (2-0). Purdum caught two passes for 93 yards, including a 79-yard catch-and-run from Nishaan Bajwa to give Reed a 14-7 lead in the second quarter. He later scored non a 14-yard pass from Bajwa...
Nevada medical center pioneers brain health research, treatment
A Las Vegas medical center dedicated to brain health is making improvements in treatment options, research and education for Alzheimer's disease and related conditions in the Silver State. While initially focused on Alzheimer's disease, the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health has since broadened its scope to include other forms...
Alvarez's three-touchdown night sends Wooster past Sparks 20-19
The Wooster Colts hosted Sparks in a Friday night classic, barely staving off the Railroaders 20-19 in a game where Wooster running back A.Z. Alvarez ran in three touchdowns. “A win is a win this early in the season,” Wooster head coach Bo Sellers said. “We had some opportunities to break away in the first half, and we didn’t get those things done. We hit some adversity right away in the third quarter. Our kids came through in the end and showed their true mental toughness, and that helped us preserve the win at the end.”
Sparks man convicted after meth arrest
Authorities found nine pounds of meth and a gun at his apartment when he was arrested. 33-year old Mario Fertini of Sparks was convicted of five counts on August 8 after being arrested and found with nine pounds of methamphetamine.
Community Foundation in Tahoe awards nearly $400,000 in grants to local nonprofits
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – Through the generosity of its donors, Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation has once again broken its record on competitive grants made! The Community Foundation is proud to announce that it has granted nearly $400,000 through its Community Impact Grants in 2024, benefiting nonprofit organizations in the Lake Tahoe basin.
Fire crews respond to fire along I-80 west near Vista Blvd.
A fire near the Vista off-ramp on westbound I80 in Sparks was tackled quickly by local fire departments. Fire crews respond to fire along I-80 west near Vista Blvd. NDOT has reported that there's no plan to close the highway, and there's no sign the fire is threatening the highway or the Vista off-ramp.
Hobson Fire in eastern Nevada reaches 100% containment
The Bureau of Land Management says that the Hobson Fire reached 100% containment on Friday. The fire consumed 1,080 acres and was determined to be lightning-ignited. Fire behavior is now minimal and firefighters are still on scene securing and mopping up the fire line. --- August 20, 2024. The Hobson...
Sparks police investigating suspicious death at Sparks Marina Friday
Sparks police are investigating after a man's body was found in the Sparks Marina on Friday morning. Sparks firefighters retrieved the body from the water. Police detectives are investigating the incident as a suspicious death. There are no threats to the public, police said. People should avoid the area. No further information was released. This article originally appeared on Reno Gazette Journal: Sparks police investigating suspicious death at Sparks Marina Friday
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